Six Flags Great America celebrates 50 years with big plans in Gurnee
The Midwest’s favorite theme park kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration with special events and attractions.
The Midwest’s favorite theme park kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration with special events and attractions.
Chicago summer concert season heats up with major artists
Music journalist Selena Fragassi previews the biggest concerts coming to Chicago this summer, from Wrigley Field to Soldier Field, and explains why the city remains a top tour destination.
Music journalist Selena Fragassi previews the biggest concerts coming to Chicago this summer, from Wrigley Field to Soldier Field, and explains why the city remains a top tour destination.
Chicago Pulls for Hope highlights connection between fitness, mental health
Dr. Becca Ward and Rachel Adams discuss the “Chicago Pulls for Hope” fundraiser, the importance of mental health awareness, and expanding access to care in Chicago.
Dr. Becca Ward and Rachel Adams discuss the “Chicago Pulls for Hope” fundraiser, the importance of mental health awareness, and expanding access to care in Chicago.
Volunteers fight to restore Lake County lakes as pollution concerns grow
Lake County Lake Lovers members explain how their volunteer efforts and water monitoring programs are working to improve local lake health and protect waterways.
Lake County Lake Lovers members explain how their volunteer efforts and water monitoring programs are working to improve local lake health and protect waterways.
Celebrate Earth Day with a nature getaway in Cook County
FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton highlights a nearby Cook County escape where viewers can reconnect with nature on Earth Day.
FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton highlights a nearby Cook County escape where viewers can reconnect with nature on Earth Day.
How K9 Lux stays safe: Inside Lake County Sheriff’s life-saving partnership
Deputy John Forlenza introduces police K9 Lux and explains how a partnership with Vested Interest in K9s Inc provides advanced body armor and vital community-supported protection for K9 officers.
Deputy John Forlenza introduces police K9 Lux and explains how a partnership with Vested Interest in K9s Inc provides advanced body armor and vital community-supported protection for K9 officers.
Sankofa Village Wellness Center hosts open house to highlight community health services
Leaders from the Sankofa Village Wellness Center discuss their West Garfield Park facility, its services and impact, as they invite the community to explore the center during a multi-day open house event.
Leaders from the Sankofa Village Wellness Center discuss their West Garfield Park facility, its services and impact, as they invite the community to explore the center during a multi-day open house event.
Block Club Chicago has headlines from the neighborhoods
Block Club Chicago tracks stories in the places you live
Block Club Chicago tracks stories in the places you live
Oak Prairie students host wheelchair basketball fundraiser to promote disability awareness
Students in Homer Glen are gearing up for a high-energy event that raises awareness and funds through a community wheelchair basketball game.
Students in Homer Glen are gearing up for a high-energy event that raises awareness and funds through a community wheelchair basketball game.
Chicago conference focuses on real solutions to gun violence
Alees Edwards discusses the third annual “We Are Our Own Medicine” Gun Violence Prevention Conference and how communities, leaders, and organizations are working together to create practical solutions to reduce violence.
Alees Edwards discusses the third annual “We Are Our Own Medicine” Gun Violence Prevention Conference and how communities, leaders, and organizations are working together to create practical solutions to reduce violence.
Spring blooms at Richardson Farm as Tulip Festival nears in Chicago suburb
Mike Caplan gives a special look at the vibrant tulip fields at Richardson Farm in northwest suburban Spring Grove ahead of the upcoming tulip festival.
Mike Caplan gives a special look at the vibrant tulip fields at Richardson Farm in northwest suburban Spring Grove ahead of the upcoming tulip festival.
Chicago's rooftop season kicks off at IO Godfrey
One Chicago hotel is kicking off its rooftop season in the coming weeks, the Godfrey Hotel's IO Godfrey.
One Chicago hotel is kicking off its rooftop season in the coming weeks, the Godfrey Hotel's IO Godfrey.
Jarosch Bakery in Elk Grove Village celebrates Mother's Day with tasty treats
Mother's Day is just three weeks away and if you don't know what to get her, Jarosh Bakery in the suburbs has some tasty treat ideas for her.
Mother's Day is just three weeks away and if you don't know what to get her, Jarosh Bakery in the suburbs has some tasty treat ideas for her.
WrestleMania 42 kicks off this weekend!
It's finally here, wrestling fans! WrestleMania 42 kicks off on Saturday.
It's finally here, wrestling fans! WrestleMania 42 kicks off on Saturday.
Get your kicks at Sneakerhead University
Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton gets schooled on a world of customization and color at Sneakerhead University.
Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton gets schooled on a world of customization and color at Sneakerhead University.
Former United Airlines CEO reflects on heart transplant journey ahead of Chicago honor
Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz discusses his life-saving heart transplant after a 2015 heart attack, his ongoing work with the American Heart Association, and being named this year’s Heart of Gold honoree at Chicago’s Heart Ball.
Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz discusses his life-saving heart transplant after a 2015 heart attack, his ongoing work with the American Heart Association, and being named this year’s Heart of Gold honoree at Chicago’s Heart Ball.
Immersive magic experience “The Hand & The Eye” opens in Chicago this weekend
A new Chicago attraction called “The Hand & The Eye” is set to open this weekend, offering guests a live immersive world of magic, illusion, food, and interactive storytelling.
A new Chicago attraction called “The Hand & The Eye” is set to open this weekend, offering guests a live immersive world of magic, illusion, food, and interactive storytelling.
Pastor Toure Roberts explores self-discovery and “knowing” in new book
Pastor Toure Roberts discusses his new book “Knowing,” which focuses on self-awareness, spiritual intuition, and overcoming limiting beliefs, ahead of a local book signing event.
Pastor Toure Roberts discusses his new book “Knowing,” which focuses on self-awareness, spiritual intuition, and overcoming limiting beliefs, ahead of a local book signing event.
Walter will run right into your heart
PAWS Chicago says Walter is nothing but Sweetness
PAWS Chicago says Walter is nothing but Sweetness
Sneaker drive aims to boost confidence, curb bullying among Chicago youth
A new Chicago initiative is using sneaker donations to combat bullying, build confidence, and strengthen relationships between young people and police through community partnerships.
A new Chicago initiative is using sneaker donations to combat bullying, build confidence, and strengthen relationships between young people and police through community partnerships.