Illinois cell phone ban bill advances as debate grows over classroom impact
A bill restricting cell phone use in Illinois schools is heading to the Senate, with educators and experts weighing its potential effects on student learning and enforcement.
A bill restricting cell phone use in Illinois schools is heading to the Senate, with educators and experts weighing its potential effects on student learning and enforcement.
Olivia Rodrigo sets Chicago tour dates
Olivia Rodrigo will launch a 65-date global tour this year, including two Chicago stops, in support of her upcoming third album.
Olivia Rodrigo will launch a 65-date global tour this year, including two Chicago stops, in support of her upcoming third album.
Man dies in early morning house fire on Chicago's Northwest Side
Chicago police say a man is dead after an early morning house fire on the city's far Northwest Side.
Chicago police say a man is dead after an early morning house fire on the city's far Northwest Side.
Mexican man pleads guilty to firing gun near Border Patrol agents in Chicago
A Mexican national pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a gun after admitting he fired shots near federal agents .
A Mexican national pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a gun after admitting he fired shots near federal agents .
Chicago girl, 16, reported missing from Near West Side
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing Wednesday from the Near West Side.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing Wednesday from the Near West Side.
Chicago weather: Cool stretch continues with frost risk into weekend
A cold, foggy start leads to afternoon showers, followed by a cool weekend with additional frost chances.
A cold, foggy start leads to afternoon showers, followed by a cool weekend with additional frost chances.
D4vd accused of killing, dismembering Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, to protect singer's music career
Prosecutors allege that singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to prevent her from revealing their relationship and ruining his music career.
Prosecutors allege that singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to prevent her from revealing their relationship and ruining his music career.
Delta flight delayed as Georgia traveler refuses to hang up phone
A Georgia woman was arrested and charged after refusing to end a phone call on a Miami to Atlanta Delta flight, causing a one-hour delay.
A Georgia woman was arrested and charged after refusing to end a phone call on a Miami to Atlanta Delta flight, causing a one-hour delay.
Anne Frank Exhibit opens Friday at Griffin MSI
A powerful new exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry shines a light on the past while offering lessons for the future. "Anne Frank: The Exhibition" opens this Friday. Our Kasey Chronis takes you inside -- for an exclusive first-look.
A powerful new exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry shines a light on the past while offering lessons for the future. "Anne Frank: The Exhibition" opens this Friday. Our Kasey Chronis takes you inside -- for an exclusive first-look.
Twitch streamer hit by car during livestream
A Twitch streamer says he's blessed to be alive after his cross country fundraising walk came to a sudden stop. Halfway through the thousand mile journey-- he was hit by a car. It was all captured live on camera. Tia Ewing has his story.
A Twitch streamer says he's blessed to be alive after his cross country fundraising walk came to a sudden stop. Halfway through the thousand mile journey-- he was hit by a car. It was all captured live on camera. Tia Ewing has his story.
Two charged in Oak Lawn burglary spree
A bold overnight crime spree in the south suburbs.
A bold overnight crime spree in the south suburbs.
Oak Park carjacking victim speaks out
An Oak Park woman is sharing her story after a frightening carjacking outside her apartment complex. She says three men robbed her while she was getting groceries to bake for her coworkers. Fox Chicago’s Leslie Moreno joins us live in the studio with all the details.
An Oak Park woman is sharing her story after a frightening carjacking outside her apartment complex. She says three men robbed her while she was getting groceries to bake for her coworkers. Fox Chicago’s Leslie Moreno joins us live in the studio with all the details.
Mega projects bill continues to be delayed
One week since Illinois passed the mega projects bill aimed at keeping the Bears and a stadium in Arlington Heights. But changes have to happen, before the senate takes it up. Bret Buganski explains.
One week since Illinois passed the mega projects bill aimed at keeping the Bears and a stadium in Arlington Heights. But changes have to happen, before the senate takes it up. Bret Buganski explains.
FBI raids home, restaurants of well-known Indiana restaurants in illegal sports betting probe
Federal agents raided multiple locations in northwest Indiana, to bust a long running illegal gambling operation. They arrested more than 20 people --- One is the owner of some popular restaurants. Joanie Lum is live in Merrillville,
Federal agents raided multiple locations in northwest Indiana, to bust a long running illegal gambling operation. They arrested more than 20 people --- One is the owner of some popular restaurants. Joanie Lum is live in Merrillville,
Chicago man charged in 2024 crash that killed 18-year-old: police
A Chicago man has been charged after the 2024 crash that killed an 18-year-old teen, according to Chicago police.
A Chicago man has been charged after the 2024 crash that killed an 18-year-old teen, according to Chicago police.
Republican bill could change SAFE-T Act, Gas Tax proposal | The Chicago Report
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. And, what's inside the six-month gas tax proposal. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. And, what's inside the six-month gas tax proposal. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Oak Park woman carjacked while unloading groceries outside her apartment
An Oak Park woman is sharing her story after she says she was carjacked while unloading groceries outside her apartment building.
An Oak Park woman is sharing her story after she says she was carjacked while unloading groceries outside her apartment building.
IBM invests in growing Quantum tech in Illinois | The Chicago Report
IBM is expanding its footprint in Chicago with a new FutureNow delivery center on the South Side. The company says the center will bring over 700 new jobs in AI, cybersecurity and Quantum technology.
IBM is expanding its footprint in Chicago with a new FutureNow delivery center on the South Side. The company says the center will bring over 700 new jobs in AI, cybersecurity and Quantum technology.
What's in the six-month gas tax proposal? | The Chicago Report
Illinois House Republicans want to pause the state's gas tax to give drivers some short term relief. Oil prices are still soaring amid the war in Iran. Rep. Ryan Spain's bill would halt the sales tax for six months. But, there's a payoff. Ralph Matire, the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability joins us.
Illinois House Republicans want to pause the state's gas tax to give drivers some short term relief. Oil prices are still soaring amid the war in Iran. Rep. Ryan Spain's bill would halt the sales tax for six months. But, there's a payoff. Ralph Matire, the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability joins us.
Republican bill aims to change SAFE-T Act | The Chicago Report
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. Sen. John Curran introduced the bill and is here with the details.
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. Sen. John Curran introduced the bill and is here with the details.