Man accidentally loaded into San Francisco garbage truck, freed in wild rescue
San Francisco firefighters rescued a man trapped inside a garbage truck early Wednesday morning after he was accidentally loaded into the vehicle along with the contents of a dumpster.
San Francisco firefighters rescued a man trapped inside a garbage truck early Wednesday morning after he was accidentally loaded into the vehicle along with the contents of a dumpster.
FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing gets emotional after Tyler Perry steps in to help 81-year-old homeowner
After a FOX Chicago report highlighted an 81-year-old woman's struggle with severe home damage and financial hardship, Tyler Perry pledged to pay off her lien and help restore her home.
After a FOX Chicago report highlighted an 81-year-old woman's struggle with severe home damage and financial hardship, Tyler Perry pledged to pay off her lien and help restore her home.
Suspect dead, adult injured in Virginia elementary school shooting
A suspect is dead, and an adult is injured after a shooting at a Virginia elementary school on Wednesday morning.
A suspect is dead, and an adult is injured after a shooting at a Virginia elementary school on Wednesday morning.
Frankfort boy, 2, killed in domestic-related homicide, police say
A 2-year-old Frankfort boy was killed Tuesday in a domestic-related homicide, police said.
A 2-year-old Frankfort boy was killed Tuesday in a domestic-related homicide, police said.
Chicago hotel workers could strike after contracts expire
More than 7,000 Chicago hotel workers are working without a contract after negotiations stalled, and their union says a strike could begin at any time, potentially affecting hotels, guests and the city's tourism industry.
More than 7,000 Chicago hotel workers are working without a contract after negotiations stalled, and their union says a strike could begin at any time, potentially affecting hotels, guests and the city's tourism industry.
Students on school bus serenade Arizona toddler for his 2nd birthday
An Arizona toddler is going viral for showing the power of neighborhood kindness.
An Arizona toddler is going viral for showing the power of neighborhood kindness.
Asian tiger mosquitoes are invading Chicagoland — here’s how to protect yourself
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
Illinois women sentenced to 8 years for DUI crash that killed 2
A Batavia woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for an alcohol-fueled 2023 crash that killed two people in Blackberry Township.
A Batavia woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for an alcohol-fueled 2023 crash that killed two people in Blackberry Township.
Flock cameras: Public safety tool or privacy concern? Pt. 2
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
Flock cameras: Public safety tool or privacy concern?
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
US faces growing global tensions as conflicts, military leadership shift
Political science professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments involving Iran, China, and recent changes in U.S. military leadership, explaining what they could mean for America's role on the world stage.
Political science professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments involving Iran, China, and recent changes in U.S. military leadership, explaining what they could mean for America's role on the world stage.
Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
2-year-old killed in domestic-related Frankfort homicide
A 2-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive inside a Frankfort home, where police say the child’s mother was also found injured in an apparent suicide attempt.
A 2-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive inside a Frankfort home, where police say the child’s mother was also found injured in an apparent suicide attempt.
Chicago police warn of string of overnight business burglaries across 7 neighborhoods
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago early Tuesday morning is under investigation. Here's what happened.
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago early Tuesday morning is under investigation. Here's what happened.
Chicago police investigating string of overnight business burglaries across multiple neighborhoods
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago is under investigation.
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago is under investigation.
2 Chicago police officers injured in South Side crash
An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.
An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.
Widow sues after husband allegedly recorded while naked at Chicago-area memory care facility
A former suburban Chicago memory care worker pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging she secretly recorded naked residents. One family is now suing.
A former suburban Chicago memory care worker pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging she secretly recorded naked residents. One family is now suing.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Trump warns of federal intervention in Chicago, flock camera debate | The Chicago Report
President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson eligible for death penalty, judge rules - Pleads not guilty
Tyler Robinson will face a potential death sentence if convicted of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Tyler Robinson will face a potential death sentence if convicted of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.