Fighting Illini Final Four Game has fans excited
For the first time since 2005, the fighting Illini mens basketball team is going to the final four. Illinois is taking on UConn tomorrow night in Indy. Bars in Chicago have been all booked up for tomorrow’s game since last week’s elite 8 win! Fox 32’s Lauren Scafidi shows you how the Weather Mark Tavern is just one place getting ready for Saturday.
For the first time since 2005, the fighting Illini mens basketball team is going to the final four. Illinois is taking on UConn tomorrow night in Indy. Bars in Chicago have been all booked up for tomorrow’s game since last week’s elite 8 win! Fox 32’s Lauren Scafidi shows you how the Weather Mark Tavern is just one place getting ready for Saturday.
Mayor calls on parents to curb teen takeovers
New tonight, the mayor is calling on parents to keep track of their teenagers as the city is tracking five teen takeovers this weekend.
New tonight, the mayor is calling on parents to keep track of their teenagers as the city is tracking five teen takeovers this weekend.
Illinois joins lawsuit targeting mail-in-voting
New tonight, Illinois is joining a lawsuit with dozens of other states challenging President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting.
New tonight, Illinois is joining a lawsuit with dozens of other states challenging President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting.
Family speaks after deadly hit-and-run in Dolton
Tonight, we're hearing from the family of 18-year-old Lania Smith. She's the teen that was struck and killed while walking to work. Family is urging anyone with any information to come forward.
Tonight, we're hearing from the family of 18-year-old Lania Smith. She's the teen that was struck and killed while walking to work. Family is urging anyone with any information to come forward.
Fans pack Chicago watch parties as Illinois heads to Final Four
For the first time in more than two decades, Illinois is back in the Final Four, and the excitement is taking over Chicago. Fans are packing watch bars across the city, while others are traveling to Indianapolis to see the game in person.
For the first time in more than two decades, Illinois is back in the Final Four, and the excitement is taking over Chicago. Fans are packing watch bars across the city, while others are traveling to Indianapolis to see the game in person.
Adam Toledo civil trial begins Monday | The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski hosts The Chicago Report
Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski hosts The Chicago Report
Iran war latest: 2nd US military aircraft downed in war with Iran
The war with Iran continues into its sixth week, likely to extend for at least two more weeks with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major focal point to a ceasefire.
The war with Iran continues into its sixth week, likely to extend for at least two more weeks with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a major focal point to a ceasefire.
Family of teen killed in Dolton hit-and-run seeks justice
The family of Lania Smith is pleading for justice after the 18-year-old student was killed in a hit-and-run while walking to work last week.
The family of Lania Smith is pleading for justice after the 18-year-old student was killed in a hit-and-run while walking to work last week.
United Steelworkers vote to authorize strike | The Chicago Report
We have a follow up on a story we brought you last night. NIPSCO locked out 1600 United Steelworkers after the utility company and the union could agree on a new deal. This impacts not only linemen who are responsible with repairing and maintaining NIPSCO's infrastructure, but their clerical staff workers too. With me now is Jon Doust, representing the United Steelworkers Local 12775 in Northwest Indiana.
We have a follow up on a story we brought you last night. NIPSCO locked out 1600 United Steelworkers after the utility company and the union could agree on a new deal. This impacts not only linemen who are responsible with repairing and maintaining NIPSCO's infrastructure, but their clerical staff workers too. With me now is Jon Doust, representing the United Steelworkers Local 12775 in Northwest Indiana.
Strong showing for jobs market in new report | The Chicago Report
The latest U.S. Jobs Report came out today. Some economists were surprised by it. Here's why. The Labor Department reports American employers added 178,000 new jobs in March, which is far above what economists expected. It's also a rebound, from the bigger than reported loss in February. We're bringing in economist Steven Durlauf, to tell us if it's too soon to celebrate.
The latest U.S. Jobs Report came out today. Some economists were surprised by it. Here's why. The Labor Department reports American employers added 178,000 new jobs in March, which is far above what economists expected. It's also a rebound, from the bigger than reported loss in February. We're bringing in economist Steven Durlauf, to tell us if it's too soon to celebrate.
Adam Toledo Family vs. Chicago Police Department | The Chicago Report
On Monday-- the civil trial begins against the Chicago Police Department and former police officer Eric Stillman for the death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. The Toledo family’s attorney Adeena Weiss joins us now to give us an update before the trial gets underway.
On Monday-- the civil trial begins against the Chicago Police Department and former police officer Eric Stillman for the death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. The Toledo family’s attorney Adeena Weiss joins us now to give us an update before the trial gets underway.
Trump budget proposal seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as a prison
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.
AI-generated explicit images of Lake Zurich HS students investigated
The photos were brought to school officials at the end of February, but this is all just now coming out after the school superintendent issued a letter to families yesterday. Kasey Chronis has the latest from Lake Zurich.
The photos were brought to school officials at the end of February, but this is all just now coming out after the school superintendent issued a letter to families yesterday. Kasey Chronis has the latest from Lake Zurich.
Man's body found in Schaumburg pond during cleaning, police say
A death investigation is underway after workers found a man’s body in a Schaumburg pond Friday afternoon, authorities said.
A death investigation is underway after workers found a man’s body in a Schaumburg pond Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Man fatally shot after Oak Park crash
Police say a man was speeding down Harlem Avenue and crashed into a car and Pace bus.
Police say a man was speeding down Harlem Avenue and crashed into a car and Pace bus.
'Spend in the Black' returns to Chatham after $1M day last year
A South Side shopping event built to keep dollars in the community is set to return to Chatham this weekend, bringing more than 100 vendors, street closures and new grants for local entrepreneurs along 75th Street.
A South Side shopping event built to keep dollars in the community is set to return to Chatham this weekend, bringing more than 100 vendors, street closures and new grants for local entrepreneurs along 75th Street.
Spend in the Black event on 75th Street
Chatham’s big shopping event is back this Saturday on 75th and King Drive. More than 100 shops and makers live DJs, and fresh grants for local businesses.
Chatham’s big shopping event is back this Saturday on 75th and King Drive. More than 100 shops and makers live DJs, and fresh grants for local businesses.
Family speaks after deadly hit-and-run in Dolton
We’re now hearing from the family of an 18-year-old killed in a hit-and-run crash in Dolton, as police continue searching for the driver responsible. Leslie Moreno joins us live in Dolton .
We’re now hearing from the family of an 18-year-old killed in a hit-and-run crash in Dolton, as police continue searching for the driver responsible. Leslie Moreno joins us live in Dolton .
Yo-Yo to bring star power to Chicago Black Expo
Hip-hop trailblazer, actress and host Yo-Yo Yolanda Whitaker is here! You are in town for a college expo that happens tomorrow. Colleges will be there and it's an opportunity to connect students with scholarships.
Hip-hop trailblazer, actress and host Yo-Yo Yolanda Whitaker is here! You are in town for a college expo that happens tomorrow. Colleges will be there and it's an opportunity to connect students with scholarships.
Pam Bondi is out as U.S. Attorney General. What does that mean for Chicago cases?
Busy week in politics, no doubt. Chicago City Hall saw a shakeup. There were cabinet changes at the White House, too. Paris Schutz is here to fill us in with the big change at the top of the DOJ yesterday.
Busy week in politics, no doubt. Chicago City Hall saw a shakeup. There were cabinet changes at the White House, too. Paris Schutz is here to fill us in with the big change at the top of the DOJ yesterday.