Crews digging in Streeterville uncover artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins
A construction crew struck paydirt while digging the foundation for a new skyscraper, uncovering artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins.
A construction crew struck paydirt while digging the foundation for a new skyscraper, uncovering artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins.
$3.2M in illegal steroids, hormones seized in Chicago air cargo bust
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago seized more than $3 million worth of illegal human growth hormones and steroids during a series of air cargo inspections last month.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago seized more than $3 million worth of illegal human growth hormones and steroids during a series of air cargo inspections last month.
"Magic number" to comfortably retire just got bigger | ChicagoNOW
Americans now believe they need about $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a 2026 Northwestern Mutual survey. This “magic number” is a general planning guide, not a strict savings requirement. Gabby Premus and Tia Ewing discuss more.
Americans now believe they need about $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to a 2026 Northwestern Mutual survey. This “magic number” is a general planning guide, not a strict savings requirement. Gabby Premus and Tia Ewing discuss more.
Chicago crime: Teen driver charged in stolen car crash that killed 15-year-old girl, hurt 2 others
A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a stolen car crash last month that left a 15-year-old passenger dead and injured two others on Chicago's Southwest Side.
A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a stolen car crash last month that left a 15-year-old passenger dead and injured two others on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Suburban Chicago mother gets maximum sentence in killing of 6-year-old son
Editor’s note: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers.
Editor’s note: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers.
McDonald's launching new value menu items | ChicagoNOW
McDonald's is launching new value deals, including items under $3, a $4 breakfast meal, and $5–$6 lunch/dinner meals starting later in April. These offers expand the McValue Menu introduced in early 2025, alongside existing Extra Value Meals. The updated value menu launches nationwide at participating locations on April 21, with rotating discounts like $1.50 Sausage McMuffins and $2.50 McDoubles.
McDonald's is launching new value deals, including items under $3, a $4 breakfast meal, and $5–$6 lunch/dinner meals starting later in April. These offers expand the McValue Menu introduced in early 2025, alongside existing Extra Value Meals. The updated value menu launches nationwide at participating locations on April 21, with rotating discounts like $1.50 Sausage McMuffins and $2.50 McDoubles.
Majority of Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni dismissed | ChicagoNOW
One month before the case was supposed to go to trial, a federal judge has dismissed 10 of the 13 claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit. The judge has said that Lively can still pursue a portion of her lawsuit against Baldoni's production company.
One month before the case was supposed to go to trial, a federal judge has dismissed 10 of the 13 claims in Blake Lively's lawsuit. The judge has said that Lively can still pursue a portion of her lawsuit against Baldoni's production company.
Pilsen prepares for Stations of the Cross on Good Friday
There are several re-enactments of the Stations of the Cross happening across town this good friday, showing how Jesus was led to his Crucifixion.
There are several re-enactments of the Stations of the Cross happening across town this good friday, showing how Jesus was led to his Crucifixion.
Morgan Park High School band thrives with community support behind the scenes
Parents and educators at Morgan Park High School are working together to expand opportunities for student musicians, helping the “Band of Distinction” perform on big stages and prepare for future success.
Parents and educators at Morgan Park High School are working together to expand opportunities for student musicians, helping the “Band of Distinction” perform on big stages and prepare for future success.
Police search for suspect in CTA Red Line battery
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of battering a woman on a CTA Red Line train last month on the Near North Side.
Chicago police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of battering a woman on a CTA Red Line train last month on the Near North Side.
White Sox fans are hungry for the home opener
Fox Chicago's Tina Nguyen and Jake Hamilton take a look at some of the White Sox mouthwatering concessions ahead of today's home opener.
Fox Chicago's Tina Nguyen and Jake Hamilton take a look at some of the White Sox mouthwatering concessions ahead of today's home opener.
Man shot during argument on Chicago's South Side
A man was shot during an argument early Friday in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
A man was shot during an argument early Friday in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
Driver in custody after hitting pedestrian on Chicago sidewalk
A 44-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a car Thursday night on Chicago’s West Side.
A 44-year-old woman was seriously injured after being struck by a car Thursday night on Chicago’s West Side.
Chicago weather: Quiet start before storms return tonight
After a brief calm, showers return tonight with falling temperatures, followed by a cooler and drier Easter weekend.
After a brief calm, showers return tonight with falling temperatures, followed by a cooler and drier Easter weekend.
Local manufacturing company created Artemis II controls
The 10-day lunar journey for Artemis II is off to a terrific start. The launch captivated the world's attention. And for one local family-owned company, the mission hits close to home. Kasey Chronis takes us to Carpentersville -- to show us the critical role they played in the spacecraft's systems.
The 10-day lunar journey for Artemis II is off to a terrific start. The launch captivated the world's attention. And for one local family-owned company, the mission hits close to home. Kasey Chronis takes us to Carpentersville -- to show us the critical role they played in the spacecraft's systems.
NIPSCO locks out 1600 USW employees
Within the last two hours, Fox Chicago confirmed NIPSCO locked out its union members who are part of the United Steelworkers. This impacts not only linemen, but it's cleric staff. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski spoke with union members earlier tonight who told him they didn't know if they should report to work tomorrow.
Within the last two hours, Fox Chicago confirmed NIPSCO locked out its union members who are part of the United Steelworkers. This impacts not only linemen, but it's cleric staff. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski spoke with union members earlier tonight who told him they didn't know if they should report to work tomorrow.
Larry Snelling defends CPD amid heated clash over alleged ICE cooperation
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling defended officers’ actions during protests at a tense public meeting where critics accused CPD of cooperating with federal immigration agents, prompting calls for an investigation.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling defended officers’ actions during protests at a tense public meeting where critics accused CPD of cooperating with federal immigration agents, prompting calls for an investigation.
Meeting on interactions between CPD and ICE
The Chicago Police Department holding a meeting tonight discussing their interactions with ICE agents. Our Joanie Lum has more on their message to the community.
The Chicago Police Department holding a meeting tonight discussing their interactions with ICE agents. Our Joanie Lum has more on their message to the community.
Man sentenced in murder of CPD Officer Aréanah Preston
A judge sentences one of four defendants in the murder of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston to 55 years in prison.
A judge sentences one of four defendants in the murder of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston to 55 years in prison.
Sheridan Gorman shooting: Loyola student murder suspect faces new charge in Chicago
A Venezuelan man accused of fatally shooting a Loyola University student in Rogers Park last month is now facing a new federal gun charge tied to the case.
A Venezuelan man accused of fatally shooting a Loyola University student in Rogers Park last month is now facing a new federal gun charge tied to the case.