Former Gov. Pat Quinn pushing 'Millionaire Amendment' to lower Illinois property taxes

Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says Illinois homeowners are paying some of the highest property taxes in the nation, and he believes a new tax on millionaires could help provide relief.

Chicago immigration advocates say increased ICE presence leaves communities 'scarred'
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Community leaders held a press conference today, calling attention to what they describe as increased ICE activity on the Southwest Side. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis joins us live with the latest and explains their concerns.

Chicago community leaders speak out amid surge in ICE activity: 'It has never ended'
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Community leaders gathered in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood to call for justice for those impacted by Operation Midway Blitz and to speak out about an increase in ICE enforcement activity.

Chicago US attorney Andrew Boutros appears in court after alleged court order violation
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One of Chicago's top federal prosecutors was in court this morning after allegedly discussing charges that were still sealed by a court order. FOX Chicago's Se Kwon has the latest from the hearing.

Boy, 16, charged in deadly 2024 Chicago mass shooting that killed 3

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a mass shooting in Gresham that left three people dead, including a 14-year-old boy, in 2024.

Chicago weather: Storms linger today before sunny weekend arrives

Scattered storms today will give way to a sunny, hotter stretch beginning this weekend, with highs climbing back into the upper 80s and low 90s next week.

Man charged in string of Chicago mail thefts, burglaries

A man accused of stealing mail and burglarizing properties across Chicago's Loop and North Side has been arrested following a joint investigation by federal postal inspectors and the Chicago Police Department.

Back to the office: Chicago's downtown office vacancy rates sees dip
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Chicago's downtown office vacancy rates have seen the first decrease in nearly four years after struggles with record-setting office vacancies. Commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker from Crain's Chicago Business joins Good Day to break down what this dip means for the downtown office market.

California man charged with beating up 64-year-old woman in Chicago robbery

A California man faces felony charges in connection with a robbery and beating of a 64-year-old woman on Chicago’s Near West Side two years ago, according to the Chicago Police Department.

Windy City Smokeout brings unique Tex-Mex barbecue to Chicago
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Windy City Smokeout is opening up for its second day. Catch up with a barbecue joint hailing from Texas that serves their own spin on Tex-Mex.

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley lays out priorities in run for Chicago mayor
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is running for Chicago mayor after 17 years serving in D.C. Hear from himself why he's deciding to make the switch.

Chicago crime wrap: 1 killed, 6 others hurt in overnight violence

A man was killed and several other people were injured in a series of shootings and a hit-and-run crash across Chicago from Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning,

Little Village group distributes 30,000 whistles to warn of ICE activity

The Little Village Community Council has given out 30,000 whistles as part of their effort to keep their community safe from immigration agents.

Sunken boat recovered from Lake Michigan after Fourth of July weekend accident
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A sunken boat was recovered from Lake Michigan near Chicago's 31st Street Harbor on Wednesday morning following a Fourth of July weekend boating accident. 

Little Village activists warn to stay alert for ICE agents
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Activists in Little Village are urging the public to stay alert for ICE enforcement. They staged a call to action on 26th Street.