DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge reopens after Chicago heat prompts closure
The extreme heat kept Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge from fully closing following a scheduled bridge lift Wednesday morning.
The extreme heat kept Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge from fully closing following a scheduled bridge lift Wednesday morning.
Chicago hotel workers could strike after contracts expire
More than 7,000 Chicago hotel workers are working without a contract after negotiations stalled, and their union says a strike could begin at any time, potentially affecting hotels, guests and the city's tourism industry.
More than 7,000 Chicago hotel workers are working without a contract after negotiations stalled, and their union says a strike could begin at any time, potentially affecting hotels, guests and the city's tourism industry.
ComEd program celebrates 15 years of creating jobs for adults with disabilities
FOX Chicago's Natalie Bomke highlights ComEd's Energy Force Ambassador Program, which is celebrating 15 years of providing meaningful work opportunities for adults with disabilities through partnerships with more than 30 local organizations.
FOX Chicago's Natalie Bomke highlights ComEd's Energy Force Ambassador Program, which is celebrating 15 years of providing meaningful work opportunities for adults with disabilities through partnerships with more than 30 local organizations.
Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago police warn of string of overnight business burglaries across 7 neighborhoods
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago early Tuesday morning is under investigation. Here's what happened.
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago early Tuesday morning is under investigation. Here's what happened.
Chicago police investigating string of overnight business burglaries across multiple neighborhoods
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago is under investigation.
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago is under investigation.
Chicago weather: Dangerous heat continues before storms return
🥵A Heat Advisory now covers all of Chicagoland as feels-like temperatures climb well above 100 again Wednesday.
🥵A Heat Advisory now covers all of Chicagoland as feels-like temperatures climb well above 100 again Wednesday.
2 Chicago police officers injured in South Side crash
An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.
An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.
Trump warns of federal intervention in Chicago, flock camera debate | The Chicago Report
President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Zoe Ma enters Chicago mayoral race as independent candidate
Real estate developer Zoe Ma is officially running for Chicago mayor, promising to make the city more affordable, address deep economic divides and prioritize people over corporate interests.
Real estate developer Zoe Ma is officially running for Chicago mayor, promising to make the city more affordable, address deep economic divides and prioritize people over corporate interests.
Trump says Chicago violence is ‘at record levels,’ calls for federal help
President Donald Trump is again criticizing Chicago’s violence after a deadly weekend of shootings, prompting pushback from Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson as Trump prepares to visit the area later this month.
President Donald Trump is again criticizing Chicago’s violence after a deadly weekend of shootings, prompting pushback from Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson as Trump prepares to visit the area later this month.
Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Family of man stabbed to death on the CTA files civil lawsuit.
The family of Dominique Pollion, the man stabbed while sleeping on the CTA, has filed a civil lawsuit against the CTA and private security firms.
The family of Dominique Pollion, the man stabbed while sleeping on the CTA, has filed a civil lawsuit against the CTA and private security firms.
Orland Park catches the AI craze and introduces a new chatbot named after their first mayor.
You may hear a new voice at the Village of Orland Park. They have introduced a new chatbot to help residents navigate commonly asked questions and problems.
You may hear a new voice at the Village of Orland Park. They have introduced a new chatbot to help residents navigate commonly asked questions and problems.
Chicago weather: Heat index could reach 110 as advisory continues
A Heat Advisory is in effect as Chicagoland temperatures climb into the 90s with a heat index up to 110, followed by storm chances and possible severe weather Thursday.
A Heat Advisory is in effect as Chicagoland temperatures climb into the 90s with a heat index up to 110, followed by storm chances and possible severe weather Thursday.
Families seek answers after more than 50 decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home
Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar discusses the effort to identify more than 50 decomposing bodies found at South Chicago Chapel, support for affected families and what's next in the ongoing investigation.
Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar discusses the effort to identify more than 50 decomposing bodies found at South Chicago Chapel, support for affected families and what's next in the ongoing investigation.
Mayor Johnson announces resources after Washington Park mass shooting
Mayor Brandon Johnson visited Washington Park Tuesday to highlight resources for people affected by gun violence. The Emergency Assistance Center opens Thursday with support for victims, survivors, families and community members.
Mayor Brandon Johnson visited Washington Park Tuesday to highlight resources for people affected by gun violence. The Emergency Assistance Center opens Thursday with support for victims, survivors, families and community members.
Mayor Johnson announces resources after Washington Park mass shooting
Mayor Brandon Johnson visited Washington Park Tuesday to highlight resources for people affected by gun violence.
Mayor Brandon Johnson visited Washington Park Tuesday to highlight resources for people affected by gun violence.
Chicago weather: Dangerous heat returns to start September
September may be here, but dangerous summer heat is taking over Chicagoland. See how long it lasts.
September may be here, but dangerous summer heat is taking over Chicagoland. See how long it lasts.
Community pushes to reopen two closed Chicago-area hospitals
Community advocates, residents and health care leaders are pushing for the reopening of two Chicago-area hospitals that closed last year.
Community advocates, residents and health care leaders are pushing for the reopening of two Chicago-area hospitals that closed last year.