Boy, 16, dies after shooting at Chicago skate park

A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot Wednesday night in the skate park area of Chicago’s Grant Park.

Chicago renters could see new protections under Mayor Johnson's proposed ordinance

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing the Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO), a package of tenant protections aimed at limiting certain landlord fees, reducing no-fault evictions and strengthening renters' rights.

Lake Forest police officer medically evacuated to Chicago after fall in Nicaragua, community rallies to help
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The community is rallying around Lake Forest Police Officer Filip Czarnecki, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a tragic fall while on vacation thousands of miles from home.

Bally's answers questions, one year after Midway Blitz | The Chicago Report
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Bally's faced tough questions from City Council today after warning investors that the company is struggling so badly financially. It might not be able to stay in business. And, it's been one year since Operation Midway Blitz. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Lake Forest police officer medically evacuated to Chicago after fall in Nicaragua, community rallies to help

The community is rallying around Lake Forest Police Officer Filip Czarnecki, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a tragic fall while on vacation thousands of miles from home.

Lake Forest police officer medically evacuated to Chicago after fall in Nicaragua, community rallies to help
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The community is rallying around Lake Forest Police Officer Filip Czarnecki, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a tragic fall while on vacation thousands of miles from home.

Viral video sparks fundraiser for 87-year-old Chicago ice pop vendor

An 87-year-old ice pop vendor is getting a helping hand from strangers around the world after a video of him working the streets of Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood went viral.

Viral video helps 87-year-old Pilsen ice pop vendor get closer to retirement
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An 87-year-old ice pop vendor is getting a helping hand from strangers around the world. A video of him working on the street in Pilsen went viral. Now, hundreds of thousands of people are trying to help him retire with dignity. 

Making the grade: Hinsdale South students score perfect 36s on the ACT

Two Hinsdale South High School seniors, Sophia Chen and Vasanth Ranganathan, earned perfect 36 ACT scores after months of preparation, joining a third classmate to give the school three students with perfect scores.

Making the grade: Hinsdale South students score perfect 36s on the ACT
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Two Hinsdale South High School seniors, Sophia Chen and Vasanth Ranganathan, earned perfect 36 ACT scores after months of preparation, joining a third classmate to give the school three students with perfect scores.

What happens to 35th and Shields if the White Sox leave? Could the Bears move in?
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What happens to the land at 35th and Shields if the Chicago White Sox move to the South Loop? Does that potential move open the door for another professional sports franchise in Chicago? 

Lincoln-Way East students walk out over alleged racist incidents
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Lincoln-Way East students walked out of class after alleged racist incidents at sporting events, as an expert weighs in on accountability, discipline and the path toward healing.

Illinois Army National Guard soldier killed in crash after community event

An Illinois Army National Guard soldier was killed in a crash Sunday night while returning home from a community relations event in Kewanee, according to the Illinois National Guard.

Illinois SNAP errors could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions

A FOX Chicago investigation examines Illinois’ high SNAP payment error rate, potential costs to taxpayers and what proposed changes could mean for families relying on food assistance.