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Chicago-area native Greg Krupa is being remembered for a life of global impact after his death in Ecuador.

As her 16th birthday approaches, the family of Hyde Park Academy student Violet Harris is urging the driver who struck and killed her on a scooter to come forward, while Crime Stoppers offers a reward for information.

Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached an agreement to keep schools open May 1 while converting the day into a systemwide focus on civic engagement.

New body camera footage shows what happened after Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera was shot last year. The video leaves questions surrounding her partner and his actions after she was shot.

A man who grew up in the Chicago area was found dead this week in Ecuador. His brother, David Krupa, spoke to FOX Chicago on Friday.

A Geneva man is accused of giving his neighbor's dog chocolate mixed with rat poison in an attempt to kill the dog because of the dog's barking. The dog survived after the poisoning but may suffer long term health issues. Kane Co. State's Attorney, Jamie Mosser, joins to share more on this story.

When a Hulk Hogan figure went missing from Schoop's Hamburgers in Highland Indiana, manager and co-owner Lynette Newell put out a call for help on social media. After finding some evidence on their security cameras and some helpful tips, Schoop's is happy to report that the Hulk Hogan figure has been safely returned. 

The 2026 NFL Draft is nearly here. FOX Chicago's Cassie Carlson previews what options the Bears have at No. 25 overall and how that's changed the Bears' offseason approach so far.

Singer D4VD was arrested Thursday for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. TMZ's Michael Babcock joins to discuss the latest.

Kenzie & Roman join ChicagoNOW to talk about the latest with Britney Spears after the pop star checked into rehab this week.

Chicago Public Schools will remain open May 1 but shift to a day focused on civic engagement and student activities.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explains a new study showing drivers can pay significantly more for car insurance based on factors like credit score, age, and location—not just their driving record.

Boxer Zariah Barajas shares how she got started in the sport, follows in her father’s footsteps, and hopes to inspire other young athletes as she trains with her coach and chases her dreams.

VIEWER DISCRETION STRONG ADVISED: Videos released on Friday show the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera by her partner last June on the city's South Side.

We’ve known the Candy Hall of Fame Experience was coming, but now we’re going behind the curtain with Chief Wonder Maker Janet Planet to find out how this massive 60,000-square-foot project actually came together.