Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot launches 'ICE Accountability Project'
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has launched a new project aimed at holding ICE accountable. Here's what it's about.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has launched a new project aimed at holding ICE accountable. Here's what it's about.
Lightfoot launching ICE accountability project after Chicago operation, deadly Minneapolis shooting
Amid the unrest in Minneapolis, federal immigration tactics are under scrutiny in Chicago today. Roseanne Tellez has more on a new initiative by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Amid the unrest in Minneapolis, federal immigration tactics are under scrutiny in Chicago today. Roseanne Tellez has more on a new initiative by former Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tankers as lawmakers press Trump administration for answers
U.S. forces seized two sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers this week as part of a broader crackdown on the country’s illegal oil exports, prompting new questions from lawmakers about the Trump administration’s plans for Venezuela and its vast oil reserves.
U.S. forces seized two sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers this week as part of a broader crackdown on the country’s illegal oil exports, prompting new questions from lawmakers about the Trump administration’s plans for Venezuela and its vast oil reserves.
Chicago City Council advances ‘snap curfew’ plan despite mayor’s opposition
Chicago’s so-called “snap curfew” ordinance is moving forward after the City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 11–4 to advance a revised version of the plan, even as Mayor Brandon Johnson says he opposes it.
Chicago’s so-called “snap curfew” ordinance is moving forward after the City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 11–4 to advance a revised version of the plan, even as Mayor Brandon Johnson says he opposes it.
Chicago mayor warns of possible mid-year layoffs due to budget uncertainties
Mayor Johnson said he was concerned about budget projections for this year which might lead to layoffs.
Mayor Johnson said he was concerned about budget projections for this year which might lead to layoffs.
'I feel your anger, I'm angry': Gov. Walz addresses deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Gov. Walz held a press briefing Wednesday after an ICE agent allegedly shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
Gov. Walz held a press briefing Wednesday after an ICE agent allegedly shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could flow to the U.S. after Maduro arrest
President Trump claims millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil may be headed to the United States, sparking debate over America’s growing influence in the region and what country could be next.
President Trump claims millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil may be headed to the United States, sparking debate over America’s growing influence in the region and what country could be next.
Video shows brawl between protesters at Jan. 6 anniversary rally
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
Fifth anniversary of Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
The fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is still bringing division to Washington, D.C..
The fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is still bringing division to Washington, D.C..
Rideshare tax in Chicago now in effect, HHS freezes funding
The rideshare tax in Chicago is now in effect. And, HHS froze $10 billion in funding to five Democratic states, including Illinois.
The rideshare tax in Chicago is now in effect. And, HHS froze $10 billion in funding to five Democratic states, including Illinois.
Obama Presidential Center plans to open in 2026: drone video
The Obama Presidential Center is scheduled to open this year. FOX Chicago's drone team captured the ongoing construction on Jan. 6, 2026.
The Obama Presidential Center is scheduled to open this year. FOX Chicago's drone team captured the ongoing construction on Jan. 6, 2026.
Trump administration freezing $10 billion in child care funds in five states
The pause in funding will impact child care and other programs in these states. Here’s what we know.
The pause in funding will impact child care and other programs in these states. Here’s what we know.
House balance tightens after Rep. Doug La Malfa’s death ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is meeting with lawmakers as Republicans regroup and Democrats prepare messaging following the death of Rep. Doug La Malfa, which further narrows the GOP’s slim House majority.
President Donald Trump is meeting with lawmakers as Republicans regroup and Democrats prepare messaging following the death of Rep. Doug La Malfa, which further narrows the GOP’s slim House majority.
Obama Presidential Center looks to hire 150 full-time employees
Former President Obama is calling on Chicago residents to join the team behind the new South Side Presidential Center.
Former President Obama is calling on Chicago residents to join the team behind the new South Side Presidential Center.
Trump eyes Greenland: What to know about renewed interest and rising tension
Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.
Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.
Illinois crime shifts after SAFE-T Act shows its impact
More than two years after Illinois eliminated cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, statewide crime data shows no increase in violent crime, but law enforcement leaders in rural parts of the state say the reform has created new public safety challenges that statistics alone do not capture.
More than two years after Illinois eliminated cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, statewide crime data shows no increase in violent crime, but law enforcement leaders in rural parts of the state say the reform has created new public safety challenges that statistics alone do not capture.
Obama Presidential Center looks to hire 150 full-time employees with focus on Chicago residents
Former President Obama is calling on Chicago residents to join the team behind the new South Side Presidential Center.
Former President Obama is calling on Chicago residents to join the team behind the new South Side Presidential Center.
Nicolás Maduro appears in U.S. court, pleads not guilty; reaction to capture
After a dramatic weekend arrest, Nicolás Maduro makes his first U.S. federal court appearance as Washington debates the operation and Venezuela’s political and economic future remains uncertain.
After a dramatic weekend arrest, Nicolás Maduro makes his first U.S. federal court appearance as Washington debates the operation and Venezuela’s political and economic future remains uncertain.
Legal questions surrounding Maduro's capture
Legal Analyst Karen Conti joins us to discuss the latest developments in the Maduro case.
Legal Analyst Karen Conti joins us to discuss the latest developments in the Maduro case.
Deadly anti-government protests in Iran | What it could mean for the US
Deadly anti-government protests are unfolding in Iran. Robert Pape, a University of Chicago political science professor who specializes in international security affairs, explains what’s happening and how it could impact the United States.
Deadly anti-government protests are unfolding in Iran. Robert Pape, a University of Chicago political science professor who specializes in international security affairs, explains what’s happening and how it could impact the United States.