Hundreds speak out as Joliet considers largest data center in state
The project could create about 10,000 construction jobs but far fewer permanent positions, and would require significant water and electricity.
The project could create about 10,000 construction jobs but far fewer permanent positions, and would require significant water and electricity.
Smash-and-grab crew hits 6 businesses
Six businesses were hit in a string of overnight burglaries across several neighborhoods in the South and Southwest Side. Police say it all happened in just a couple hours and thieves got away with thousands. I spoke to the owner of a pizza shop who captured it all on camera.
Six businesses were hit in a string of overnight burglaries across several neighborhoods in the South and Southwest Side. Police say it all happened in just a couple hours and thieves got away with thousands. I spoke to the owner of a pizza shop who captured it all on camera.
New school in Chicago to use AI tutors, sparking debate over technology in classrooms
As artificial intelligence reshapes education, Chicago is set to welcome Alpha School—a private Pre-K–8 model using AI tutors for daily instruction—while educators and experts debate the technology’s benefits, risks, accuracy, privacy concerns, and long-term impact on traditional and public schooling.
As artificial intelligence reshapes education, Chicago is set to welcome Alpha School—a private Pre-K–8 model using AI tutors for daily instruction—while educators and experts debate the technology’s benefits, risks, accuracy, privacy concerns, and long-term impact on traditional and public schooling.
Van slams into Chicago liquor store after crash, 3 hospitalized: police
A van crashed into a liquor store on Chicago’s West Side on Thursday afternoon, sending several people to the hospital, authorities said.
A van crashed into a liquor store on Chicago’s West Side on Thursday afternoon, sending several people to the hospital, authorities said.
Van crashes into liquor store
Several people are hurt after a van smashes through a liquor store in Garfield Park.
Several people are hurt after a van smashes through a liquor store in Garfield Park.
CTA given two weeks to fix safety plan or lose $50M in federal funds
The Chicago Transit Authority has two weeks to submit a new safety plan to the Federal Transit Administration, or risk losing $50 million in funding. That accounts for about 25% of the CTA's operating funds, as the FTA cited alleged failures by the CTA to meaningfully address crime.
The Chicago Transit Authority has two weeks to submit a new safety plan to the Federal Transit Administration, or risk losing $50 million in funding. That accounts for about 25% of the CTA's operating funds, as the FTA cited alleged failures by the CTA to meaningfully address crime.
Overnight burglary spree hits six Chicago businesses
Chicago police are warning business owners after a string of overnight burglaries targeted six businesses across several South and Southwest Side neighborhoods.
Chicago police are warning business owners after a string of overnight burglaries targeted six businesses across several South and Southwest Side neighborhoods.
Joliet data center debate
One Joliet family told Fox Chicago, they're concerned about how it will affect their community. Joanie Lum is live in Joliet with that story.
One Joliet family told Fox Chicago, they're concerned about how it will affect their community. Joanie Lum is live in Joliet with that story.
Integrating artificial intelligence into the classroom
As the AI landscape continues to evolve, it's not just impacting the workplace. It's also changing how kids learn. Now, schools are grappling with how -- and whether -- to incorporate the technology. Kasey Chronis is live downtown with more.
As the AI landscape continues to evolve, it's not just impacting the workplace. It's also changing how kids learn. Now, schools are grappling with how -- and whether -- to incorporate the technology. Kasey Chronis is live downtown with more.
South Side barber builds legacy of service, education — and gave Jesse Jackson his final haircut
Larry Roberts Jr., a South Side barber turned entrepreneur and mentor, has built barber schools and community programs, expanded trade education, and gave Rev. Jesse Jackson his final haircut.
Larry Roberts Jr., a South Side barber turned entrepreneur and mentor, has built barber schools and community programs, expanded trade education, and gave Rev. Jesse Jackson his final haircut.
