Cook County

A 9-year-old suburban Chicago boy is recovering after he microwaved a NeeDoh sensory toy, causing it to explode and burn his face and hands.

At a congressional forum in Washington, Chicago resident Marimar Martinez recounts the day she was shot five times by Border Patrol agents and describes the lasting trauma of the incident and its aftermath.

Chicago leaders are once again revising a proposed "snap curfew" ordinance, with a new draft giving police more flexibility before issuing citations.

Ald. Brian Hopkins details a proposed change to Chicago’s curfew ordinance that would allow police to issue time-and-place restrictions on teen gatherings. 

The SAVE Act legislation would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Director of the Brennan Center shares details. 

The University of Illinois Chicago asked people to avoid campus amid police activity on Tuesday afternoon.

Chicago police responded to an incident Tuesday afternoon outside a White Castle near the UIC campus.

Kennedy-King College’s redesigned Statemen Market provides free food and essential items to students and their families. 

Forty Acres Fresh Market founder Liz Abunaw brings a Black-owned, full-service grocer to Chicago’s West Side.

Kankakee County detectives are investigating the homicide of Courtney M. Drysdale and are seeking the public’s help identifying a person and vehicle of interest. 

FOX 10 Phoenix reporter Irene Snyder shares updates on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. 

Anjanette Young shares her experience surviving a 2019 Chicago police raid in her new book, Past the Pain: How to Emerge from Trauma with Purpose. 

Melissa Murdick, a former celebrity makeup artist turned influencer, gave Chicago viewers her top tips for mastering current makeup trends. 

Paws Chicago is raising money for animals in need with a Super Bowl Sunday fundraiser in partnership with Piece Pizzeria and several celebrity chefs.