Pete Buttigieg targeted by false police report in Traverse City, briefly separating him from children
Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home.
Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home.
Skokie teacher faces federal child pornography charge after Mexico trip: prosecutors
A Niles North high school teacher has been charged with possessing child pornography on a flight from Chicago to Mexico, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Illinois.
A Niles North high school teacher has been charged with possessing child pornography on a flight from Chicago to Mexico, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Illinois.
Chicago rapper Twista pleads guilty to failing to pay over $440K in taxes
Chicago rapper Twista pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes after federal prosecutors said he avoided paying more than $440,000 owed to the IRS over several years.
Chicago rapper Twista pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes after federal prosecutors said he avoided paying more than $440,000 owed to the IRS over several years.
Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect
A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.
A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
Chicago man arrested in alleged White House UFC attack plot investigation
A Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities accused him of obstructing an investigation into an alleged plot to carry out a violent attack at a UFC event at the White House.
A Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities accused him of obstructing an investigation into an alleged plot to carry out a violent attack at a UFC event at the White House.
Bodycam video captures the moment Will County K-9 finds missing man with dementia
A Will County Sheriff's Office bloodhound located a missing 71-year-old man with dementia within 17 minutes of beginning a search in Bolingbrook, authorities said.
A Will County Sheriff's Office bloodhound located a missing 71-year-old man with dementia within 17 minutes of beginning a search in Bolingbrook, authorities said.
Tyler Robinson: Judge holds prosecutor in civil contempt, keeps death penalty on table
A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was "ample evidence" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.
A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was "ample evidence" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.
John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
Chicago crime: Man shot, killed during argument inside Fuller Park home
A 39-year-old man died after an argument inside a South Side residence escalated into a fatal shooting Thursday night.
A 39-year-old man died after an argument inside a South Side residence escalated into a fatal shooting Thursday night.
2 men killed in shooting on Chicago's Northwest Side, police say
Two men were killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said.
Two men were killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said.
Former Gary intern sues ex-police commander, city
A federal lawsuit targeting the city of Gary and a former police commander with some serious allegations. Our Joanie Lum is digging deeper into those allegations.
A federal lawsuit targeting the city of Gary and a former police commander with some serious allegations. Our Joanie Lum is digging deeper into those allegations.
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Parking meter deal, teen trends solutions | The Chicago Report
What's the latest on the Chicago parking meter deal? And, what teens are saying could help the takeover problem in the city. We dive in on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
What's the latest on the Chicago parking meter deal? And, what teens are saying could help the takeover problem in the city. We dive in on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Teens propose solutions to takeovers at City Hall | The Chicago Report
Teens led the way at City Hall, offering testimony on what draws young people to large gatherings that we've seen cause a myriad of issues in the Chicago area. Youth Employment Subcommittee Chair Jessie Fuentes joins us.
Teens led the way at City Hall, offering testimony on what draws young people to large gatherings that we've seen cause a myriad of issues in the Chicago area. Youth Employment Subcommittee Chair Jessie Fuentes joins us.
2 men killed in shooting on Chicago's Northwest Side, police say
Two men were killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said.
Two men were killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said.
Lawsuit alleges former Gary Police Commander groomed teen intern
A former summer intern with the Gary Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a former police commander of grooming the teen and sending sexually explicit content during the internship.
A former summer intern with the Gary Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a former police commander of grooming the teen and sending sexually explicit content during the internship.
Inside CTA's transit crackdown on crime and fare evasion
FOX Chicago’s Tia Ewing takes viewers inside the Cook County Sheriff’s crackdown on crime and fare evasion across the CTA train system.
FOX Chicago’s Tia Ewing takes viewers inside the Cook County Sheriff’s crackdown on crime and fare evasion across the CTA train system.
Johnson signs order to create Chicago gun violence reduction office
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
Former Gary intern sues ex-police commander
A former Gary police commander is being sued for sexual harassment. It's a federal lawsuit, involving a minor. Joanie Lum is in Gary with the details.
A former Gary police commander is being sued for sexual harassment. It's a federal lawsuit, involving a minor. Joanie Lum is in Gary with the details.