Chicago Weather: Dangerous Subzero Temps, Lake Effect Snow In Some AreasDangerously cold tonight with lows in the single digits and wind chills below zero. Some spots may experience wind chills as cold as -15 to -20 degrees.
Some Express Concern About Prospect Of 18-Year-Old Drivers Being Allowed To Drive Semi-Trailer Trucks Across State LinesConcerns are mounting over the idea of 18-year-olds getting behind the wheel and driving semi-trailer trucks across state lines – in what is all a part of a new federal program aimed at easing a national driver shortage.
Experts Warn Of Fraudulent Sites Made To Look Like Federal Government's Site For Free COVID-19 TestsAt-home COVID-19 tests are now available at the click of a button, as the Biden administration officially launched COVIDtests.gov on Wednesday – allowing for four free tests per household that ship in seven to 12 days. But just as the government’s site was up and running, so were the bogus ones.
Friends And Family Gather To Mourn Angel Thomas, Who Was Struck And Killed By Car In West Garfield ParkHeartbroken friends and family braved the cold Wednesday to say goodbye to a mom of three.
With 6 Children And Teens Shot And 1 Killed In Chicago Within Hours This Week, Youth Mentor Says Action Is Needed NowSix children were shot in Chicago in a matter of hours this week, and one high-schooler is dead.
2 Illinois Brothers, Cousin Charged With Taking Part In Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol InsurrectionTwo Illinois brothers and their cousin were arrested Wednesday and charged with taking part in the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6 of last year.
Body Camera Video Shows Shootout With University Of Chicago Police Officer That Left Man Critically Wounded In Hyde ParkUniversity of Chicago Police have released video footage of a shootout between an officer and a gunman who had been running down the street in Hyde Park, holding a gun. A few seconds later, a series of gunshots can be heard, although it’s unclear from the video who is firing each shot, the officer or the gunman.
Man Shot, Critically Wounded In HermosaA man was shot and critically injured Wednesday evening in the Hermosa neighborhood.
Man Shot, Wounded On Sidewalk In South ShoreA man was shot in the hand and torso Wednesday evening in South Shore.
Man Shot And Wounded On 26th Street In Little VillageA man was in serious condition Wednesday night after being shot and wounded in Little Village.
Man Shot While Inside Car In South AustinA man was shot inside a car in the South Austin neighborhood Wednesday evening.
Chicago Has 'Formally Passed The Omicron Peak' As New COVID-19 Infections Decline, Hospitalizations Level Off, Top Doc Says; Cautious Optimism With Similar Trend Reported Statewide“However, we are a long way from being out of the woods, and it’s really important over these next few weeks and months that we continue to work hard on getting folks vaccinated, getting folks tested, continuing to wear masks, because there’s a long way to come down," Dr. Allison Arwady said.
Chicago's Lakeshore Gets $1.5 Million To Repair Damage, Protect Against ErosionThe money will repair existing damage and protect against future erosion.
Toni Preckwinkle Along With Family, Friends Of Women Shot And Killed While Going To Work Call For JusticeCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joins the family of a woman lost to gun violence Friday to call for justice.