Chicago takes national spotlight for New Year's Eve
Chicago is taking the national spotlight tonight, hosting its biggest new year’s eve celebration yet — right along the riverwalk. And at this hour, the party is officially getting started. Leslie Moreno has been there all night where the first performer is about to take the stage — and where safety is top of mind as crowds grow.
Chicago rings in 2026 along Riverwalk with music, fireworks and heightened security
Chicago is taking the national spotlight as it rings in 2026 with its largest New Year’s Eve celebration to date along the Riverwalk.
Trump pauses push to deploy National Guard in Chicago, citing legal hurdles
President Trump says he is backing off — for now — on plans to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago after legal challenges stalled similar efforts in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
Son charged in double murder of mother and her boyfriend in Richton Park
Police in south suburban Richton Park say a 21-year-old man has been charged in the shooting deaths of his mother and her boyfriend.
Former employee alleges security failures at Bally’s Chicago casino
After recent violent incidents have raised security and safety concerns at a Chicago casino, a former employee is speaking out.
Former employee alleges security failures at Bally’s Chicago casino
After recent violent incidents have raised security and safety concerns at a Chicago casino, a former employee is speaking out.
Trump says he’s removing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
Chicago man shot, seriously hurt 55-year-old on West Side, police say
A 66-year-old Chicago man was arrested and charged with the shooting of a 55-year-old man on the West Side earlier this month.
Chicago Weather: More snow, clouds and cold temps for New Year's Eve
There is more snow and cold temperatures moving in for your New Year's Eve.
Chicagoans talk about their 2026 New Year's resolutions
As the new year approaches, customers at Lou Mitchell’s shared their resolutions, from reading more and exercising to being more patient.
Sports betting group sues Chicago over new tax on sports wagers
A lawsuit from a group of sports betting companies seeks to stop Chicago's new tax on sports wagers from going into effect.
New Year’s Eve party options abound across Chicago
Chicagoans are getting ready to ring in the New Year with celebrations, partying and much more at the stroke of midnight.
Chicagoans talk about their 2026 New Year's resolutions
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez heads over to the iconic Lou Mitchell's to hear about what resolutions Chicagoans are chasing in the New Year.
Son charged after killing mother, her partner in Richton Park apartment: police
A 21-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his mother and her romantic partner.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Weaving workshop, Lightscape adults-only night
New year, new plans! Here's a list of things to do in Chicago Jan. 2-4.
Man, 20, found shot to death in Chicago home
A man was found shot to death inside a residence Tuesday afternoon in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood.
Chicago weather: New Year's Eve forecast
Another quick round of snow moves in on New Year's Eve before colder air brings near-zero wind chills overnight and a very cold New Year’s Day.
Chicago police seek 2 suspects in shooting near St. Sabina church
Chicago police are searching for two men and a vehicle in connection with a shooting that occurred near St. Sabina Church.
Chicago nonprofit sues federal government over education funding cuts | ChicagoLIVE
The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, a Chicago nonprofit, is suing the U.S. Department of Education over funding cuts that supported wraparound services for students in high-poverty and rural areas. We speak with Patrick Brosnan, executive director of the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, about why the lawsuit was filed, how the funding was used and what the cuts could mean for students and families.
Fear, uncertainty dampen New Year's Eve celebrations in Chicago's Little Village
New Year’s Eve is typically one of the busiest nights of the year in Little Village, but this year, many say it feels different.