Downers Grove storm sewer rescue becomes recovery mission; 1 worker still missing
A contractor remains missing after becoming trapped in a storm sewer beneath a Downers Grove street as severe weather moved through the Chicago area on Monday.
A contractor remains missing after becoming trapped in a storm sewer beneath a Downers Grove street as severe weather moved through the Chicago area on Monday.
Chicago violence: Crime Stoppers offers rewards after 24 people shot over weekend
Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying suspects after a violent weekend in Chicago.
Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying suspects after a violent weekend in Chicago.
Summit neighborhood hit by street flooding and downed trees
This video from Citizen app shows a street in Summit, IL flooded with downed trees.
This video from Citizen app shows a street in Summit, IL flooded with downed trees.
Southwest Side home flooded after heavy rainfall
This video from Citizen app shows a home on Chicago’s Southwest Side flooded throughout after heavy rainfall.
This video from Citizen app shows a home on Chicago’s Southwest Side flooded throughout after heavy rainfall.
Heavy flooding overtakes Sam’s Club parking lot in Hodgkins
This video from Citizen app shows heavy flooding in the parking lot of a Sam’s Club in Hodgkins, IL.
This video from Citizen app shows heavy flooding in the parking lot of a Sam’s Club in Hodgkins, IL.
Video shows truck plunge off bridge in Chicago crash that killed 4 teens
Police said the truck was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway and struck a train box car on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Police said the truck was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway and struck a train box car on Chicago's Southwest Side.
E-scooters banned on busy stretch of Sheridan Road in Edgewater
E-scooters are no longer allowed on Sheridan Road in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood following reports of repeated sidewalk riding. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce explains what it means for riders.
E-scooters are no longer allowed on Sheridan Road in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood following reports of repeated sidewalk riding. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce explains what it means for riders.
Large hail comes down in Glendale Heights
Lou Balogh sent us this video of hail coming down heavy in suburban Glendale Heights.
Lou Balogh sent us this video of hail coming down heavy in suburban Glendale Heights.
Weather Alert: Tornado Warning issued for DuPage, Cook, and Will counties
A tornado warning is in effect for DuPage, Cook, and Will counties. FOX Chicago is tracking the latest storm developments.
A tornado warning is in effect for DuPage, Cook, and Will counties. FOX Chicago is tracking the latest storm developments.
Tornado Warning expanded to large portion of Chicago area
A Tornado Warning was issued for the Chicago area on Monday.
A Tornado Warning was issued for the Chicago area on Monday.
Live updates: Tornado Warning issued for parts of Chicagoland
Severe weather is sweeping through Chicagoland Monday afternoon.
Severe weather is sweeping through Chicagoland Monday afternoon.
Video shows speeding boat on Fox River around time of fatal crash
A Lisle man is facing felony charges after a deadly boating crash on the Fox River that killed one woman and injured two others.
A Lisle man is facing felony charges after a deadly boating crash on the Fox River that killed one woman and injured two others.
Cradles to Crayons packs 80,000 backpacks for local students
Cradles to Crayons Chicago Executive Director Dawn Melchiorre explains how thousands of volunteers are helping pack 80,000 backpacks with school supplies for children across the Chicago area ahead of the new school year.
Cradles to Crayons Chicago Executive Director Dawn Melchiorre explains how thousands of volunteers are helping pack 80,000 backpacks with school supplies for children across the Chicago area ahead of the new school year.
Chicago-area man sucker-punched 'innocent woman' while on pretrial release, prosecutors say
A suburban Chicago man already on pre-trial release allegedly sucker-punched a woman in the face earlier this month.
A suburban Chicago man already on pre-trial release allegedly sucker-punched a woman in the face earlier this month.
Chicago Gourmet returns with new events and top chefs
Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia previews this year's Chicago Gourmet festival, highlighting new events, featured chefs, food trends, and what attendees can expect in September.
Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia previews this year's Chicago Gourmet festival, highlighting new events, featured chefs, food trends, and what attendees can expect in September.
Coast Guard investigating unusual find at North Avenue Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating an unusual discovery at Chicago's North Avenue Beach after beachgoers recently noticed something out of the ordinary.
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating an unusual discovery at Chicago's North Avenue Beach after beachgoers recently noticed something out of the ordinary.
Chicago study links vacant schools to higher rates of gun violence
University of Chicago researcher Thomas Statchen discusses a new study that found neighborhoods with vacant schools experienced more shootings than similar communities with schools that remained open, and what the findings could mean for policymakers.
University of Chicago researcher Thomas Statchen discusses a new study that found neighborhoods with vacant schools experienced more shootings than similar communities with schools that remained open, and what the findings could mean for policymakers.
Lollapalooza road closures begin as Grant Park preparations ramp up
Road closures around Grant Park are underway ahead of Lollapalooza, with officials urging commuters to use public transit and expect heavier traffic as the festival approaches.
Road closures around Grant Park are underway ahead of Lollapalooza, with officials urging commuters to use public transit and expect heavier traffic as the festival approaches.
What Haitians with TPS in Chicago need to know as protections expire
Westside Justice Center attorney Tanya D. Woods explains what the end of Temporary Protected Status means for Haitian residents in Chicago, including legal options, ICE enforcement rights, and available community resources.
Westside Justice Center attorney Tanya D. Woods explains what the end of Temporary Protected Status means for Haitian residents in Chicago, including legal options, ICE enforcement rights, and available community resources.



















