Highland Park Fourth of July events disrupted by severe weather as healing continues
Four years after the deadly mass shooting that changed Highland Park forever, city leaders planned to spend the Fourth of July weekend honoring the past while continuing to move forward.
Four years after the deadly mass shooting that changed Highland Park forever, city leaders planned to spend the Fourth of July weekend honoring the past while continuing to move forward.
Highland Park Fourth of July events disrupted by severe weather as healing continues
Four years after the deadly mass shooting that changed Highland Park forever, city leaders planned to spend the Fourth of July weekend honoring the past while continuing to move forward.
Four years after the deadly mass shooting that changed Highland Park forever, city leaders planned to spend the Fourth of July weekend honoring the past while continuing to move forward.
Chicago 'Violence Interrupters' on preventing Fourth of July violence: 'It's crazy out here'
The Violence Interrupters are on alert for possible crime during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis reports live from their street outreach.
The Violence Interrupters are on alert for possible crime during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis reports live from their street outreach.
Man charged in downtown Chicago hit-and-run
A man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run Monday in downtown Chicago.
A man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run Monday in downtown Chicago.
Woman allegedly planned to kill husband, burn home amid financial struggles, sheriff says
A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.
A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.
Chicago overnight crime: 2 wounded, 1 dead across South Side
Two men were wounded in separate shootings and another man was found dead with head injuries in unrelated incidents overnight across Chicago.
Two men were wounded in separate shootings and another man was found dead with head injuries in unrelated incidents overnight across Chicago.
How Chicago communities are working to prevent Fourth of July weekend violence
Although last year's Fourth of July weekend saw less violence than in recent years, community leaders are still preparing for any potential crime. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis looks at the efforts helping neighborhoods stay safe over the holiday.
Although last year's Fourth of July weekend saw less violence than in recent years, community leaders are still preparing for any potential crime. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis looks at the efforts helping neighborhoods stay safe over the holiday.
Chicago man charged with attempted murder in Little Village shooting
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a shooting this week in the Little Village neighborhood.
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a shooting this week in the Little Village neighborhood.
Chicago man busted for gun, weed during downtown traffic stop: officials
A Chicago man has been charged after police recovered a loaded gun and marijuana after pulling him over downtown Wednesday.
A Chicago man has been charged after police recovered a loaded gun and marijuana after pulling him over downtown Wednesday.
Homicides in Chicago up slightly so far in 2026, data shows
Homicides in Chicago have increased slightly during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary data.
Homicides in Chicago have increased slightly during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary data.
Two charged after severed arm with Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake, police say
A severed arm with a distinctive Green Bay Packers tattoo led investigators to identify a Plainfield man whose remains were recovered from Lake Mattoon, and two people have now been charged in the case, Illinois State Police said.
A severed arm with a distinctive Green Bay Packers tattoo led investigators to identify a Plainfield man whose remains were recovered from Lake Mattoon, and two people have now been charged in the case, Illinois State Police said.
Naked man accused of assaulting 3 women in downtown DeKalb, police say
A naked man accused of physically and sexually assaulting three women in downtown DeKalb near the public library and farmers market is in custody, authorities said.
A naked man accused of physically and sexually assaulting three women in downtown DeKalb near the public library and farmers market is in custody, authorities said.
Englewood youth program relocates after two shootings outside center
A free youth program serving more than 40 children in Englewood has been forced to relocate after two shootings happened outside its center at 344 W. 75th Street.
A free youth program serving more than 40 children in Englewood has been forced to relocate after two shootings happened outside its center at 344 W. 75th Street.
Englewood youth program relocates after two shootings outside center
A free youth program serving more than 40 children in Englewood has been forced to relocate after two shootings happened outside its center at 344 W. 75th Street.
A free youth program serving more than 40 children in Englewood has been forced to relocate after two shootings happened outside its center at 344 W. 75th Street.
Operation New Dawn targets the 'worst of the worst' in Chicago-area crime
Federal authorities charged 179 people as part of Operation New Dawn, a two-month anti-violence initiative targeting Chicago crime during the spring and summer months. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum explains what this crackdown accomplished.
Federal authorities charged 179 people as part of Operation New Dawn, a two-month anti-violence initiative targeting Chicago crime during the spring and summer months. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum explains what this crackdown accomplished.
606 Trail sexual assault suspect detained after man with baseball bat intervenes
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on The 606 Trail is in custody after neighbors intervened and detained him with the help of a baseball bat, authorities said.
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on The 606 Trail is in custody after neighbors intervened and detained him with the help of a baseball bat, authorities said.
Operation New Dawn: 179 charged in massive Chicago-area crackdown
Federal prosecutors announced Thursday that 179 people have been charged in connection with violent crimes as part of a new initiative aimed at disrupting violence during the spring and summer months.
Federal prosecutors announced Thursday that 179 people have been charged in connection with violent crimes as part of a new initiative aimed at disrupting violence during the spring and summer months.
Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Nancy Guthrie: California man pleads guilty to sending 'imposter ransom demand'
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
2 suburban Chicago men charged after police discover cache of guns, drugs
Two Palatine men are facing felony charges after police say a home search turned up drugs, guns, and body armor during a narcotics investigation.
Two Palatine men are facing felony charges after police say a home search turned up drugs, guns, and body armor during a narcotics investigation.