TikTok influencer who bragged about stealing from Target arrested again

Cape Coral police said Marlena Velez, 23, was taken into custody Oct. 12 following weeks of evading law enforcement tied to a probation violation and a fleeing charge stemming from a September traffic stop.

How to Talk to your Parents about Hoarding | ChicagoNOW
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It can all start with one mug. While it's not the easiest conversation, it's an important one to have. Jane Karr shares how she helps guide families through hoarding situations. Navigating the emotions and getting organized. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

Metra glitch stops trains citywide
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Metra says a system failure halted trains during Tuesday's rush hour and they're working to find out what happened.

Chicago Mayor presents 2026 budget
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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
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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
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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
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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.

McDonald's in Cicero unveils new mural
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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
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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.

New video in Chicago bank robbery that was 'similar to a movie'
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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
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Mayor Brandon Johnson says he expects COPA to release new details about an ongoing investigation involving police officers and a migrant.

$4.98 million CPD settlement tied to traffic stops clears City Council committee
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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.

'Plow the Sidewalk' Pilot Program up for vote
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The Chicago City Council will vote on a new program at Wednesday's meeting that would put sidewalk plowing in the hands of the city instead of homeowners.