Titanic exhibit at Volo Museum floods
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 A strange thing happened at the Volo Museum. The Titanic exhibit flooded on the anniversary of the ship sinking in 1912. Joanie Lum has more on this odd occurrence.

Realistic-looking water guns raising safety concerns for kids
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Tonight, a warning for parents.  A popular water gun being sold right now could put your child in serious danger.  Tia Ewing has more on what you need to know. 

Helping other families of missing people with a new book
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It’s been just over a month since the body of a missing Blue Island father was found after a nationwide search. Now, his daughter is turning that painful experience into something she hopes can help others - going through the same thing. Leslie Moreno is live in Marionette Park with her story.

Heavy rain floods the Des Plaines River
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Tonight, several of you are dealing with flooding. It comes after days of heavy rain this week. And as you heard it's not over. Bret Buganski shows you how it is already impacting one business.

Extremist ordinance and teen trends | The Chicago Report
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Measure banning extremist ties among officers advances, and Hyde Park residents respond to recent teen trend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Family files wrongful death lawsuit in fatal Chicago South Side crash

The family of a man killed in a deadly crash on the city's South Side in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver involved, alleging reckless and dangerous behavior on the road.

Chicago shootings tick up in 2026 | The Chicago Report
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After years of declines, Chicago shootings are ticking up in 2026.  The city has seen 105 homicides through the first week of April, up slightly from the 98 killings seen in the same time period in 2025, according to city violence data.  Another 266 people have suffered non-fatal gunshot injuries since the start of the year.  Summer has not even started yet-- and many are concerned the warmer weather may bring more violence.   Here to weigh in is former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson. 

Beloved Naperville Central teacher named 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year

A longtime Naperville Central teacher has been named the 2026 Illinois Teacher of the Year. Social studies teacher Seth Brady, with more than two decades in the classroom, was surprised with the honor at his school, where colleagues and students say his impact goes far beyond the classroom.

FAA to cut daily flights at O'Hare Airport
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A decision tonight from the FAA on flight cuts at O'Hare.  The agency has been talking about doing this for months but today-- they made it official.

Daughter of Blue Island man found dead plans book to help families
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It's been a little over a month since Dan Davis' body was found. He was a Blue Island father that was reported missing last November. His daughter says she's writing a book to help other families of missing people. 

Family of South Side crash victim files wrongful death lawsuit
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On the south side, a fatal crash from January just took another turn.  The family of the man who died filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.  Kasey Chronis is live on the south side -- and Kasey, we just heard from the victim's sister. 

CPS parents seek answers ahead of May 1st protests
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May Day protests are just over two weeks away and some still aren't sure what that means for their kids' classes. Gov. Pritzker also weighed in today and said he has some questions too. 

Heavy rains lead to major flooding from Des Plaines River
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The Des Plaines River is flooding in some areas and impacting local businesses. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski reports. 

Iran War: Blockade in place with more talks possible
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Something shifted in the Middle East conversation.   President Trump says Lebanon and Israel agreed to a ten-day ceasefire.  It’s unclear how this changes talks between the U.S. and Iran.