Schaumburg Boomers provide perfect family entertainment for Memorial Day weekend
The Schaumburg Boomers are honoring our military this Memorial Day and providing plenty of family-friendly fun.
The Schaumburg Boomers are honoring our military this Memorial Day and providing plenty of family-friendly fun.
Indy 500 set to kick off Sunday with NASCAR's biggest drivers
The Indy 500 is about to kick off in just a few hours, with more than 350,000 fans headed to Indianapolis to watch the big race.
The Indy 500 is about to kick off in just a few hours, with more than 350,000 fans headed to Indianapolis to watch the big race.
'Jagged Little Pill' musical is coming to Chicago's suburbs
The musical "Jagged Little Pill," featuring music from Alanis Morissette, is playing at the Lodge Performing Arts Center in Elgin later this month.
The musical "Jagged Little Pill," featuring music from Alanis Morissette, is playing at the Lodge Performing Arts Center in Elgin later this month.
Summer fun at Ravinia District in Highland Park
The Ravinia District is known to be a historic neighborhood in suburban Highland Park with many restaurants, specialty shops, and other fun activities this summer.
The Ravinia District is known to be a historic neighborhood in suburban Highland Park with many restaurants, specialty shops, and other fun activities this summer.
Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest kicks off this weekend in Chicago
The 41st annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival is taking place all weekend in Chicago.
The 41st annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival is taking place all weekend in Chicago.
It's a Pokémon lover's paradise at the Field Museum
Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton checks out the engaging Pokémon Fossil Museum.
Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton checks out the engaging Pokémon Fossil Museum.
PAWS Chicago teams up with Cubs for a weekend pet adoption event
Amanda Ford from PAWS Chicago introduces this week’s featured pet, shares the story behind Wrigley throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley Field, and explains how families can take part in Saturday’s Cubs adoption event.
Amanda Ford from PAWS Chicago introduces this week’s featured pet, shares the story behind Wrigley throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley Field, and explains how families can take part in Saturday’s Cubs adoption event.
Chicago cyclists share safety tips before hitting the trails this summer
With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, FOX Chicago's Jake Hamilton visits BFF Bikes in Bucktown to learn how riders can safely get their bikes road-ready before heading out on the trails.
With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, FOX Chicago's Jake Hamilton visits BFF Bikes in Bucktown to learn how riders can safely get their bikes road-ready before heading out on the trails.
AAA shares Memorial Day travel tips as Chicago roads, airports brace for holiday crowds
AAA spokesperson Molly Hart breaks down expected Memorial Day travel congestion, gas price trends, alternate routes around Chicago, O’Hare delays tied to the ORD21 project, and whether roadside assistance calls are surging during holiday gridlock.
AAA spokesperson Molly Hart breaks down expected Memorial Day travel congestion, gas price trends, alternate routes around Chicago, O’Hare delays tied to the ORD21 project, and whether roadside assistance calls are surging during holiday gridlock.
Chances rise for historically strong El Niño this summer
NOAA says conditions in the Pacific Ocean are rapidly strengthening toward a possible El Niño event, with forecasters warning it could become very powerful.
NOAA says conditions in the Pacific Ocean are rapidly strengthening toward a possible El Niño event, with forecasters warning it could become very powerful.
Growing Home blossoms into a community lifeline on Chicago's South Side
In Englewood, Growing Home is transforming vacant land into opportunity — using urban farming to provide fresh food, job training, and hope for the future.
In Englewood, Growing Home is transforming vacant land into opportunity — using urban farming to provide fresh food, job training, and hope for the future.
Lincoln Square Farmers Market returns with fresh local food, summer favorites
Vendors at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market are serving up fresh produce, baked goods and handmade treats as the popular weekly market kicks off another summer season.
Vendors at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market are serving up fresh produce, baked goods and handmade treats as the popular weekly market kicks off another summer season.
Expert analysis: Chicago population rises for third straight year
Dylan Sharkey of the Illinois Policy Institute breaks down why Chicago is seeing population growth again, how it compares to other major cities, and what housing costs may have to do with the shift.
Dylan Sharkey of the Illinois Policy Institute breaks down why Chicago is seeing population growth again, how it compares to other major cities, and what housing costs may have to do with the shift.
City Cruises Chicago releases summer 2026 lineup
City Cruises Chicago has released its summer lineup and GM Grace Fuller joined us to break it down.
City Cruises Chicago has released its summer lineup and GM Grace Fuller joined us to break it down.
Sim Racing in Naperville provides fun for people with all abilities
Have you ever wanted to his the race track but don't have the experience? Sim Racing in Naperville is giving everyone the chance to sit in the driver's seat.
Have you ever wanted to his the race track but don't have the experience? Sim Racing in Naperville is giving everyone the chance to sit in the driver's seat.
Lincoln Park Mayfest to celebrate neighborhood's spirit, talent
The Lincoln Park Mayfest is happening this weekend to celebrate the neighborhood's spirit and talent
The Lincoln Park Mayfest is happening this weekend to celebrate the neighborhood's spirit and talent
PAWS Chicago hosts spring Adopt-a-Thon
PAWS Chicago is hosting its 14th annual spring Adopt-a-Thon this weekend to find a home for all of its animals.
PAWS Chicago is hosting its 14th annual spring Adopt-a-Thon this weekend to find a home for all of its animals.
The impact of staying indoors for too long
Many people tend to stay indoors a lot, but what happens if we stay inside for too long? The author of "Indoor Epidemic" joined us to talk about the issue.
Many people tend to stay indoors a lot, but what happens if we stay inside for too long? The author of "Indoor Epidemic" joined us to talk about the issue.
Good Neighbor Day America brings kindness to Chicago through sports
Good Neighbor Day America is bringing 250 million acts of kindness all across the country, including in Chicago, this weekend.
Good Neighbor Day America is bringing 250 million acts of kindness all across the country, including in Chicago, this weekend.
PAWS Chicago kicks off spring Adopt-a-thon with goal of 100 pet adoptions
PAWS Chicago’s Jill Sire Siar joins us live with adoptable pets as the shelter launches its spring Adopt-a-thon, featuring extended hours and an urgent push to find homes for 100 animals this weekend.
PAWS Chicago’s Jill Sire Siar joins us live with adoptable pets as the shelter launches its spring Adopt-a-thon, featuring extended hours and an urgent push to find homes for 100 animals this weekend.