Crash on Chicago’s SW Side leaves 3 hurt, including 12-year-old boy, police say
A car crash on the city’s Southwest Side sent three people to local hospitals early Saturday morning, including a 12-year-old boy.
A car crash on the city’s Southwest Side sent three people to local hospitals early Saturday morning, including a 12-year-old boy.
Woman, 81, found dead in Chicago-area home after son barricades himself, police say
The body of an 81-year-old woman was found in a Vernon Hills home on Friday after her son barricaded himself inside the home for hours.
The body of an 81-year-old woman was found in a Vernon Hills home on Friday after her son barricaded himself inside the home for hours.
Search for missing American after aircraft shot down over Iran
The search continues for a missing American after an aircraft was shot down over Iran, as President Trump plans to ask Congress for a record-$1.5 trillion defense budget.
The search continues for a missing American after an aircraft was shot down over Iran, as President Trump plans to ask Congress for a record-$1.5 trillion defense budget.
Chicago-area high school investigates report of AI-generated explicit images
An investigation is underway at a suburban Chicago high school after students allegedly used artificial intelligence to create pornographic images, according to school officials.
An investigation is underway at a suburban Chicago high school after students allegedly used artificial intelligence to create pornographic images, according to school officials.
Chicago weather: Flooding concerns after heavy rainfalls
A Flood Watch is in effect for much of the Chicago area on Saturday morning as sometimes heavy rainfall continues.
A Flood Watch is in effect for much of the Chicago area on Saturday morning as sometimes heavy rainfall continues.
Chicago weather: Showers move in before dry, cool Sunday
Chicago will see periods of rain and thunderstorms heading into Easter weekend, but conditions are expected to improve in time for Sunday.
Chicago will see periods of rain and thunderstorms heading into Easter weekend, but conditions are expected to improve in time for Sunday.
Fighting Illini Final Four Game has fans excited
For the first time since 2005, the fighting Illini mens basketball team is going to the final four. Illinois is taking on UConn tomorrow night in Indy. Bars in Chicago have been all booked up for tomorrow’s game since last week’s elite 8 win! Fox 32’s Lauren Scafidi shows you how the Weather Mark Tavern is just one place getting ready for Saturday.
For the first time since 2005, the fighting Illini mens basketball team is going to the final four. Illinois is taking on UConn tomorrow night in Indy. Bars in Chicago have been all booked up for tomorrow’s game since last week’s elite 8 win! Fox 32’s Lauren Scafidi shows you how the Weather Mark Tavern is just one place getting ready for Saturday.
Mayor calls on parents to curb teen takeovers
New tonight, the mayor is calling on parents to keep track of their teenagers as the city is tracking five teen takeovers this weekend.
New tonight, the mayor is calling on parents to keep track of their teenagers as the city is tracking five teen takeovers this weekend.
Illinois joins lawsuit targeting mail-in-voting
New tonight, Illinois is joining a lawsuit with dozens of other states challenging President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting.
New tonight, Illinois is joining a lawsuit with dozens of other states challenging President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting.
Family speaks after deadly hit-and-run in Dolton
Tonight, we're hearing from the family of 18-year-old Lania Smith. She's the teen that was struck and killed while walking to work. Family is urging anyone with any information to come forward.
Tonight, we're hearing from the family of 18-year-old Lania Smith. She's the teen that was struck and killed while walking to work. Family is urging anyone with any information to come forward.
Fans pack Chicago watch parties as Illinois heads to Final Four
For the first time in more than two decades, Illinois is back in the Final Four, and the excitement is taking over Chicago. Fans are packing watch bars across the city, while others are traveling to Indianapolis to see the game in person.
For the first time in more than two decades, Illinois is back in the Final Four, and the excitement is taking over Chicago. Fans are packing watch bars across the city, while others are traveling to Indianapolis to see the game in person.
Family of teen killed in Dolton hit-and-run seeks justice
The family of Lania Smith is pleading for justice after the 18-year-old student was killed in a hit-and-run while walking to work last week.
The family of Lania Smith is pleading for justice after the 18-year-old student was killed in a hit-and-run while walking to work last week.
Three charged in attempted robbery of undercover federal agent in Chicago: authorities
Three men have been charged with attempting to rob a federal agent during an undercover firearm transaction in Chicago, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Three men have been charged with attempting to rob a federal agent during an undercover firearm transaction in Chicago, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
AI-generated explicit images of Lake Zurich HS students investigated
The photos were brought to school officials at the end of February, but this is all just now coming out after the school superintendent issued a letter to families yesterday. Kasey Chronis has the latest from Lake Zurich.
The photos were brought to school officials at the end of February, but this is all just now coming out after the school superintendent issued a letter to families yesterday. Kasey Chronis has the latest from Lake Zurich.
Man's body found in Schaumburg pond during cleaning, police say
A death investigation is underway after workers found a man’s body in a Schaumburg pond Friday afternoon, authorities said.
A death investigation is underway after workers found a man’s body in a Schaumburg pond Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Man fatally shot after Oak Park crash
Police say a man was speeding down Harlem Avenue and crashed into a car and Pace bus.
Police say a man was speeding down Harlem Avenue and crashed into a car and Pace bus.
'Spend in the Black' returns to Chatham after $1M day last year
A South Side shopping event built to keep dollars in the community is set to return to Chatham this weekend, bringing more than 100 vendors, street closures and new grants for local entrepreneurs along 75th Street.
A South Side shopping event built to keep dollars in the community is set to return to Chatham this weekend, bringing more than 100 vendors, street closures and new grants for local entrepreneurs along 75th Street.
Spend in the Black event on 75th Street
Chatham’s big shopping event is back this Saturday on 75th and King Drive. More than 100 shops and makers live DJs, and fresh grants for local businesses.
Chatham’s big shopping event is back this Saturday on 75th and King Drive. More than 100 shops and makers live DJs, and fresh grants for local businesses.
Family speaks after deadly hit-and-run in Dolton
We’re now hearing from the family of an 18-year-old killed in a hit-and-run crash in Dolton, as police continue searching for the driver responsible. Leslie Moreno joins us live in Dolton .
We’re now hearing from the family of an 18-year-old killed in a hit-and-run crash in Dolton, as police continue searching for the driver responsible. Leslie Moreno joins us live in Dolton .
Yo-Yo to bring star power to Chicago Black Expo
Hip-hop trailblazer, actress and host Yo-Yo Yolanda Whitaker is here! You are in town for a college expo that happens tomorrow. Colleges will be there and it's an opportunity to connect students with scholarships.
Hip-hop trailblazer, actress and host Yo-Yo Yolanda Whitaker is here! You are in town for a college expo that happens tomorrow. Colleges will be there and it's an opportunity to connect students with scholarships.



















