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SWAT standoff in Lowell, Indiana, ends after police surround home

A SWAT standoff at a home in Lowell, Indiana, ended Thursday evening after police surrounded the property. The coroner responded, but authorities have not confirmed what happened.

Chicago launches public safety technology pilot two years after ShotSpotter ended

Man accused of impersonating DEA agent during Frankfort traffic stop, police say

Chicago small business owner says mayor's proposed tax hike could add to growing costs

Chicago weather: Unseasonably warm weekend ahead, with highs in the 70s

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store?

US and World News

Michael Gray, 'Shazam!' star, dies at 75: Report

Actor Michael Gray, best known for his role in the television series "Shazam!," has died, according to a report.

This airline received top marks in several categories in annual Forbes Travel Guide awards

Ex-Eminem employee pleads guilty to federal copyright law after selling unreleased tracks

Americans could be detained for years in popular travel destination, officials warn

Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida

Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson dies at 71

Good Day Chicago

Investigation into alleged racist comments at New Trier v Evanston football game at Ryan Field

Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton addresses an investigation into homophobic and racist comments allegedly directed at the Evanston Township High School Marching Band during a football game.

Chicago Teachers Union demand money from Springfield to fund CPS

Death Row inmate awake after failed execution, and Halle Berry's heated hearing

Hundreds of trash cans found on lower Randolph in the Loop

Mayor Johnson's 'Fair Share' budget proposal faces an uphill battle

Step up for a good cause at Skyrise Chicago

Health

Convertible high chairs sold nationwide recalled for entrapment, fall risk

Convertible high chairs sold at stores nationwide and online are being recalled because children can become trapped or fall, leading to serious injury or death.

If you used Quest Diagnostics, your data may have been compromised: Here’s what happened

Childhood cancer risk may be higher after some fertility treatments, study finds

DuPage County confirms first measles case of 2026

Ford recalls over 102,000 F-Series pickups over faulty speedometer

Common disorder linked to 70% higher death rate, but medication may offer protection

Politics

Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker

Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ

Trump slams LeBron James over National Anthem video: 'TOTAL DISGRACE'

Corporate head tax round two? Mayor Johnson's latest proposed budget draws aldermanic ire | The Chicago Report

Chicago budget battle: Mayor Johnson defends corporate head tax proposal amid alderman opposition

Vance blasts GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother during Ohio stop

Entertainment

Michael Gray, 'Shazam!' star, dies at 75: Report

Actor Michael Gray, best known for his role in the television series "Shazam!," has died, according to a report.

Tom Skerritt, actor known for 'Alien' and 'Picket Fences,' dies at 93

Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson dies at 71

Only '90s kids will remember these forgotten favorites | ChicagoLIVE Prime-Time

Erik von Detten, former Disney star, sued for alleged elder abuse, fraud

Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed: 'Congratulations, you don’t have MS'

Money

FULL INTERVIEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson sits down with FOX Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson sits down with FOX Chicago’s Brandon Pope to discuss the proposed 2027 budget.

How much more expensive is buying a home now vs. 5 years ago in Illinois?

Chicago mayor's 'Fair Share Budget' calls for increased spending, corporate tax

Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing

Elon Musk pledges to give every American child a share of SpaceX

From Beanie Babies and Tamagotchis to Skip-It and the original PlayStation, JD Rudd looks back at the toys and games that defined a generation. Take a nostalgic trip back to the '90s with these forgotten favorites.