The last haircut: A barber's connection to Rev. Jesse Jackson
A barbershop has long been more than a place for a haircut. It’s where stories are shared, wisdom is passed down, and community is built. For more than three decades, Larry Roberts Jr. has been part of that tradition turning a skill he discovered as a teen into a career. One of the most meaningful moments in his life had nothing to do with business. It happened quietly, during a haircut inside the home of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. Tia Ewing has the story.
A barbershop has long been more than a place for a haircut. It’s where stories are shared, wisdom is passed down, and community is built. For more than three decades, Larry Roberts Jr. has been part of that tradition turning a skill he discovered as a teen into a career. One of the most meaningful moments in his life had nothing to do with business. It happened quietly, during a haircut inside the home of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. Tia Ewing has the story.
Israel says it is starting 'next phase' of war
The first group of Americans evacuated by the state department landed at Dulles Airport in D.C. This afternoon. The evacuations come as the Middle East becomes increasingly unstable and unpredictable with attacks of one form or another hitting nearly every country in the region. Caroline Shively reports from Washington.
The first group of Americans evacuated by the state department landed at Dulles Airport in D.C. This afternoon. The evacuations come as the Middle East becomes increasingly unstable and unpredictable with attacks of one form or another hitting nearly every country in the region. Caroline Shively reports from Washington.
Residents form union over rent hike near Obama Presidential Center
The proposed deal has left families worried about finding another affordable place in Woodlawn.
The proposed deal has left families worried about finding another affordable place in Woodlawn.
Smash-and-grab crew hits 6 stores
Chicago police are telling businesses to watch out after a wave of break-ins hit the South and Southwest Sides overnight. Leslie Moreno talked to a business in archer heights that got hit.
Chicago police are telling businesses to watch out after a wave of break-ins hit the South and Southwest Sides overnight. Leslie Moreno talked to a business in archer heights that got hit.
Woodlawn tenants unite to fight rent hike
People living by the Obama Center in Woodlawn are dealing with higher rents or having to move out.
People living by the Obama Center in Woodlawn are dealing with higher rents or having to move out.
CTA has two weeks to submit new safety plan to secure federal funding
The CTA has two weeks to turn in a new safety plan to the feds. This is all about keeping you safe after what's happened lately.
The CTA has two weeks to turn in a new safety plan to the feds. This is all about keeping you safe after what's happened lately.
Illinois native identified nearly 50 years after fatal Virginia crash | ChicagoLIVE
A decades-old mystery has been solved after volunteers with the DNA Doe Project identified a 20-year-old Illinois native who disappeared in 1977.
A decades-old mystery has been solved after volunteers with the DNA Doe Project identified a 20-year-old Illinois native who disappeared in 1977.
Pizza Di Farfalla: The New Lenox gem that Dave Portnoy drove 90 minutes for
Business is booming in New Lenox! After Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy traveled 90 minutes to give Pizza Di Farfalla a 7.9 rating, owner Giovanni Oriente says weekly orders have nearly doubled. Fox Chicago’s Gabriella Premus visits for a "Second Bite Pizza Review" to see what’s drawing the crowds.
Business is booming in New Lenox! After Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy traveled 90 minutes to give Pizza Di Farfalla a 7.9 rating, owner Giovanni Oriente says weekly orders have nearly doubled. Fox Chicago’s Gabriella Premus visits for a "Second Bite Pizza Review" to see what’s drawing the crowds.
18-year-old charged in Oak Lawn video gaming machine burglaries: police
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection to a series of burglaries targeting video gaming terminals at Oak Forest businesses, according to the Oak Lawn Police Department.
An 18-year-old has been charged in connection to a series of burglaries targeting video gaming terminals at Oak Forest businesses, according to the Oak Lawn Police Department.
Quantum computing campus rises at former South Works steel site in Chicago | ChicagoLIVE
Steel is now being installed for a facility operated by PsiQuantum at the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, marking a milestone for the redevelopment of the former U.S. Steel South Works property.
Steel is now being installed for a facility operated by PsiQuantum at the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, marking a milestone for the redevelopment of the former U.S. Steel South Works property.