Chicago custodian fatally shot inside elementary school identified

The Cook County medical examiner has identified the custodian whose death this week inside a Chicago elementary school was ruled a homicide.

Chicago’s Leo Catholic High School celebrates 100 years
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Leo Catholic High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary as students begin the 2026-27 academic year in Chicago.

Chicago weather: Severe storms again possible today

Storms could once again turn severe across Chicagoland this afternoon, with damaging winds and tornadoes possible.

Chicago shootings leave 1 dead, 5 wounded overnight

A man was killed and five other people, including two teenagers, were wounded in shootings across Chicago Wednesday night into Thursday.

Country Club Hills among suburbs hit hard by severe storms | ChicagoLIVE
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Severe storms hit several of Chicago's south suburbs this week, causing downed trees and power outages across the area. Country Club Hills City Administrator Brian Mitchell joins ChicagoLIVE to give the latest on the storm damage.  

Parking is free again at Fashion Outlets of Chicago
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Rosemont Mayor weighs in on the Fashion Outlets of Chicago reversing its pay-to-park policy and addresses concerns that people are parking at the mall before heading to O’Hare.

Alders demand Bally’s resume casino development, call for public hearing
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Ald. Brian Hopkins weighs in on Bally’s construction pause, blasting the casino deal while calling on the company to get the project back on track.

Chicago's Division Street is getting a makeover right now
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The Division Street Streetscape project is happening now from Dearborn Street to State Street in the Gold Coast neighborhood. 

Chicago Air and Water Show 2026: What you need to know

The Chicago Air and Water Show is coming back for its 67th year. Find out who's performing, best places to watch, and how to get there.

Aurora man charged after passenger killed in wrong-way Dan Ryan crash

An Aurora man has been charged with murder, kidnapping and other offenses following a fatal crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway last month.

World Trade Center steel beam arrives in Chicago as part of Steel Across America tour
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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is bringing a steel beam from the South Tower of the World Trade Center on a tour across the country to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus talked to Tunnel to Towers' Stephen Siller Jr., whose father was an off-duty firefighter killed in the attacks while saving lives. 

Chicago comedian goes viral reviewing Park District bathrooms
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Chicago comedian Al Scorch talks about his viral Park District bathroom reviews and his new ASMR-style podcast featuring readings of Chicago’s municipal code.

Long gas lines, possible fuel shortages after severe storms in Chicagoland
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Heading into northwest Indiana? Indiana State Police say fill up first. Power outages are creating long lines at open gas stations, and some could run out of fuel.

Chicagoland residents react to storms wreaking havoc, house exploding
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Severe weather barreled through the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of damage and possibly contributing to the explosion of a house in northwest Indiana.