Chicago weather: Heat index to reach triple digits over the weekend

A stretch of sweltering summer heat is on the way, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-90s over the weekend and possibly reach 98 degrees by Monday in the Chicago area.

What to know about Chicago's Pride Fest
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It's time to get ready for Chicago Pride Fest! It's all about celebrating the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and it returns to the North Halsted neighborhood this weekend.

Chicago father, son team up to fight soldier suicide
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A Chicago-area marine is stepping up to support veterans and stop soldier suicide. And, he's got some help from an important future marine.

'Spectrum Sailing' returns to Lake Michigan
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Spectrum Sailing is back at the Corinthian Yacht Club for the fourth year in a row, but it originally set sail -- in Charleston.

Things to do in Chicago this weekend (June 20-22)
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Looking for weekend plans in Chicago? Dive into the fun with Pride Fest, catch Steve Aoki at Navy Pier, and explore even more exciting events!

Israel?s Chicago envoy defends strikes on Iran as 'preemptive'
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Israel?s top diplomatic representative in Chicago is defending his country?s strikes on Iran, saying they are necessary to avert imminent threats.

Chicago man carjacked woman who's handicapped on West Side, police say

An 18-year-old Chicago man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly carjacking a 62-year-old woman who is handicapped at gunpoint.

Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with first-ever 'Freedom Parade'
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Chicago is bustling with Juneteenth celebrations today, including the inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Parade. FOX 32's Gabby Premus visited North Lawndale to check it out.

Old CPS school transformed into new work center in Austin
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A former CPS school is now being transformed into a work center. FOX 32's Tia Ewing was at the grand opening in the Austin neighborhood.

Chicago man charged in Dan Ryan crash with IDOT truck

A Chicago man has been charged with multiple felonies following a serious crash involving a state vehicle early Sunday on the Dan Ryan Expressway.

Eisenhower Expressway crash leaves pedestrian wounded

A pedestrian was hit in a multi-vehicle crash early on Thursday morning on the Eisenhower Expressway.

Man, 69, shot to death on Chicago's South Side

A 69-year-old man was found shot to death early Thursday in Chicago's Burnside neighborhood, police said.

Chicago weather: Intense heat wave expected this weekend

After record rainfall Wednesday, Chicago is drying out ahead of a dangerous heat wave arriving this weekend.

Paris on Politics: Mayor Johnson set to veto 'snap' curfew
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A divided Chicago City Council voted to approve a controversial ordinance to allow for temporary curfews aimed at preventing so-called "teen takeovers," although Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will veto the measure.