Chicago

Amid concerns of an immigration crackdown, organizers canceled the annual El Grito Festival in Grant Park earlier this month.But one Pilsen church is keeping the tradition alive with a celebration of its own.

In some Chicago communities, fewer than one in ten people graduate from college. Now, a program is helping local leaders turn their life experience into a degree and using it to fight gun violence head on.

A Chicago woman celebrated her 101st birthday at her favorite dining spot -- the Navy Pier McDonald's.

Cook County Health and the Chicago Transit Authority are teaming up to fight the opioid crisis by installing vending machines stocked with free Naloxone at five CTA rail stations.

Kicking off this Sunday, the first-of-its-kind, star-studded wellness and music festival is happening at the Salt Shed. It?s called ?Move at the Shed? and features artists like Jamila Woods, Vic Mensa and Raveena, as well as yoga, meditation, dance, somatic breathwork, drum cardio, mat-based pilates, and more

More heartbreak for Bears fans. The Bears opened the game with a kickoff out of bounds, rack up eight penalties, give up over 500 yards, and get smoked 52?21 by the Lions. Nobody knows how to put this kind of pain into words better than our guy Barstool Eddie.

Oswego High School sophomore Ethan Vahl has been ranked among the nation?s top high school basketball players by ESPN. At just 6?2?, Vahl is listed in ESPN?s Top 25 sophomore point guards nationwide and is the #3 overall recruit in Illinois for the Class of 2028.

Chef Joe Flamm joins us to preview the sizzling excitement of Chicago Gourmet?s Hamburger Hop, where local culinary stars compete for burger glory on September 26.

A dead rat and a threatening note were left at a Chicago alderman?s office.

The First Ladies Health Initiative is bringing together faith leaders, medical professionals, and community partners for a powerful Maternal Health Panel & Resource Fair this Saturday. This event comes at a critical moment where in Chicago, Black mothers are six times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white mothers ? a rate 30% higher than the national average.

A local woman was having the time of her life celebrating her birthday!

There are 1 in 5 U.S. children living with an incurable disease, and here in the Chicagoland area ? more than 300 thousand kids alone. Since 2015, Bounce Children?s Foundation has supported hundreds of families with chronically ill children, helping them shift from surviving to thriving. On their ten year anniversary, Bounce is announcing three strategic initiatives for the next 10 years that will dramatically change the scope of their impact

Hinsdale has been at the forefront of addressing the surge in e-bikes and e-scooters, a trend that has challenged communities across the Chicago region. Back in May 2025, the village moved quickly to pass a new ordinance, step up police enforcement, and launch a series of public education campaigns. Now, just a few months later, new data shows that the proactive approach is paying off ? with a steep decline in citations, fewer complaints, and stronger compliance from riders.

Hollywood?s biggest stars showed up for television?s biggest night ? the Emmy Awards. From red carpet glamour to the shows that had us binging all year long, the Emmys celebrate the very best on the small screen. And this year, the competition was tougher than ever. Our very own Jake Hamilton is here to break down the wins and losses.

FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez visits a vibrant new playroom in Logan Square where kids can learn about Latino heritage while exploring, creating, and having fun.