Chicago Mayor presents 2026 budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presenting his 2026 budget to city council that includes a head tax on large corporations and other new taxes designed to plug a more than one billion dollar funding gap.
Bears in Arlington Heights? Here?s what traveling to the proposed stadium could look like
As the Chicago Bears explore a possible move to Arlington Heights, fans are already getting a glimpse of what game day travel could look like. Fox Chicago?s Lou Canellis joined Bears season ticket holders aboard the Metra, heading to the proposed stadium site to experience the trip firsthand.
Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holidays
The company has a variety of jobs available for the holiday season and here’s how you can apply.
Chicago Red Line project in limbo as $2.1 billion in federal funding put on hold
Congresswoman Robin Kelly discusses the Trump administration?s decision to pause billions in federal infrastructure funding, threatening major CTA projects like the Red Line extension and modernization plans.
Disney's Haunted Mansion: Jamie Lee Curtis, Tiffany Haddish on turning spooky ride into summer blockbuster
A classic Disney theme park ride is getting the big screen treatment when Haunted Mansion hits theaters this weekend. FOX 32's Jake Hamilton sat down with Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis and Tiffany Haddish in New Orleans to talk about taking the iconic ride and turning it into a summer blockbuster.
'Shook up': Chicago sandwich shop owner speaks out after employee robbed at gunpoint
A Subway sandwich shop in Bridgeport was robbed at gunpoint early Monday and the owner says his employee is shaken up.
Chicago police search for vehicle wanted in hit-and-run
Chicago police are looking for the driver wanted in a hit-and-run in Logan Square.
McDonald's in Cicero unveils new mural
A McDonald's in Cicero hosted an unveiling party showcasing the vibrant new mural that has wrapped the restaurant.
Some CTA Blue Line stations to close Sunday for rebuild
Commuters heading toward the Near West Side and the Illinois Medical District will need to prepare as some CTA Blue Line stations will temporarily close for rebuilding.
I-57 lane closures begin Friday night, delays expected through weekend
A reminder for motorists: lane closures start Friday night along Interstate 57.
Execs working to restore commuter rail service between Chicago and Rockford
A plan to restore commuter train service between Chicago and Rockford is picking up speed.
Chicago Public Schools to open welcome center to migrants
A welcome center for migrant children was announced Monday by the city of Chicago.
Suspect arrested in deaths of three relatives found shot in Morgan Park home last year
A suspect has been arrested in the deaths of a Catholic school worker, her brother and 81-year-old mother who were found shot inside their Morgan Park home last year.
New video in Chicago bank robbery that was 'similar to a movie'
The FBI says two men, and possibly as many as four, broke into a vacant building adjacent to the bank. They then used sophisticated equipment and spent several hours drilling a hole into the bank's security vault.
New details to be released in migrant, police misconduct investigation
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he expects COPA to release new details about an ongoing investigation involving police officers and a migrant.
Thieves fail to break into Chanel store in Gold Coast
A suspect attempted to rob a Chanel store in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
Toddler dies after fall from Chicago high-rise
A toddler died Tuesday after falling from the balcony of a high-rise building in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side.
$4.98 million CPD settlement tied to traffic stops clears City Council committee
Chicago police officers have made over 2.5 million investigatory stops and pat-downs over the last decade, many done to enforce the city?s anti-gang and drug loitering ordinance.
Chicago works to re-engage youth who aren't in school or working
Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koumpilova talks about how the city is going about reconnecting with youth who have stopped going to school and aren't working.
City Council to propose timeline for phasing out 'sub-minimum' wage
Chicago is planning to eliminate the ?sub-minimum wage? for tipped workers by July 2025.