Things to do in Chicago this weekend — PBR, Millennium Park Sing-Along, holiday markets
It’s the final weekend before Christmas, which means last-minute gift runs and plenty of excuses to get out of the house. Here's your weekly guide to things to do around Chicago.
New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks reflects on living 14 blocks away from Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet as the next archbishop of New York, naming a fellow Chicagoan to lead one of the nation’s largest Catholic archdioceses.
President Trump defends economy, blames predecessor in national address
Political science professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo weighs in on President Trump’s prime-time address, examining its tone, timing and what the president hoped to accomplish as economic concerns and unemployment rise.
Chicago-area Walmart evacuated due to bomb threat; man charged
A Hoffman Estates man has been charged in connection with a bomb threat that prompted the evacuation of a Walmart store in Streamwood earlier this month, police said.
Pope Leo names Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks as new archbishop of New York
Bishop Ronald Hicks, the current bishop of Joliet, Illinois, replaces the retiring Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent conservative figure in the U.S. Catholic hierarchy.
Powerball jackpot surges to $1.5 billion ahead of Saturday's drawing
The huge cash prize is up for grabs again after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing.
Boy, 16, killed in shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot after someone fired into a building from outside early Thursday in the Marquette Park neighborhood.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Pope Leo XIV names fellow Chicagoan as new archbishop of New York
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses.
Chicago weather: Rain starts today ahead of temperature dip
Strong winds and rain arrive today as temperatures surge into the low 50s.
Josh Giddey, Coby White lead the way as the Bulls beat the Cavaliers 127-111
Josh Giddey scored 23 points as part of his sixth triple-double this season, Coby White added 25 and the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-111 on Wednesday night.
Three rescued after car crashes into frozen Glendale Heights pond: police
Three people were rescued from a frozen pond in Glendale Heights on Sunday, according to police.
Holiday surprise for junior police officer in Lynwood
As we gear up for Christmas, the Lynwood Police Department is making the holiday brighter for one little boy.
Officers save three people from frozen pond in Chicago suburb, video shows
Some Glendale Heights police officers saved multiple people from the water in a frozen pond.
Elgin residents protest ICE enforcement during City Council meeting
The coalition against the Broadview ICE facility is pushing back against immigration operations. Elgin residents joined the organization in condemning ICE during Wednesday's City Council meeting.
U.S. citizen claims federal agent pointed gun at her
A U.S. citizen claims a federal agent pointed a gun at her for simply recording immigration enforcement activity. Fox 32's Leslie Moreno spoke to the woman who says it left her shaken.
Chicago man charged with murder, attempted murder in fatal West Side shooting: police
A Chicago man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a fatal shooting last month, according to police.
Brighton Park woman says federal agent pointed gun at her while she recorded immigration enforcement
A disturbing encounter unfolded Tuesday morning in Brighton Park when a U.S. citizen says a federal agent pointed a gun at her while she was recording immigration enforcement activity, leaving her shaken and questioning her safety.
Lynwood rallies around young junior officer facing heartbreak this holiday season
With Christmas fast-approaching, the Village of Lynwood is making this holiday season brighter for one little boy.