Pope Leo XIV names fellow Chicagoan as new archbishop of New York

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses.

Holiday surprise for junior police officer in Lynwood
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As we gear up for Christmas, the Lynwood Police Department is making the holiday brighter for one little boy.

U.S. citizen claims federal agent pointed gun at her
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A U.S. citizen claims a federal agent pointed a gun at her for simply recording immigration enforcement activity.   Fox 32's Leslie Moreno spoke to the woman who says it left her shaken. 

Brighton Park woman says federal agent pointed gun at her while she recorded immigration enforcement

A disturbing encounter unfolded Tuesday morning in Brighton Park when a U.S. citizen says a federal agent pointed a gun at her while she was recording immigration enforcement activity, leaving her shaken and questioning her safety.

Bears expand search for new stadium site | Chicago Sports Tonight
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The Bears announced their plans to expand their search for a new stadium site, even if it's out of Illinois. And, the team is gearing up for one of its biggest games of the season, against division rival, the Green Bay Packers. 

Bally's warning: Video gambling costs | The Chicago Report
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Hear part of the plans to legalize video gambling in most Chicago bars and restaurants that could help some Chicago businesses but hurt others.

Bears expand search for new stadium site | The Chicago Report
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The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they are expanding their search for a new stadium site, even if it's outside of Illinois.

Chicago weather: A strong cold front will usher in a quick cold snap by Friday

Overnight temperatures are expected to rise into the 40s after briefly falling into the low to mid 30s this evening. Clouds will increase late tonight ahead of our Thursday storm system, and south winds are expected to increase to 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Deadly multi-vehicle crash in Hillside
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A deadly multi-vehicle crash in Hillside.  Police say a driver in their 70's was on Butterfield when they hit a Hillside police car and several other vehicles before crashing at a Walgreens and fatally striking a pedestrian.

Chicago bag tax could jump again under alternative city budget plan

A higher bag tax is on the table. The fee started at 7 cents and increased to 10 cents this year. Next year, it could rise to 15 cents.

Chicago mother demands justice after deadly Lake Shore Drive crash involving migrant

A Chicago mother says her life changed forever in the early morning hours of Nov. 23, when a violent crash on South Lake Shore Drive killed her 23-year-old son and his best friend.

Bears to look beyond Arlington Heights for new stadium site, including NW Indiana

The Chicago Bears will broaden their search for a new stadium site beyond Arlington Heights and even outside Illinois, team President and CEO Kevin Warren announced Wednesday.

Illinois’ Safe Gun Storage Act takes effect Jan. 1: What gun owners need to know
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Illinois' Safe Gun Storage Act goes into effect January 1, bringing new requirements for gun owners across the state. The president of U.S. Law Shield joins us to explain what the law mandates.

Why the Civic Federation backs Illinois’ major transit overhaul | ChicagoLIVE
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a sweeping $1.5 billion transit funding bill, replacing the RTA with the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority in what state leaders call a major transformation for Chicago-area transit. The Civic Federation explains why it supports the overhaul.

Series of crashes in Chicago suburb leaves pedestrian dead, 2 officers injured: officials

A driver plowed through multiple vehicles before crashing into a Walgreens in Hillside on Wednesday, killing a pedestrian and injuring several others, including two police officers, officials said.

Mom wants answers after fatal crash involving migrant
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A mother is demanding answers after her son died in an overnight crash on Lake Shore Drive. An undocumented migrant owned the vehicle and, she says, he has not been held accountable.  Tia Ewing investigates.

Chicago’s Inspector General on investigations into police misconduct | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg joins us to discuss her office’s findings on CPD misconduct investigations — including inconsistent and poorly documented discipline.