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Homer Glen gunfire leads to 1 in custody, prompts shelter-in-place, sheriff says

Homer Glen gunfire leads to 1 in custody, shelter-in-place: sheriff

Gunfire in a subdivision in suburban Homer Glen on Sunday morning prompted a shelter-in-place alter for residents.

Man stabbed during argument on train, police say

Fox Chicago's top trending stories of 2025

Chicago Weather: Some showers, storms today before cold front arrives

1 killed, 3 hurt in River North shooting, police say

Rising costs for Chicago Police Dept. become increasing focus of city leaders

Rising CPD costs increasingly concern city leaders

US and World News

2 helicopters crash in NJ; one dead, one critically injured

One person was killed and another was critically injured after two helicopters crashed late Sunday morning in Hammonton.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, suspect in Tupac's murder, claims police search was unlawful

Woman dies on Christmas, struck by bullet from man doing target practice nearby, police say

Texas 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos vanishes outside her home on Christmas Eve

JonBenet Ramsey case could benefit from new DNA technology

JonBenet Ramsey's murder closer to being solved 29 years after Christmas slaying

Shooting at Idaho sheriff's office leaves 3 injured, suspect dead

Sports

Ben Johnson? Coen? Shanahan? Vrabel? 'FOX NFL Sunday' Crew Debates Coach of the Year

The 2025 NFL season has seen new blood enter the Super Bowl mix, but which head coach deserves Coach of the Year honors with his respective team?

Bears GameDay Live crew takes on "Say the Name on the Beat" challenge

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Bears GameDay Live crew takes on "Say the Name on the Beat" challenge

Cassie's Bear Necessities on Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's relationship | Game Day Live

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Cassie's Bear Necessities on Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's relationship | Game Day Live

NHL-worst Blackhawks snap 6-game skid with a 4-3, shootout victory over the Stars

Antetokounmpo scores 29 points in his return as Bucks snap Bulls’ 5-game winning streak

Worst-to-first: Chicago Bears clinch NFC North division title Saturday night with Packers' loss

Worst-to-first: Bears clinch NFC North title with Packers' loss

Good Day Chicago

Celebrate National Bacon Day with Chicago's Culinary Kitchen

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Celebrate National Bacon Day with Chicago's Culinary Kitchen

We found a bacon master from Chicago Culinary Kitchen to celebrate National Bacon Day.

Jeff Boyer honored as Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Year

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How long is Influenza A contagious? What to know ahead of the holidays

Health

Traditional plant extract shows anti-inflammatory potential in early research

A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

5 popular hangover myths that don't work after holiday drinking, according to experts

5 fitness trends that went viral in 2025 — experts weigh hype vs results

These carmakers had the most recalls in 2025

Doctor breaks down a new flu variant circulating this year

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Doctor breaks down a new flu variant circulating this year

Marketplace health insurance price hike looming

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Marketplace health insurance price hike looming

Politics

The government could shut down again in January: What we know

When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.

FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces

Millions face health insurance premium hikes as Covid-era subsidies expire

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Millions face health insurance premium hikes as Covid-era subsidies expire

U.S. continues pressure campaign on Venezuela's Maduro

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U.S. continues pressure campaign on Venezuela's Maduro

19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors

The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)

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The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)

Entertainment

Brigitte Bardot, '60s sex symbol and animal rights activist, dies at 91

Movie star Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The actress and one-time sex symbol later became an animal rights activist with far-right political views.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, suspect in Tupac's murder, claims police search was unlawful

JonBenet Ramsey's murder closer to being solved 29 years after Christmas slaying

The Cure's Perry Bamonte dies at 65

Shaggy, Lit to perform at Hard Rock Casino’s New Year’s Eve event

From Weber grills to Malört: Stories through the lens | FOX Chicago Photographers Showcase

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From Weber grills to Malört: Stories through the lens | FOX Chicago Photographers Showcase

Money

Jack in the Box shut down more than 70 stores with more expected by year's end

Jack in the Box has shuttered 72 locations so far as part of a cost-cutting turnaround plan.

$400k shipment of live lobsters hijacked en route to Midwest Costco locations

Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7

A look inside Geppetto's Toy Box in Oak Park

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A look inside Geppetto's Toy Box in Oak Park

Jim Beam shutting down production at Kentucky distillery for a year

Powerball jackpot spikes to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

Offbeat & Unusual

5 fitness trends that went viral in 2025 — experts weigh hype vs results

From weighted vests to jiu-jitsu, here are some of the fitness trends that went viral in 2025 -- and if the hype is worth the results.

Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover

$400K lobster shipment hijacked en route to Illinois Costco locations

Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'

‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students

An emotional tarot reading gives ChicagoNOW hosts a glimpse into 2026

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