Illinois State Police to investigate fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez
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Illinois State Police is investigating the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez last year by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in suburban Franklin Park.

Woman attacked by accused killer of CPD officer speaks out
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A 55-year-old woman is speaking out after a violent robbery that police say is tied to the killing a Chicago police officer just hours later.

Chicago sees uptick in shootings, homicides in first months of 2026

After violent crime significantly fell to its lowest levels in a decade in Chicago, the first third of 2026 is showing more shootings and homicides.

The real cost of canceling Chicago's biggest Cinco de Mayo parade

Every year, 26th Street in Little Village becomes one of Chicago’s loudest intersections on May 5. This year, it isn’t. 

Caught on camera: Chicago street performer robbed mid-song

During a recent performance, a high school student stole his tip box with about $100, though a bystander later returned it and the school reimbursed him after the teen was identified.

Caught on camera: Chicago street performer robbed mid-song
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During a recent performance, a high school student stole his tip box with about $100, though a bystander later returned it and the school reimbursed him after the teen was identified.

Cinco de Mayo celebrations continue across Chicago — but Little Village parade canceled again
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Cinco de Mayo celebrations are happening across Chicago, but Little Village’s longtime parade is canceled for a second year. Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce President Hector Escobar explains the history behind the holiday, the concerns driving the decision, and the impact on local businesses. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas also joins festivities downtown, highlighting the city’s continued celebration.

Woman killed, 2 wounded in daylight shooting on Chicago’s South Side, police say

A 26-year-old woman was killed and two males — ages 18 and 16 — are hospitalized after a daylight shooting Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side, police said.

Grand Avenue bike lane barriers spark backlash, protest planned
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Concerns over new bike lane barriers are growing on Chicago’s Northwest Side. After similar complaints in Brighton Park, residents along Grand Avenue are now speaking out — and planning a protest. Dan Olas, a 27th Ward resident, joined FOX Chicago to walk through what’s happening, the biggest issues he sees with the changes, and what he hopes city leaders will address.

Chicago's newest bike lane fight: Grand Avenue | ChicagoLIVE
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The debate over bike lanes in Chicago is reaching another level on Grand Avenue. Dan Olas, a 30-year resident and homeowner in the 27th Ward, joins us to discuss the project that neighbors say was decided behind closed doors.

Illinois landlords sue for compensation over pandemic rent freezes | ChicagoLIVE
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Years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, many Illinois property owners are still fighting to recover from the financial blow of the eviction moratorium. Paul Arena, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Illinois Rental Property Owners Association, joins us to discuss the ongoing legal battles at both the state and national levels.