Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois' bell-to-bell school cell phone policy into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Chicago-area man drove drunk, rammed police vehicles during high-speed chases, prosecutors say
A suburban Chicago man is accused of driving drunk, leading police on two high-speed chases and crashing into multiple squad cars. Here's what prosecutors say.
A suburban Chicago man is accused of driving drunk, leading police on two high-speed chases and crashing into multiple squad cars. Here's what prosecutors say.
ComEd gives update on restoring power after severe storms
ComEd provides an update on restoration efforts after severe storms left hundreds of thousands of customers without power.
ComEd provides an update on restoration efforts after severe storms left hundreds of thousands of customers without power.
Historic 1928 Tower House listed for $2.5M in Chicago suburb
One of Lake Forest's most iconic homes, the 1928 Princess Style Tower House, has been listed for sale. FOX Chicago's Liz Dueweke takes a closer look at the property and what makes it so unique.
One of Lake Forest's most iconic homes, the 1928 Princess Style Tower House, has been listed for sale. FOX Chicago's Liz Dueweke takes a closer look at the property and what makes it so unique.
Investigation finds alleged mistreatment at Illinois prison mental health facility
A joint investigation by The Marshall Project, WBEZ, and the Chicago Sun-Times details alleged mistreatment inside the Joliet Treatment Center, a facility created to provide mental health care for incarcerated people with serious mental illness. Instead, the investigation found patients faced isolation, neglect, and other harmful conditions. The Marshall Project reporter Shannon Heffernan joins us live to discuss the findings.
A joint investigation by The Marshall Project, WBEZ, and the Chicago Sun-Times details alleged mistreatment inside the Joliet Treatment Center, a facility created to provide mental health care for incarcerated people with serious mental illness. Instead, the investigation found patients faced isolation, neglect, and other harmful conditions. The Marshall Project reporter Shannon Heffernan joins us live to discuss the findings.
Chicago-area training program helps adults with disabilities find full-time careers
A Hillside workforce program is helping adults with disabilities build careers and gain independence.
A Hillside workforce program is helping adults with disabilities build careers and gain independence.
Hillside training program helps adults with disabilities find full-time careers
A Hillside workforce program is helping adults with disabilities build careers and gain independence.
A Hillside workforce program is helping adults with disabilities build careers and gain independence.
Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois school cell phone restrictions into law
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.
Chicago attorney on Bryan Kohberger's attempt to withdraw guilty plea: 'This is just a hail mary'
Bryan Kohberger, the man who pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students, is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea by filing a petition with the court. Conti Dolan Law's Karen Conti breaks down what the filing could mean and what happens next.
Bryan Kohberger, the man who pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students, is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea by filing a petition with the court. Conti Dolan Law's Karen Conti breaks down what the filing could mean and what happens next.
How to stay safe and healthy at Lollapalooza
Dr. Ernest Wang shares tips on preventing common health emergencies at Lollapalooza, from heat illness and dehydration to knowing when to seek medical care.
Dr. Ernest Wang shares tips on preventing common health emergencies at Lollapalooza, from heat illness and dehydration to knowing when to seek medical care.
Owner of Chicago-area building wrecked by storms describes widespread damage
Cleanup is underway after severe weather swept through Chicagoland on Monday.
Cleanup is underway after severe weather swept through Chicagoland on Monday.
Chicago mayoral race begins as candidates start gathering petition signatures
Political analyst Thom Serafin breaks down the early Chicago mayoral race, the leading candidates, fundraising, key issues, and what to expect as the 2027 election campaign ramps up.
Political analyst Thom Serafin breaks down the early Chicago mayoral race, the leading candidates, fundraising, key issues, and what to expect as the 2027 election campaign ramps up.
CTA crime: New campaign aims to deter violence on buses, trains
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
Search continues for worker who went missing in sewer during Chicago-area storms
A contractor remains missing after becoming trapped in a storm sewer beneath a Downers Grove street as severe weather moved through the Chicago area on Monday.
A contractor remains missing after becoming trapped in a storm sewer beneath a Downers Grove street as severe weather moved through the Chicago area on Monday.
Severe storms leave widespread damage across Wisconsin
FOX6's Stephanie Quirk reports from Menasha after severe storms swept across Wisconsin, bringing down trees, damaging homes and businesses, and leaving communities to begin the cleanup.
FOX6's Stephanie Quirk reports from Menasha after severe storms swept across Wisconsin, bringing down trees, damaging homes and businesses, and leaving communities to begin the cleanup.
Chicago-area men stole 5 license plate reader cameras in single suburb, prosecutors say
Three Chicago-area men are accused of vandalizing and stealing five license plate reader cameras in the suburbs. Here's what police say happened.
Three Chicago-area men are accused of vandalizing and stealing five license plate reader cameras in the suburbs. Here's what police say happened.
New CTA campaign aims to deter violent crime on buses, trains
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
Apparent human remains found in Chicago South Side alley, police say
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were found Monday morning in a South Side alley.
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were found Monday morning in a South Side alley.
Apparent human remains found in Chicago South Side alley, police say
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were found Monday morning in a South Side alley.
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were found Monday morning in a South Side alley.
Heavy damage in Lansing after severe storms pass through
Heavy damage has been reported in Lansing after severe storms passed through on Monday afternoon.
Heavy damage has been reported in Lansing after severe storms passed through on Monday afternoon.