Wheaton home ruined after lightning ignites roof fire: officials
A Wheaton home was deemed uninhabitable after it was struck by lightning and caught fire on Friday, according to the City of Wheaton.
A Wheaton home was deemed uninhabitable after it was struck by lightning and caught fire on Friday, according to the City of Wheaton.
Five tornadoes touched down across Illinois during Friday's storms
Five tornadoes were confirmed in Illinois during Friday's storms by the National Weather Service.
Five tornadoes were confirmed in Illinois during Friday's storms by the National Weather Service.
Teens charged after overnight crime wave hits multiple Chicago neighborhoods: police
Two teens have been charged with multiple burglaries and tresspassing in a car in a matter of hours on Friday, according to Chicago police.
Two teens have been charged with multiple burglaries and tresspassing in a car in a matter of hours on Friday, according to Chicago police.
United flight from Chicago evacuated due to ‘security concern,’ airline says
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York City was diverted to Pittsburgh and evacuated due to a "potential security concern" on Saturday.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York City was diverted to Pittsburgh and evacuated due to a "potential security concern" on Saturday.
Earth Day celebration at Eggers Grove | ChicagoLIVE
Friends of the Forest Preserve is holding an Earth Day celebration at Eggers Grove.
Friends of the Forest Preserve is holding an Earth Day celebration at Eggers Grove.
Illinois lawmakers seek to allow schools to ban cell phones | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois lawmakers recently passed a bill to allow schools to ban the use of cell phones by students during classes. State Rep. Michelle Mussman (D) explains what happens next.
Illinois lawmakers recently passed a bill to allow schools to ban the use of cell phones by students during classes. State Rep. Michelle Mussman (D) explains what happens next.
Can AI be used for therapy? Expert explains benefits, risks | ChicagoLIVE
Dr. Katherine Hertlein, a psychiatry professor, talks about how AI can be used for therapy, including the benefits and risks.
Dr. Katherine Hertlein, a psychiatry professor, talks about how AI can be used for therapy, including the benefits and risks.
Anti-Cruelty Chicago hosts annual slumber paw-ty | ChicagoLIVE
Anti-Cruelty in Chicago is hosting a slumber "paw-ty" to support sheltered animals as part of a national initiative.
Anti-Cruelty in Chicago is hosting a slumber "paw-ty" to support sheltered animals as part of a national initiative.
3-month-old baby found dead on Chicago’s Near West Side, police say
A 3-month-old baby girl was found unresponsive and pronounced dead on the city’s Near West Side on Friday morning.
A 3-month-old baby girl was found unresponsive and pronounced dead on the city’s Near West Side on Friday morning.
‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law
"Credit cards may not work for sales tax or tips starting July 1." By now, you’ve heard that claim, but whether it’s true depends on who you ask.
"Credit cards may not work for sales tax or tips starting July 1." By now, you’ve heard that claim, but whether it’s true depends on who you ask.
Chicago weather: Flooding concerns remain, drier conditions for Saturday
After a very active weather pattern with storms and even a tornado in parts of the state on Friday, things will be much calmer today.
After a very active weather pattern with storms and even a tornado in parts of the state on Friday, things will be much calmer today.
Woman shot on Chicago’s South Side during fight with security guard, police say
A woman was shot and injured during a fight early Saturday morning with a security guard on the South Side.
A woman was shot and injured during a fight early Saturday morning with a security guard on the South Side.
Thousands without power, damaged homes as storms rip through Chicago area
Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski and Lauren Scafidi share the latest on damage in the Chicago area due to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski and Lauren Scafidi share the latest on damage in the Chicago area due to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Former owner of 'Home Alone' house charged in Chicago-area child sexual abuse material case
A suburban Chicago man who once owned the “Home Alone" house is facing serious felony charges.
A suburban Chicago man who once owned the “Home Alone" house is facing serious felony charges.
Honor Flight Chicago brings Army couple’s 41-year love story full circle
A Chicago-area couple who both served in the U.S. Army returned from Honor Flight Chicago this week, reflecting on a shared military journey that shaped their marriage, their family and now the next generation.
A Chicago-area couple who both served in the U.S. Army returned from Honor Flight Chicago this week, reflecting on a shared military journey that shaped their marriage, their family and now the next generation.
Chicago police search for suspects in brutal CTA Red Line assault
Chicago police are searching for suspects who attacked a victim on a CTA Red Line platform in the Near North Side neighborhood on Friday afternoon.
Chicago police are searching for suspects who attacked a victim on a CTA Red Line platform in the Near North Side neighborhood on Friday afternoon.
Silent demonstration in Chicago suburb highlights support for sexual assault survivors
A silent demonstration in Skokie is drawing attention to the experiences of sexual assault survivors and the barriers many face in speaking out.
A silent demonstration in Skokie is drawing attention to the experiences of sexual assault survivors and the barriers many face in speaking out.
Chicago police: 3 killed, 1 critically injured in West Side shooting
Chicago police say three people were killed and another was critically wounded in a shooting Friday afternoon on the city's West Side.
Chicago police say three people were killed and another was critically wounded in a shooting Friday afternoon on the city's West Side.
Meet the 11-year-old Chicago girl changing boxing
An 11-year-old Chicago girl is challenging long-standing stereotypes in boxing and building a name for herself in the ring.
An 11-year-old Chicago girl is challenging long-standing stereotypes in boxing and building a name for herself in the ring.
11-year-old female boxer changing the game
Boxing has long been seen as a man’s sport, but one young Chicago girl is proving that idea is outdated. At just 11 years old, Zariah Barajas is already showing the kind of skill and dedication well beyond her years. And as you’ll see, she’s not just fighting in the ring. She’s carrying on a family legacy. Leslie Moreno introduces us to someone you need to know about.
Boxing has long been seen as a man’s sport, but one young Chicago girl is proving that idea is outdated. At just 11 years old, Zariah Barajas is already showing the kind of skill and dedication well beyond her years. And as you’ll see, she’s not just fighting in the ring. She’s carrying on a family legacy. Leslie Moreno introduces us to someone you need to know about.