Elgin truck driver makes pro sumo wrestling debut at 51
Rupert Cintron talks about his first pro sumo competition in Chicago, what inspired him to take up the sport and what’s next as the season continues.
Rupert Cintron talks about his first pro sumo competition in Chicago, what inspired him to take up the sport and what’s next as the season continues.
24-hour Veterans Day fundraiser this weekend
Gary Urwiler joins FOX Chicago's JD Rudd to discuss Row for Our Veterans, a 24-hour rowing fundraiser at Cross Kicks Fitness in Batavia beginning Friday, Nov. 13.
Gary Urwiler joins FOX Chicago's JD Rudd to discuss Row for Our Veterans, a 24-hour rowing fundraiser at Cross Kicks Fitness in Batavia beginning Friday, Nov. 13.
Women accuse former Salvation Army youth pastor of sexual abuse
Three women are speaking out about alleged childhood sexual abuse by a former Salvation Army youth pastor in suburban Chicago, with two suing the organization for allegedly failing to intervene.
Three women are speaking out about alleged childhood sexual abuse by a former Salvation Army youth pastor in suburban Chicago, with two suing the organization for allegedly failing to intervene.
2 women sue Salvation Army over alleged sex abuse by suburban Chicago youth pastor
Three women are speaking publicly for the first time about alleged sexual abuse by a trusted youth pastor at a suburban Chicago church more than two decades ago, with two now suing the Salvation Army.
Three women are speaking publicly for the first time about alleged sexual abuse by a trusted youth pastor at a suburban Chicago church more than two decades ago, with two now suing the Salvation Army.
Former Batavia chiropractor sentenced to 60 years in child abuse case
A former suburban Chicago chiropractor was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to secretly recording a child under 13 and producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
A former suburban Chicago chiropractor was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to secretly recording a child under 13 and producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Chicago-area driving instructor gets 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting student
A St. Charles driving instructor who fled to Europe to avoid trial was sentenced to 30 years in state prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a student.
A St. Charles driving instructor who fled to Europe to avoid trial was sentenced to 30 years in state prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a student.
2 ponies found wandering in Elgin
Two ponies were spotted loose in Elgin early Tuesday.
Two ponies were spotted loose in Elgin early Tuesday.
Who’s the lucky winner? $1.35M Lucky Lotto ticket sold in Carpentersville
Check those tickets! A Lucky Day Lotto player in Carpentersville won a $1.35 million jackpot Monday night.
Check those tickets! A Lucky Day Lotto player in Carpentersville won a $1.35 million jackpot Monday night.
Illinois ballot questions 2026: What Chicago-area voters need to know
Illinois voters will face more than just a slate of candidates in the Nov. 3 election. Ballot questions across the Chicago area could affect property taxes, school funding, public safety and how local governments operate.
Illinois voters will face more than just a slate of candidates in the Nov. 3 election. Ballot questions across the Chicago area could affect property taxes, school funding, public safety and how local governments operate.
Where is my polling place? Chicago-area county breakdown
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, voters across the greater Chicago area can check their polling places online before heading to cast their ballots.
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, voters across the greater Chicago area can check their polling places online before heading to cast their ballots.
One dead, one injured in fatal crash in North Aurora
A fatal car crash occurred early Sunday in North Aurora. Police say the crash is still under active investigation.
A fatal car crash occurred early Sunday in North Aurora. Police say the crash is still under active investigation.
Chicago-area man charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials
Jon Roth reportedly works as a school bus driver in Chicago's suburbs.
Jon Roth reportedly works as a school bus driver in Chicago's suburbs.
Illinois man accused of recording underage girls faces separate charges in neighboring county
An Oswego man facing charges for allegedly recording underage girls in a Yorkville banquet hall changing area also faces separate charges tied to alleged secret recordings in a diner restroom.
An Oswego man facing charges for allegedly recording underage girls in a Yorkville banquet hall changing area also faces separate charges tied to alleged secret recordings in a diner restroom.
Illinois firefighter critically hurt during training exercise
A firefighter was critically injured after suffering a medical emergency during a scheduled training exercise in the Chicago suburbs.
A firefighter was critically injured after suffering a medical emergency during a scheduled training exercise in the Chicago suburbs.
Election 2026: Your guide to Chicago-area ballot questions, referenda
The midterm election won’t just include key races for offices, but also key ballot questions asking voters to weigh in on tax increases, borrowing and other hot-button issues.
The midterm election won’t just include key races for offices, but also key ballot questions asking voters to weigh in on tax increases, borrowing and other hot-button issues.
Kane County cold case: The buried truth behind Tyesha Bell's murder
For years, friends and family of Tyesha Bell waited and waited for answers as to how this 22-year-old mother of two suddenly disappeared.
For years, friends and family of Tyesha Bell waited and waited for answers as to how this 22-year-old mother of two suddenly disappeared.
Cold case breakthrough brings answers in Tyesha Bell murder
After 17 years of unanswered questions, investigators and prosecutors helped bring Tyesha Bell’s killer to trial and provide answers for her family.
After 17 years of unanswered questions, investigators and prosecutors helped bring Tyesha Bell’s killer to trial and provide answers for her family.
Larkin High School unveils new football stadium in Elgin
A first for Larkin High School! The Elgin school unveiled its new football stadium Friday, marking the first outdoor stadium in the school’s history.
A first for Larkin High School! The Elgin school unveiled its new football stadium Friday, marking the first outdoor stadium in the school’s history.
Elgin man sentenced after woman was kidnapped, stabbed and beaten
An Elgin man convicted of aggravated kidnapping was sentenced to 15 years in prison after prosecutors said he and two other men kidnapped and violently assaulted a woman they knew in 2023.
An Elgin man convicted of aggravated kidnapping was sentenced to 15 years in prison after prosecutors said he and two other men kidnapped and violently assaulted a woman they knew in 2023.
Illinois man sentenced after attacking, biting 71-year-old family member
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to kill a 71-year-old family member in her Big Rock Township home.
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to kill a 71-year-old family member in her Big Rock Township home.