Lurie Children’s Week: Kids Advisory Board shapes care, spaces, and policies at pediatric hospital
FOX Chicago is taking a closer look at the people, places, and programs helping to shape the future of pediatric care — beginning with the Kids Advisory Board.
FOX Chicago is taking a closer look at the people, places, and programs helping to shape the future of pediatric care — beginning with the Kids Advisory Board.
Bellwood shooting leaves 2 dead
Two people were killed in a shooting early Monday in west suburban Bellwood.
Two people were killed in a shooting early Monday in west suburban Bellwood.
Illinois comptroller calls for crackdown on teen takeovers amid mayoral speculation
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses tougher enforcement to address teen takeovers while also responding to growing questions about a possible run for Chicago mayor.
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses tougher enforcement to address teen takeovers while also responding to growing questions about a possible run for Chicago mayor.
Illinois fails to pass last-minute Bears stadium bill before session ends
Illinois lawmakers ended their session without passing a stadium bill designed to help keep the Chicago Bears in the state.
Illinois lawmakers ended their session without passing a stadium bill designed to help keep the Chicago Bears in the state.
NITA takes over: What Chicago transit riders need to know about the new regional system
Audrey Wennink explains how the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority will oversee CTA, Metra and Pace, what changes riders can expect, and how leaders plan to improve fares, coordination and safety across the region.
Audrey Wennink explains how the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority will oversee CTA, Metra and Pace, what changes riders can expect, and how leaders plan to improve fares, coordination and safety across the region.
Trump takes aim at Pope Leo XIV meeting with 'useless' Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at Vatican
President Donald Trump called out Pope Leo XIV for meeting with the "useless" Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over the weekend.
President Donald Trump called out Pope Leo XIV for meeting with the "useless" Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over the weekend.
Iran latest: Peace deal remains undecided after a weekend of new attacks
As the fate of the current peace proposal between the United States and Iran remains undecided, President Donald Trump is pushing back on reports about the terms of the deal.
As the fate of the current peace proposal between the United States and Iran remains undecided, President Donald Trump is pushing back on reports about the terms of the deal.
Man shot in leg after argument escalates on Chicago's Southwest Side
A 39-year-old man was shot in the leg following a confrontation Sunday night in Chicago's Marquette Park neighborhood.
A 39-year-old man was shot in the leg following a confrontation Sunday night in Chicago's Marquette Park neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Near-drought conditions persist as warmer weather returns this week
After a dry May that left much of the Chicago area near drought conditions, warmer temperatures and increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected later this week.
After a dry May that left much of the Chicago area near drought conditions, warmer temperatures and increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected later this week.
Chicago Bears stadium plan stalls as Illinois lawmakers adjourn
Illinois lawmakers adjourned their spring legislative session early Monday without approving a last-minute stadium financing proposal aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in the state, leaving the franchise free to continue weighing potential stadium sites in both Illinois and Indiana.
Illinois lawmakers adjourned their spring legislative session early Monday without approving a last-minute stadium financing proposal aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in the state, leaving the franchise free to continue weighing potential stadium sites in both Illinois and Indiana.
Bears stadium latest: Megaprojects bill revamped as amendment to House Bill 958
The megaprojects bill, or the Bears' stadium bill, has been filed as an amendment to House Bill 958, sources say.
The megaprojects bill, or the Bears' stadium bill, has been filed as an amendment to House Bill 958, sources say.
Will Illinoisians have higher property taxes due to a Bears stadium?
It appears lawmakers are now considering a plan to allow municipalities start their own stadium authorities. A new stadium would be privately backed but publicly owned and that would give the bears the tax incentive that would be comparable to what Indiana is offering to lure the team across the state line. There have been a lot of closed door meetings in Springfield to try to come up with something that will get the bears to stay in Illinois. The clock is ticking. The spring legislative session ends tonight at midnight. We're joined now by Brian Costin with Americans for Prosperity Illinois.
It appears lawmakers are now considering a plan to allow municipalities start their own stadium authorities. A new stadium would be privately backed but publicly owned and that would give the bears the tax incentive that would be comparable to what Indiana is offering to lure the team across the state line. There have been a lot of closed door meetings in Springfield to try to come up with something that will get the bears to stay in Illinois. The clock is ticking. The spring legislative session ends tonight at midnight. We're joined now by Brian Costin with Americans for Prosperity Illinois.
Spencer Leak Jr., longtime leader of Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, dies at 56
A major loss for our community. Spencer Leak Jr. has died.
A major loss for our community. Spencer Leak Jr. has died.
Illinois lawmakers approve school cell phone ban
There are other bills lawmakers have to consider. Lawmakers passed a statewide ban on cellphones in and a big one that passed is a statewide ban on cellphones. Here's how it works.
There are other bills lawmakers have to consider. Lawmakers passed a statewide ban on cellphones in and a big one that passed is a statewide ban on cellphones. Here's how it works.
Experts weigh in on the latest of megaprojects bill struggles, changes
Lawmakers in Springfield are deciding on the three b's: The budget, the BUILD plan, and the Bears. In the last 24 hours, the megaprojects bill looks different than what house lawmakers passed last month. This change in the game plan came hours after the megaprojects bill failed to get enough support in the state senate. Senator Bill Cunningham and Marc Gains weighed in on the changes to the bill.
Lawmakers in Springfield are deciding on the three b's: The budget, the BUILD plan, and the Bears. In the last 24 hours, the megaprojects bill looks different than what house lawmakers passed last month. This change in the game plan came hours after the megaprojects bill failed to get enough support in the state senate. Senator Bill Cunningham and Marc Gains weighed in on the changes to the bill.
Teen girl accused of stabbing 3 horses while competing at national horse show
A teenage girl who was competing in a National Barrel Horse Association event in Las Vegas was arrested over the weekend after three horses were attacked with a sharp object.
A teenage girl who was competing in a National Barrel Horse Association event in Las Vegas was arrested over the weekend after three horses were attacked with a sharp object.
Two critically injured in motorcycle crash near Illinois-Wisconsin state line: officials
Two people are in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on the Illinois/Wisconsin state line, according to officials.
Two people are in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on the Illinois/Wisconsin state line, according to officials.
USDA urges people to check their freezers after dumpling recall
Health officials are urging people who purchased Synear Foods dumpling products to check their freezers after a recent recall over an undeclared peanut product that was used to make them.
Health officials are urging people who purchased Synear Foods dumpling products to check their freezers after a recent recall over an undeclared peanut product that was used to make them.
Man, 23, killed in Near South Side shooting: police
A 23-year-old man is dead after a shooting in the Near South Side, according to Chicago police.
A 23-year-old man is dead after a shooting in the Near South Side, according to Chicago police.
Chicago weather: Spotty showers possible to start June before midweek warmup
Chicago ends one of its driest Mays on record with only a slight chance of light showers Monday before sunshine, warmer temperatures in the 80s, and increasing chances for rain and thunderstorms by next weekend.
Chicago ends one of its driest Mays on record with only a slight chance of light showers Monday before sunshine, warmer temperatures in the 80s, and increasing chances for rain and thunderstorms by next weekend.