Man charged with armed robbery, aggravated battery in downtown Chicago

A 20-year-old man has been charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery after allegedly stabbing someone during a fight early Thursday morning in the Loop.

Tyler Perry gives displaced 81-year-old another $25K for home repairs: 'Touches my heart'

An 81-year-old south suburban woman who has been displaced from her home for seven months is getting even more help from Tyler Perry, as Allstate takes another look at the insurance claim it previously denied.

Tyler Perry gives suburban Chicago woman another $25K for home repairs
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After seven months away from her home, 81-year-old Brenda Daurham is getting more help from Tyler Perry as Allstate takes another look at her previously denied water damage claim.

Chicago-area Lyft driver speaks out after passenger allegedly exposed himself during ride

A Lyft driver is speaking out after she says a passenger exposed himself and masturbated inside her vehicle during a ride — an experience she says left her traumatized and concerned for other female rideshare drivers

Chicago Lyft driver describes terrifying passenger encounter
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A Chicago rideshare driver says a passenger exposed himself and behaved aggressively during a trip, leaving her frightened and frustrated after she repeatedly activated Lyft’s emergency alert seeking help.

Police issue alert after attempted child luring on Chicago's NW Side

Chicago police are warning the public about an attempted child luring incident involving a 15-year-old girl in the Portage Park neighborhood.

Oak Brook Healing Field honors 2,977 lives lost on 9/11
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A powerful 9/11 tribute in Oak Brook features 2,977 flags honoring those who died 25 years ago, with biographies offering personal glimpses into the lives they left behind.

Missing woman found, Bears legend remembered and major Chicago stories | Week In Review
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On this episode of "Week in Review:" a woman goes missing after a vehicle crashes into the Little Calumet River, a family demands answers after her body is found, and a murder suspect is arrested months after an OEMC employee’s death. Plus, students protest alleged racism, the Bears remember Matt Suhey, debate continues over a proposed White Sox stadium, and Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses violence in Chicago.

Social media star Mikayla Nogueira makes TV debut, talks new beauty brand
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eauty creator Michaela Negara joins FOX Chicago to talk about her rise from making videos during COVID to launching Point of View Beauty at Sephora — and even gets a chance to read the news.

DOJ: Man serving life sentence for murder of his wife pleads guilty to stealing over $350K in VA benefits

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a man who was sentenced to life in prison in 2024 for murdering his wife, has pleaded guilty to stealing $354,813.98 in benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) over an eight-year period.  

Best time to see fall colors in the Midwest: Maps

Fall is quickly approaching — as are fall colors! See when foliage is coming to your state.

9/11 victim's son: Don't use this tragedy to spread hate
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The son of a man who died on September 11, 2021, spoke at a ceremony marking 25 years since the attacks, telling people they shouldn't use this tragedy to spread hate. 

Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise

President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country.

Richardson Farm opens Saturday, celebrating America 250
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The Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, Illinois, opens this weekend with a celebration of America 250 at its forefront.

The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that

A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.

Trump honors Pentagon 9/11 victims
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President Donald Trump spoke at the Pentagon to honor the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks.

Hegseth honors Pentagon 9/11 victims [FULL]
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke at the Pentagon to honor those who were killed in the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago. 

Chicago homelessness rate drops to 12 percent: What this means
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The Chicago homelessness rate has dropped to 12 percent. Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness Director Mary Tarullo explains what this means.