Filmmaker on how 'The Veteran' sheds light on 'our heroes who are being left behind'
Wilfred La Salle discusses the inspiration behind "The Veteran" and how the film highlights the challenges veterans face as they transition back into civilian life.
Wilfred La Salle discusses the inspiration behind "The Veteran" and how the film highlights the challenges veterans face as they transition back into civilian life.
Mitch McConnell still hospitalized over 2 weeks after 911 call
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.
Grammy-winning singer Anthony Hamilton to headline Matteson's Independence Day celebration
Matteson is celebrating Independence Day with a performance by Grammy-winning singer Anthony Hamilton. The mayor of Matteson joins Good Day Chicago to share more about the festivities.
Matteson is celebrating Independence Day with a performance by Grammy-winning singer Anthony Hamilton. The mayor of Matteson joins Good Day Chicago to share more about the festivities.
Viral Chicago rat attack story leads to eye-saving diagnosis
A Chicago man whose story of waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face captured the attention of millions is now receiving treatment after doctors watching FOX Chicago’s report stepped in to help.
A Chicago man whose story of waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face captured the attention of millions is now receiving treatment after doctors watching FOX Chicago’s report stepped in to help.
Viral Chicago rat attack story leads to eye-saving diagnosis
A Rogers Park man's viral story about waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face led doctors to identify and treat a serious eye infection that could have caused permanent vision loss.
A Rogers Park man's viral story about waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face led doctors to identify and treat a serious eye infection that could have caused permanent vision loss.
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.
Ingestion hazard leads to recall of 1.7 million grill brushes
Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases.
Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases.
July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
Anthropologists use DNA to identify remains of Revolutionary War soldier who died in 1780
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
Times Square ball drops for July 4th, America250 celebration
The Times Square ball is set to drop eight times this July 4 weekend, marking midnight in every U.S. time zone. Here's how to watch.
The Times Square ball is set to drop eight times this July 4 weekend, marking midnight in every U.S. time zone. Here's how to watch.
Two lots of Pedigree canned dog food voluntarily recalled due to possible plastic and metal contamination
The manufacturer of Pedigree canned dog food has issued a voluntary recall of two of its products due to possible metal and plastic contamination.
The manufacturer of Pedigree canned dog food has issued a voluntary recall of two of its products due to possible metal and plastic contamination.
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.
CTA passengers escorted to safety after tree on tracks derails train
CTA Yellow Line passengers in Evanston were forced to evacuate a train late Thursday after a storm knocked a tree onto the tracks, causing the train to derail.
CTA Yellow Line passengers in Evanston were forced to evacuate a train late Thursday after a storm knocked a tree onto the tracks, causing the train to derail.
CTA passengers escorted to safety after tree lands on tracks
A tree crashed onto the Yellow Line tracks on Thursday night and dozens of CTA passengers had to be helped off the elevated train.
A tree crashed onto the Yellow Line tracks on Thursday night and dozens of CTA passengers had to be helped off the elevated train.
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.
Chicago weather: Fourth of July weekend forecast
After days of dangerous heat, Chicago is transitioning to a stormy and humid Fourth of July weekend with periodic chances for severe weather.
After days of dangerous heat, Chicago is transitioning to a stormy and humid Fourth of July weekend with periodic chances for severe weather.
Chicago tenant without air conditioning during dangerous heat wave
Juel Stanley has been without air conditioning in her 10th floor apartment on South Michigan Avenue since before the recent heat wave began.
Juel Stanley has been without air conditioning in her 10th floor apartment on South Michigan Avenue since before the recent heat wave began.
Chicago tenant without air conditioning during dangerous heat wave
The heat in Chicago is causing a lot of discomfort at a prominent high rise. Some apartments have been without air conditioning. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.
The heat in Chicago is causing a lot of discomfort at a prominent high rise. Some apartments have been without air conditioning. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.