City Council blocks mayor's CHA picks, Carol Ammons investigation | The Chicago Report
The City Council blocked Mayor Brandon Johnson's CHA commissioner picks. And, Springfield is still making headlines after launching an investigation into the misconduct allegations against Rep. Carol Ammons. All this and more on "The Chicago Report.
The City Council blocked Mayor Brandon Johnson's CHA commissioner picks. And, Springfield is still making headlines after launching an investigation into the misconduct allegations against Rep. Carol Ammons. All this and more on "The Chicago Report.
Chicago plays key role as DOJ trade fraud crackdown tops $1 billion in recoveries, charges
Federal law enforcement gathered Tuesday to announce that the Department of Justice's Trade Fraud Task Force has surpassed $1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, forfeitures and publicly charged losses since its launch in August 2025.
Federal law enforcement gathered Tuesday to announce that the Department of Justice's Trade Fraud Task Force has surpassed $1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, forfeitures and publicly charged losses since its launch in August 2025.
Wildfire smoke could bring hazy skies to Chicago this week: Here's the timeline
The latest forecast guidance suggests the smoke could be especially thick across northern Illinois, including downtown Chicago.
The latest forecast guidance suggests the smoke could be especially thick across northern Illinois, including downtown Chicago.
Chicago entrepreneur turns the city's streets into her makeup studio, one neighborhood at a time
The series, called "Beats on the Street," takes Brandy's makeup chair beyond the walls of a traditional studio and into neighborhoods across Chicago.
The series, called "Beats on the Street," takes Brandy's makeup chair beyond the walls of a traditional studio and into neighborhoods across Chicago.
Chicago entrepreneur turns the city's streets into her makeup studio, one neighborhood at a time
The series, called "Beats on the Street," takes Brandy's makeup chair beyond the walls of a traditional studio and into neighborhoods across Chicago.
The series, called "Beats on the Street," takes Brandy's makeup chair beyond the walls of a traditional studio and into neighborhoods across Chicago.
Chicago area linked to DOJ's record-breaking $1 billion trade fraud case
The DOJ calls it the biggest trade fraud crackdown they've ever seen! More than $1 billion in illegal goods smuggled into the U.S. but customs seized them. There's ties right here in the Chicago area.
The DOJ calls it the biggest trade fraud crackdown they've ever seen! More than $1 billion in illegal goods smuggled into the U.S. but customs seized them. There's ties right here in the Chicago area.
Plainfield man charged with murder in fatal Chicago West Side shooting
A Plainfield man is facing murder charges after police said he fatally shot a man on Chicago's West Side earlier this month.
A Plainfield man is facing murder charges after police said he fatally shot a man on Chicago's West Side earlier this month.
CTA Yellow Line train collides with vehicle in Skokie, service restored
CTA Yellow Line service was suspended for several hours Tuesday afternoon after a train collided with a vehicle, disrupting service between the Skokie and Howard stations.
CTA Yellow Line service was suspended for several hours Tuesday afternoon after a train collided with a vehicle, disrupting service between the Skokie and Howard stations.
Feds seek 30 months for Mexican man who fired shots near Border Patrol agents in Chicago
Federal prosecutors want a Mexican man sentenced to 30 months in prison after he admitted firing shots near U.S. Border Patrol agents in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
Federal prosecutors want a Mexican man sentenced to 30 months in prison after he admitted firing shots near U.S. Border Patrol agents in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: Here's how many cases have been reported
Cyclosporiasis cases are climbing in Illinois. Here's what to know and how to protect yourself.
Cyclosporiasis cases are climbing in Illinois. Here's what to know and how to protect yourself.
Chicago students get free supplies before heading to college
Hundreds of Chicago-area students received free school supplies and other essentials to help them prepare for the start of the college semester.
Hundreds of Chicago-area students received free school supplies and other essentials to help them prepare for the start of the college semester.
Chicago's hottest day of the year: Hear from workers out in this heat
Tuesday will likely be Chicago's hottest day of the year so far. FOX Chicago's Se Kwon spoke with workers out in today's heat.
Tuesday will likely be Chicago's hottest day of the year so far. FOX Chicago's Se Kwon spoke with workers out in today's heat.
Chicago police officers among 4 hurt in West Side crash
Chicago police say two officers and two women were hurt after a collision involving a squad car and an SUV in Humboldt Park Tuesday morning.
Chicago police say two officers and two women were hurt after a collision involving a squad car and an SUV in Humboldt Park Tuesday morning.
Chicago crime: West Side drive-by among two shootings reported overnight
Two men were wounded in separate Chicago shootings, including a drive-by on the West Side. Here's what police reported overnight.
Two men were wounded in separate Chicago shootings, including a drive-by on the West Side. Here's what police reported overnight.
Chicago weather: Heat wave continues through Thursday before slight cooldown
Expect highs near 98 degrees today, with another hot day on Wednesday before changes arrive later this week.
Expect highs near 98 degrees today, with another hot day on Wednesday before changes arrive later this week.
Family of Chicago woman found dead in garbage can calls for justice
Chicago police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a garbage can on the south side.
Chicago police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a garbage can on the south side.
Family of Chicago woman found dead in garbage can calls for justice
Family members and neighbors gathered outside Weatherspoon's home, releasing heart-shaped balloons in her memory.
Family members and neighbors gathered outside Weatherspoon's home, releasing heart-shaped balloons in her memory.
School board race, no vote on parking meter deal | The Chicago Report
The CTU's house of delegates just endorsed 14 people in the Chicago School Board of Election. And, the latest on the city's parking meter deal. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
The CTU's house of delegates just endorsed 14 people in the Chicago School Board of Election. And, the latest on the city's parking meter deal. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago kitten killer: Wicker Park man who tortured kittens released from custody
A Wicker Park man who pleaded guilty to torturing and killing kittens is no longer behind bars, and now residents are posting flyers throughout the neighborhood warning pet owners that he has been released.
A Wicker Park man who pleaded guilty to torturing and killing kittens is no longer behind bars, and now residents are posting flyers throughout the neighborhood warning pet owners that he has been released.
Chicago City Council considers new data center regulations: 'We must have guardrails in place'
Chicago City Council is considering changes to the city's 2024 data center regulations. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski breaks down what's being proposed and what it could mean for the city.
Chicago City Council is considering changes to the city's 2024 data center regulations. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski breaks down what's being proposed and what it could mean for the city.