Mayor Johnson visits CPS schools as $734M budget deficit sparks concerns
As the new school year begins, Mayor Brandon Johnson continues his CPS visits amid tough questions over a massive budget shortfall and potential cuts.
As the new school year begins, Mayor Brandon Johnson continues his CPS visits amid tough questions over a massive budget shortfall and potential cuts.
Chicago girl, 12, reported missing from South Side
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 12-year-old girl reported missing from the Gresham neighborhood.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 12-year-old girl reported missing from the Gresham neighborhood.
Teen critically wounded in Northwest Side shooting, police say
Chicago police say a 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot on a sidewalk Tuesday.
Chicago police say a 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot on a sidewalk Tuesday.
Chicago crime: Man stabbed during argument on Near North Side, police say
Chicago police say a 32-year-old man is in critical condition after being stabbed during an argument early Wednesday morning.
Chicago police say a 32-year-old man is in critical condition after being stabbed during an argument early Wednesday morning.
Chicago weather: Sunshine and mild temps usher in pleasant stretch
Chicago is heading into a stretch of sunny, mild weather lasting through the weekend and into next week.
Chicago is heading into a stretch of sunny, mild weather lasting through the weekend and into next week.
U-Haul truck used in crash-and-grab at high-end Chicago clothing store
Chicago police are investigating after burglars used a U-Haul truck to smash into a high-end clothing store in West Town early Wednesday.
Chicago police are investigating after burglars used a U-Haul truck to smash into a high-end clothing store in West Town early Wednesday.
U-Haul truck used in crash-and-grab at high-end Chicago clothing store
Thieves targeted a high-end clothing store in the West Town neighborhood overnight.
Thieves targeted a high-end clothing store in the West Town neighborhood overnight.
Chicago man charged in violent robbery of 69-year-old
A man has been charged in connection with the violent robbery of a 69-year-old last month on Chicago's South Side.
A man has been charged in connection with the violent robbery of a 69-year-old last month on Chicago's South Side.
Stolen service dog reunited with owner after going missing for 2+ months
After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from its blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with its family.
After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from its blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with its family.
Bam Bam the support dog reunited with owner 2+ months after being stolen from Chicago backyard
After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from his blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with his family.
After more than two months of heartbreak and searching, Bam Bam, a service dog stolen from his blind owner in Logan Square, has been reunited with his family.
3 Chicago high schools ranked among 100 best in U.S.
Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.
Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.
3 Chicago high schools ranked among 100 best in U.S.
Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.
Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.
Chicago crime: 17-year-old boy shot, seriously injured on Northwest Side, police say
A 17-year-old boy was shot and seriously injured on the city’s Northwest Side on Tuesday afternoon.
A 17-year-old boy was shot and seriously injured on the city’s Northwest Side on Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago weather: Cooler temps ahead with flooding, high waves still a concern
Calmer days are ahead for Chicagoland, but we still have residual Flood Warnings in effect for some local rivers.
Calmer days are ahead for Chicagoland, but we still have residual Flood Warnings in effect for some local rivers.
Spider on camera lens disrupts Fox 32 skyline shot: 'Don't look'
A spider hanging out on a camera lens overlooking the city was spotted during our 4 p.m. newscast, which seemed to upset our Terrence Lee.
A spider hanging out on a camera lens overlooking the city was spotted during our 4 p.m. newscast, which seemed to upset our Terrence Lee.
Chicago Public Schools board members split on proposed budget to close $734M deficit
The vote on the Chicago Public Schools’ proposed 2026 budget is hanging by a thread.
The vote on the Chicago Public Schools’ proposed 2026 budget is hanging by a thread.
Chicago Public Schools board faces tight vote on passing budget
As school begins for Chicago Public Schools, the district board is holding hearings ahead of a potential passage of a 2026 budget which is needed or else schools might shut down.
As school begins for Chicago Public Schools, the district board is holding hearings ahead of a potential passage of a 2026 budget which is needed or else schools might shut down.
Boston and Illinois push back as DOJ demands answers from sanctuary cities
The Department of Justice has ordered Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, and more than 30 other sanctuary jurisdictions to explain how they?ll comply with federal immigration enforcement ? or risk losing federal funding. In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu rallied supporters, vowing not to back down, while Illinois? Democratic congressional delegation fired back in a letter urging the Trump administration to respect state and local authority.
The Department of Justice has ordered Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, and more than 30 other sanctuary jurisdictions to explain how they?ll comply with federal immigration enforcement ? or risk losing federal funding. In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu rallied supporters, vowing not to back down, while Illinois? Democratic congressional delegation fired back in a letter urging the Trump administration to respect state and local authority.
Major flooding devastates Chicago's Southwest Side, alders urge action
In what has become a dangerous and frustrating pattern, residents on Chicago's Southwest Side are again facing major flood damage from heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday.
In what has become a dangerous and frustrating pattern, residents on Chicago's Southwest Side are again facing major flood damage from heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday.
Chicago crime: Suspect hit by gunfire during police shooting in South Shore, COPA says
The suspect was hit during a police shooting in the South Shore neighborhood last Friday, COPA said.
The suspect was hit during a police shooting in the South Shore neighborhood last Friday, COPA said.