Chicago's biggest hot dog makes its debut on National Hot Dog Day
You have never seen a Chicago-style hot dog like this.
You have never seen a Chicago-style hot dog like this.
Chicago weather: Air quality alert today as heat wave continues
Chicago is turning up the heat! Sunshine sends temperatures into the upper 90s today, with feels-like temps topping 100° and an air quality alert in effect.
Chicago is turning up the heat! Sunshine sends temperatures into the upper 90s today, with feels-like temps topping 100° and an air quality alert in effect.
Chicago weather: Wednesday afternoon forecast
Fox Chicago's Kaitlin Cody breaks down Chicago's steamy weather outlook.
Fox Chicago's Kaitlin Cody breaks down Chicago's steamy weather outlook.
Nearly 50 years later, DNA identifies Chicago woman found slain in Indiana field
Investigators have identified a woman found murdered in rural Indiana in 1976 as 69-year-old Jane Hart of Chicago, thanks to decades of work and advances in genetic genealogy.
Investigators have identified a woman found murdered in rural Indiana in 1976 as 69-year-old Jane Hart of Chicago, thanks to decades of work and advances in genetic genealogy.
Portillo's opening 5th Chicago location just steps from Wrigley Field
🌭Portillo's is coming to Wrigleyville! The Chicago favorite announced a new restaurant just steps from Wrigley Field.
🌭Portillo's is coming to Wrigleyville! The Chicago favorite announced a new restaurant just steps from Wrigley Field.
First Black woman soldier to serve overseas will be honored at Lincoln National Cemetery
Chicago native Renee Messelin was the first Black woman soldier to serve overseas, but her identity was only recently revealed in 2024 through genealogical research. She is being honored at Lincoln National Cemetery for her service as part of the "Hello Girls," an elite group of bilingual telephone operators who served in WWI.
Chicago native Renee Messelin was the first Black woman soldier to serve overseas, but her identity was only recently revealed in 2024 through genealogical research. She is being honored at Lincoln National Cemetery for her service as part of the "Hello Girls," an elite group of bilingual telephone operators who served in WWI.
Bridgeport business affected by construction right outside building
A family-owned sandwich shop in Bridgeport tells FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis that ongoing construction has negatively impacted their business especially during the busy summer months.
A family-owned sandwich shop in Bridgeport tells FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis that ongoing construction has negatively impacted their business especially during the busy summer months.
Girl, 10, killed in suburban Chicago apartment fire identified
A 10-year-old girl who died after being pulled from a burning apartment in Chicago's south suburbs earlier this week has been identified.
A 10-year-old girl who died after being pulled from a burning apartment in Chicago's south suburbs earlier this week has been identified.
Today is Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling's last day on the job
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement this month after 34 years of service.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement this month after 34 years of service.
Chicago man due in court in killing of boy at July 4 party
A Chicago man charged with killing 10-year-old Montana Weathers during a Fourth of July gathering in Gary is due back in court Wednesday. The boy's family is expected to attend.
A Chicago man charged with killing 10-year-old Montana Weathers during a Fourth of July gathering in Gary is due back in court Wednesday. The boy's family is expected to attend.
SUV stolen from Chicago auto shop, suspects crash into several vehicles during getaway
Four suspects stole an SUV from a North Side auto shop, then crashed into multiple vehicles while trying to escape. One suspect is in custody.
Four suspects stole an SUV from a North Side auto shop, then crashed into multiple vehicles while trying to escape. One suspect is in custody.
Montana Weathers murder: Chicago man due in court Wednesday in killing of boy at July 4 party
A Chicago man charged with killing 10-year-old Montana Weathers during a Fourth of July gathering in Gary is due back in court Wednesday. The boy's family is expected to attend.
A Chicago man charged with killing 10-year-old Montana Weathers during a Fourth of July gathering in Gary is due back in court Wednesday. The boy's family is expected to attend.
Group steals SUV from Chicago auto shop, crashes into several vehicles during getaway
Four suspects stole an SUV from a North Side auto shop, then crashed into multiple vehicles while trying to escape. One suspect is in custody.
Four suspects stole an SUV from a North Side auto shop, then crashed into multiple vehicles while trying to escape. One suspect is in custody.
Chicago weather: Heat continues as wildfire smoke increases Thursday
The heat isn't going anywhere yet, but thicker wildfire smoke is expected to move into Chicagoland Thursday. Here's what to expect.
The heat isn't going anywhere yet, but thicker wildfire smoke is expected to move into Chicagoland Thursday. Here's what to expect.
Two girls escape suspicious encounter near Forest View park, police say
Two young girls are safe after reporting a frightening encounter with a stranger near a west suburban park, and Forest View police are asking the public for help identifying the driver involved.
Two young girls are safe after reporting a frightening encounter with a stranger near a west suburban park, and Forest View police are asking the public for help identifying the driver involved.
Two girls escape suspicious encounter near Forest View park, police say
Two young girls are safe after reporting a frightening encounter with a stranger near a west suburban park, and Forest View police are asking the public for help identifying the driver involved.
Two young girls are safe after reporting a frightening encounter with a stranger near a west suburban park, and Forest View police are asking the public for help identifying the driver involved.
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.