Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Paul Pelosi under investigation for hit-and-run in Napa County
Paul Pelosi faces a potential hit-and-run charge in Napa County after hitting a parked car in Yountville, though authorities confirm alcohol was not involved.
Paul Pelosi faces a potential hit-and-run charge in Napa County after hitting a parked car in Yountville, though authorities confirm alcohol was not involved.
Police seek man accused of exposing himself, groping victim in South Loop
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of exposing himself, performing a lewd act and groping a victim in the South Loop last month.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of exposing himself, performing a lewd act and groping a victim in the South Loop last month.
Fourth of July fireworks end in teen arrests after crowd turns hostile in Joliet
Several teenagers were arrested Friday night after a disturbance broke out during the Independence Day fireworks celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, where police say officers were assaulted, fireworks were launched toward the crowd and officers, and pepper spray was used.
Several teenagers were arrested Friday night after a disturbance broke out during the Independence Day fireworks celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, where police say officers were assaulted, fireworks were launched toward the crowd and officers, and pepper spray was used.
Chicago July 4th crime: 9 shot, 2 killed during holiday weekend, police say
Multiple people have been shot, including two police officers, over this Fourth of July holiday weekend across Chicago.
Multiple people have been shot, including two police officers, over this Fourth of July holiday weekend across Chicago.
NASCAR returns to Joliet on 4th of July weekend | ChicagoLIVE
For the first time in years, NASCAR is returning to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet.
For the first time in years, NASCAR is returning to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet.
What America 250 means for Native Americans | ChicagoLIVE
With America 250 celebrations underway around the country, we speak with Northwestern Professor Doug Kiel on the importance of the occasion for Native Americans.
With America 250 celebrations underway around the country, we speak with Northwestern Professor Doug Kiel on the importance of the occasion for Native Americans.
Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
State Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid investigation
State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois.
State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois.
Two Chicago police officers shot during South Side traffic stop; suspect critically wounded
A traffic stop on Chicago's South Side ended in a shooting Friday that left two police officers and a suspect hospitalized, authorities said.
A traffic stop on Chicago's South Side ended in a shooting Friday that left two police officers and a suspect hospitalized, authorities said.
Chicago police give update on shooting that left 2 officers, suspect hospitalized
Two Chicago police officers and a suspect are hospitalized after a shooting on Chicago's South Side on Friday.
Two Chicago police officers and a suspect are hospitalized after a shooting on Chicago's South Side on Friday.
Lake Geneva boat capsized, 3 children dead after storm hits area
Three children died on Geneva Lake after a boat overturned during severe weather that caused "massive damage" across Walworth County on Friday.
Three children died on Geneva Lake after a boat overturned during severe weather that caused "massive damage" across Walworth County on Friday.
Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns after ethics investigation, reports say
State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois.
State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois.
Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy after her son's tragic Chandler pool drowning
Emilie Kiser, an Arizona-based social media influencer, announced she is pregnant with her third child more than a year after her toddler, Trigg, died in a drowning accident.
Emilie Kiser, an Arizona-based social media influencer, announced she is pregnant with her third child more than a year after her toddler, Trigg, died in a drowning accident.
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.
Two Chicago police officers shot during South Side traffic stop; suspect critically wounded
A traffic stop on Chicago's South Side ended in a shooting Friday that left two police officers and a suspect hospitalized, authorities said.
A traffic stop on Chicago's South Side ended in a shooting Friday that left two police officers and a suspect hospitalized, authorities said.
Highland Park Fourth of July events disrupted by severe weather as healing continues
Four years after the deadly mass shooting that changed Highland Park forever, city leaders planned to spend the Fourth of July weekend honoring the past while continuing to move forward.
Four years after the deadly mass shooting that changed Highland Park forever, city leaders planned to spend the Fourth of July weekend honoring the past while continuing to move forward.
Highland Park Fourth of July events disrupted by severe weather as healing continues
Four years after the deadly mass shooting that changed Highland Park forever, city leaders planned to spend the Fourth of July weekend honoring the past while continuing to move forward.
Four years after the deadly mass shooting that changed Highland Park forever, city leaders planned to spend the Fourth of July weekend honoring the past while continuing to move forward.
Geneva Lake boat crash leaves 3 dead, 7 rescued
Three people were killed after a boat capsized on Geneva Lake during Friday's severe weather.
Three people were killed after a boat capsized on Geneva Lake during Friday's severe weather.