Chicago rapper killed, Bears stadium push, Chicago River swim & more | Week in Review
Coming up on "Week in Review," a Chicago rapper is gunned down at a gas station, a mayoral candidate lays out a plan to keep the Bears in Chicago and Fox Chicago's Gabriella Premus jumps in the Chicago River ahead of this weekend's big swim. Plus, Riot Fest is now underway!
Coming up on "Week in Review," a Chicago rapper is gunned down at a gas station, a mayoral candidate lays out a plan to keep the Bears in Chicago and Fox Chicago's Gabriella Premus jumps in the Chicago River ahead of this weekend's big swim. Plus, Riot Fest is now underway!
ICE says it can't find it's own records on Broadview protester arrests
Block Club Chicago reports that ICE says it can’t find any records from its attacks on protesters on Sept. 19, 2025
Block Club Chicago reports that ICE says it can’t find any records from its attacks on protesters on Sept. 19, 2025
Chicago residents warned about fake court notices targeting unpaid traffic fines
Cook County officials are warning residents about a text scam that impersonates the Circuit Court and demands payment for unpaid traffic fines.
Cook County officials are warning residents about a text scam that impersonates the Circuit Court and demands payment for unpaid traffic fines.
15 Illinois residents take legal action over alleged ICE mistreatment
Fifteen Illinois residents are seeking damages from the federal government, claiming they were mistreated by ICE agents during Operation Midway Blitz.
Fifteen Illinois residents are seeking damages from the federal government, claiming they were mistreated by ICE agents during Operation Midway Blitz.
Riot Fest fans rush Douglass Park as music festival kicks off
Thousands of music fans head to Douglass Park as Riot Fest begins its three-day run in Chicago.
Thousands of music fans head to Douglass Park as Riot Fest begins its three-day run in Chicago.
Gabriella Premus jumps in the Chicago River ahead of annual swim event
FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus takes the plunge in the Chicago River ahead of this weekend’s annual swim event.
FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus takes the plunge in the Chicago River ahead of this weekend’s annual swim event.
Big cocaine bust: Chicago-area men charged in drug trafficking investigation
Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a suburban home.
Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a suburban home.
Riot Fest 2026 kicks off Friday in Chicago: What you need to know
Riot Fest is officially back! Here’s who’s taking the stage this weekend.
Riot Fest is officially back! Here’s who’s taking the stage this weekend.
PHOTOS: First look inside new Music Hall coming to United Center campus
New renderings offer a first look inside Chicago’s future Music Hall near the United Center.
New renderings offer a first look inside Chicago’s future Music Hall near the United Center.
Why the Chicago River Swim hits close to home for Bears legend Charles 'Peanut' Tillman
The city is jumping into the Chicago River Swim on Friday to benefit ALS research, but for long-time Chicago Bears player Charles "Peanut" Tillman the event means a little more this year.
The city is jumping into the Chicago River Swim on Friday to benefit ALS research, but for long-time Chicago Bears player Charles "Peanut" Tillman the event means a little more this year.
Suburban man charged in killing of Chicago OEMC employee after months on the run
New court documents detail what prosecutors say happened before Darreon Plummer allegedly killed Da’J Flowers in Chicago.
New court documents detail what prosecutors say happened before Darreon Plummer allegedly killed Da’J Flowers in Chicago.
Massive drug bust: What we know after 339 pounds of cocaine seized in Chicagoland
Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a suburban home.
Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a suburban home.
Is the Chicago River safe for this weekend’s swim?
Scientists are testing the Chicago River ahead of the Chicago River Swim to determine whether the water is safe for hundreds of participants.
Scientists are testing the Chicago River ahead of the Chicago River Swim to determine whether the water is safe for hundreds of participants.
Riot Fest returns to Douglass Park with thousands of fans, surprise headliner
Riot Fest kicks off at Douglass Park with three days of music, local vendors and a Sunday performance by William Shatner and his metal band.
Riot Fest kicks off at Douglass Park with three days of music, local vendors and a Sunday performance by William Shatner and his metal band.
Chicago-area men charged after 339 pounds of cocaine seized from home
Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a suburban home.
Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a suburban home.
Chicago-area men charged after 339 pounds of cocaine seized from home
Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a River Grove home.
Two Chicago-area men are facing felony charges after the DEA seized more than 339 pounds of cocaine and $700,000 in cash from a River Grove home.
Chicago weather: Heavy rain returns after a brief break
A brief break from storms arrives today before heavy rain returns to Chicagoland.
A brief break from storms arrives today before heavy rain returns to Chicagoland.
Amtrak South Side maintenance facility draws backlash from residents
Residents of Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square confronted Amtrak officials during a community meeting Thursday over the railroad's proposal to build a new maintenance facility on the city's South Side to replace its existing facility in the South Loop.
Residents of Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square confronted Amtrak officials during a community meeting Thursday over the railroad's proposal to build a new maintenance facility on the city's South Side to replace its existing facility in the South Loop.
More pushback to Amtrak's railyard plan
Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square residents got to hear details about the maintenance facility Amtrak wants to build near their homes. They've been pushing back, while Amtrak seems to be rolling forward with the project.
Bridgeport, Chinatown and Armour Square residents got to hear details about the maintenance facility Amtrak wants to build near their homes. They've been pushing back, while Amtrak seems to be rolling forward with the project.
Chicago-area mother seeks answers after video shows 13-year-old son beaten unconscious
A 13-year-old boy remains in rehabilitation after Chicago police say he was beaten by multiple attackers in Pullman on Sept. 12.
A 13-year-old boy remains in rehabilitation after Chicago police say he was beaten by multiple attackers in Pullman on Sept. 12.