Illinois

 As state lawmakers work in the final days of session. There's a growing debate in several Chicago neighborhoods about governor JB Pritzker's BUILD plan.  It aims to increase housing inventory --- but it could also limit local control.  Kasey Chronis has the latest from Avondale. 

 A scary incident for staff at an ice cream shop out in the suburbs.  It ended with the staff getting ice cream all over them thrown by a customer!

 The clock is ticking at the state capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers have the rest of tonight and then Saturday and Sunday.  And there are some big things on the line could affect hemp and marijuana businesses.  Lauren Scafidi spoke to Sway Dispensary in Lakeview about what they’re hoping for – and why they’re long overdue. 

After tonight, there's only two days left in the Illinois legislative session. And all eyes are on the megaprojects bill.

Some in Humboldt Park want a Chicago police officer prosecuted after a fatal shooting one year ago.

 A serious crash kills two people in Kane County.  We're learning the identity of one of the victims.

 As the spring session enters its final days, debate is heating up over the governor's proposed BUILD Plan.  But in Chicago, some neighborhood organizations and officials are questioning the potential impact.  Kasey Chronis is live in Avondale with what we know. 

 A mother says a man exposed himself to her 2-year-old son in the middle of Buckingham fountain with plenty of people around.  Tia Ewing has the story.

Some Illinois cannabis business owners are wondering what comes next. They're asking lawmakers to relax a security requirement they say is costly and outdated.

You can feel the energy the second you walk in. J.P. Graziano's in the West Loop started with nothing but hustle in 1905. The family turned pennies into an empire. FOX Chicago Photojournalist Stephfon Ward takes us inside to see what Chicago looks like from their side of the counter.

 The man accused of killing a Loyola student is facing a new felony charge.

It's the last weekend for the Illinois legislative session and attention is on the megaprojects bill. It's legislation directly tied to the Chicago Bears and a potential move to Arlington Heights.

Two people are dead after a devastating head-on crash in unincorporated Kane County Thursday evening. Investigators are now trying to piece together what caused the deadly collision.  Leslie Moreno talked to a witness who says those moments after the crash will stick with him.

This week on "Week in Review," we cover a driver plowing into officers during a Memorial Day teen takeover, a guilty verdict in a 2003 Aurora cold case, a homeowner scaring off suspected burglars and an Indiana police chief accused of pawning a gun tied to a criminal case. We also break down the Bears stadium debate, the Obama Center, cheap Indiana gas prices, a Chicago River comeback story and explosive UFO claims involving alleged alien species.

Chicago Fire's star homegrown goalkeeper, Chris Brady, is officially headed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Joining FOX Chicago's ChicagoLIVE via Zoom, Chicago Fire Head Coach and Director of Football Gregg Berhalter discusses this massive milestone for Brady and the club.

Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, joins FOX Chicago's ChicagoLIVE via Zoom to discuss the upcoming Blue Moon. In this segment, Nichols breaks down the science behind the celestial phenomenon, explaining what a Blue Moon actually is (and whether it really turns blue!), how rare the event is, and what skywatchers can expect to see. She also shares expert tips on the best times and locations for Chicago residents to observe the moon, even with city light pollution.