Possible help for new Bears stadium • Search for missing girl • Taquitos recall
CHICAGO - For the first time, a top Illinois lawmaker suggested using taxpayer money to help the Chicago Bears build a new stadium in the city; a missing 4-year-old girl was the subject of an Amber Alert in Rock Island and was later found safe; and nearly 25,000 pounds of taquito products sold at Aldi stores nationwide have been recalled.
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Illinois man arrested after police find stolen vehicles, drugs and fake paperwork on his property: officials
An Illinois man was arrested earlier this month after police found stolen vehicles, drugs and fake vehicle paperwork on his property, according to Kane County officials.
State willing to help Bears with new stadium at Michael Reese site, Speaker Welch says
For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project—if the team chooses the Michael Reese Hospital site near McCormick Place instead of the lakefront Museum Campus.
Cook County woman arrested in North Carolina, extradited to Chicago on murder charges
A Cook County woman is accused of fatally shooting a man on Chicago's South Side last year.
Makayla Mitchell, 23, of Park Forest, faces one felony count of first-degree murder and one felony count of murder.
Illinois Amber Alert: Blessing Aoci found safe, 5 arrested
A missing 4-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert in Rock Island on Thursday morning has been found safe.
Rock Island police said Blessing Aoci was located and reunited with her mother, and that she would be evaluated by EMS.
Taquitos sold at Aldi recalled due to reports of metal pieces
Nearly 25,000 pounds of taquito products sold at Aldi stores nationwide have been recalled because they may contain pieces of metal, U.S. officials said.
These 5 Illinois roads rank among the nation's most-feared for winter driving: survey
While a fresh blanket of snow can transform any scene into a stunning winter wonderland, it often creates a nightmare for motorists.
Winter poses significantly greater challenges to navigating the nation's roadways than any other time of year, even for the most skilled drivers.
Man found dead at suburban pizza place, investigation underway: police
A man was found dead Friday morning at a suburban pizza restaurant, prompting an investigation.
Woodridge police responded to a medical emergency call at 10:15 a.m. at Nonnie's Pizza in the 1500 block of 75th Street in Woodridge.
Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery
A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she was informed of a phone call from the patient’s insurance provider.
Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in reconstruction for women who had breast cancer, is based in Austin, Texas. FOX News reported that Potter conducted roughly 520 surgeries for cancer patients.
Chicago Animal Control rescues coyote from Humboldt Park Aldi store
Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) responded to an unusual call on Monday at an Aldi store in Humboldt Park, where a coyote was discovered hiding in the cold food section.
The coyote appeared uninjured, but it will undergo a health assessment by Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation before any decisions are made about its release into the wild.
Macy's is closing 66 stores in 2025 - see the list
Macy's is closing more than 60 stores this year as part of a comprehensive strategy to revive its struggling business, the department store said.
In what the company refers to as its "Bold New Chapter" strategy, first announced in early 2024, Macy’s said in a statement on Thursday that the closures are designed to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."