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Appeals Court Upholds Michael Madigan Verdict; House Speaker Will Remain in Prison on Corruption Convictions

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday said it has upheld Madigan’s convictions on charges of bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud reached after a four-plus month trial early last year.

Katie Abraham Would’ve ‘Hated’ Association to ‘Midway Blitz,’ Mother Tells Accountability Commission

The Accountability Commission has spent the last several months collecting evidence and witness testimony and is set to issue its final report by this week.

Johnson Taps Former Federal Prosecutor Brought in to Clean Up After ComEd Scandal as Chicago’s Inspector General

Mayor Brandon Johnson called David Glockner “a seasoned public servant with the experience, independence, and integrity needed to serve as the city’s watchdog and strengthen accountability across our operations.”

Man Charged With Attempted Assassination of Trump in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting

Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court Monday to face federal charges in a chaotic encounter that resulted in shots being fired, Trump being rushed off the stage and guests ducking for cover underneath their tables.

CEO of Chicago-Based United Airlines Says American Airlines Merger Would Be Good for Travelers

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American’s refusal to engage in negotiations.

Researchers Say Remote Lake Superior Island’s Wolves Are Thriving as Packs Prey on Moose

Isle Royale in far western Lake Superior between Grand Marais, Minnesota, and Thunder Bay, Canada offers scientists a rare opportunity to observe wolves and moose largely free from human influence.

Chicago Police Officer Killed in Hospital Shooting Identified, Second Officer in Critical Condition

A police officer died and another was critically injured after a man in police custody and receiving treatment at a Chicago hospital opened fire on them Saturday, according to officials.

Top Cop Agrees That 3 CPD Officers Who Stopped, Shot Dexter Reed Should Be Suspended for Violating Rights of 3rd Driver

Officials have now determined that officers assigned to tactical team in the Harrison (11th) Police District on the West Side, one of the most violent in the city, violated dozens of department rules during three traffic stops.

CTA Kicks Off Construction on Long-Awaited $5.7B Red Line Extension on Far South Side

The Red Line extension will extend the rail line by more than five miles, starting where the Red Line currently ends, at 95th Street, through 130th Street. Four new, accessible stations will be built at 103rd Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue and 130th Street.

Justice Department to Allow Execution by Firing Squad in Effort to Ramp Up Capital Punishment

The Justice Department is also reauthorizing the use of single-drug lethal injections with pentobarbital that were used to carry out 13 executions during the first Trump administration — more than under any president in modern history.

Judge Set to Rule Next Month on Request for Special Prosecutor to Investigate ICE Crimes in Chicago

Cook County Chief Judge Erica Reddick on Friday heard arguments from petitioners who claim a special prosecutor must be appointed to investigate crimes committed during “Operation Midway Blitz."

FDA Plans Ultra-Fast Review of Three Psychedelic Drugs Following Trump Directive

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last weekend directing the FDA and other federal agencies to speed research and loosen restrictions on psychedelics, a class of hallucinogenic drugs which remain illegal under federal law.

The City Nature Challenge Is Here, So Get Out There and Have a Wild Weekend

The annual City Nature Challenge has rolled around again, and everyone's invited to join the effort to boost the Chicago region's standing in this friendly global competition.

Baby Rhino Will Make Her Debut at Lincoln Park Zoo Next Week, and She Has a Name

Lincoln Park Zoo’s baby Eastern black rhino is ready to meet her adoring public.

April 23, 2026 - Full Show

How a bill in Springfield could help the Bears move to Arlington Heights. And we examine the causes, impacts and solutions of flooding in Chicago.