Epstein files released by DOJ with heavy redactions
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files. The files were releasedon Friday afternoon to comply with a law passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump.
Trump orders ISIS strikes in Syria after Iowa National Guard soldiers killed
President Trump ordered ISIS strikes in Syria after Iowa National Guard soldiers were killed.
TikTok signs deal to form new U.S. unit
TikTok is staying in the U.S. with a new multi-billion dollar deal. Darren Botelho breaks down the details.
Holiday travel rush taking off
The holiday travel rush is about to start this weekend. Chicago’s airports are expecting nearly 4.8 million travelers between now and January 5th, which is about 6 percent more than last year.
Alternative budget plan makes headway in Chicago City Council
A budget plan advanced at Chicago City Hall could head for a full vote as soon as Friday.
New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks reflects on living 14 blocks away from Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet as the next archbishop of New York, naming a fellow Chicagoan to lead one of the nation’s largest Catholic archdioceses.
West Chicago plane crash
A plane crashed in West Chicago on Wednesday.
Surviving Australia terror suspect charged in wake of deadly attack
The 24-year-old suspect allegedly perpetrated the terror attack with his father, who was killed by police.
Chicago ramps up Hanukkah security after deadly attack in Australia
Chicago police are stepping up patrols around Hanukkah celebrations — including events in Skokie — as the local Jewish community balances joy and concern following a terror attack in Sydney that left a victim connected to a local rabbi’s family in a coma.
U.S. lawmakers condemn antisemitic attack in Australia | ChicagoLIVE
U.S. lawmakers expressed solidarity with the Australian Jewish community following a targeted shooting. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Bystander who disarmed Bondi Beach gunman hailed as hero
A bystander identified as Ahmed el Ahmed is being hailed as a hero after video captured him disarming a gunman during a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
U.S. negotiators pushing peace talks between Russia, Ukraine forward
U.S. negotiators say progress is being made in a new round of peace talks to end the war in Ukraine but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing back on Washington's demands that Ukraine give up some territory.
Local Jewish community reacts to Australia terror attack
Back to that deadly terror attack in Australia. The incident sending shockwaves through the Jewish community around the world, including here in Illinois. But that didn't stop them from celebrating one of the religion's biggest holidays.
At least 15 people killed in antisemitic attack in Australia
Now to the latest on a deadly attack in Australia. At least 15 people are dead after a shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. Officials there are calling it an act of antisemitic terrorism. Stephanie Bennett has more.
Bondi Beach shooting: Terror attack at Australia Hanukkah event kills at least 15
A terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, one of Australia’s most popular beaches, left at least 16 people dead and at least 29 others injured.
At least 12 dead in Australia's Bondi Beach shooting during Hanukkah event
At least 12 people are dead and 29 others were hurt after gunmen opened fire at Australia's Bondi Beach during an event to celebrate Hanukkah.
2 US Army soldiers, interpreter killed in Syria ambush attack
Two U.S. Army soldiers and a U.S. interpreter were killed Saturday in an ambush attack in Syria, the Pentagon said.
Gene Simmons urges Congress to OK radio royalties
Some rockstars want lawmakers to pass the American Music Fairness Act. The bill would close a loophole that lets AM-FM radio stations play their music without paying for it. Asher Redd is on music row in Nashville.
Understanding the property tax hike | ChicagoLIVE
Jim Thompson, Director of Property Assessment and Tax Policy in the Cook County Office of the President, joins to break it all down.
Watch: Man survives terrifying skydiving mishap
The incident occurred as the skydiver prepared to jump from over 10,000 feet in the air.