Megaprojects bill is going through changes to keep Bears in Illinois
Springfield is cutting it close. The legislative session ends Sunday and we still don’t know if the megaprojects bill, the one with tied to the Bears, is getting through or not. Bret Buganski is watching every turn as the deadline gets closer.
Springfield is cutting it close. The legislative session ends Sunday and we still don’t know if the megaprojects bill, the one with tied to the Bears, is getting through or not. Bret Buganski is watching every turn as the deadline gets closer.
Bayless Family Foundation donates $1M to National Museum of Mexican Art renovation | ChicagoLIVE
The Bayless Family Foundation has donated $1 million toward a planned renovation at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen.
The Bayless Family Foundation has donated $1 million toward a planned renovation at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen.
Chicago man carried loaded gun in shopping bag on CTA train: prosecutors
A Chicago man will spend three years in prison after prosecutors said he carried a loaded handgun in a shopping bag while riding a CTA Blue Line train during a period of court-supervised release.
A Chicago man will spend three years in prison after prosecutors said he carried a loaded handgun in a shopping bag while riding a CTA Blue Line train during a period of court-supervised release.
Four alien species discovered? New UFO claims are raising eyebrows | ChicagoLIVE
Shocking new claims say the government recovered remains tied to four different extraterrestrial species. UFO researcher Jon Stewart joins us to break down the viral claims.
Shocking new claims say the government recovered remains tied to four different extraterrestrial species. UFO researcher Jon Stewart joins us to break down the viral claims.
Business leaders warn proposed digital ad tax could hurt Illinois companies | ChicagoLIVE
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce says a proposed Illinois tax on digital advertising would make it more expensive for small businesses to market online and compete with larger companies.
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce says a proposed Illinois tax on digital advertising would make it more expensive for small businesses to market online and compete with larger companies.
Massive swarms of flies take over Chicago’s lakefront | ChicagoLIVE
Swarms of seasonal midges are blanketing parts of Chicago’s lakefront as the insects hatch and mate near Lake Michigan.
Swarms of seasonal midges are blanketing parts of Chicago’s lakefront as the insects hatch and mate near Lake Michigan.
Chicago weather: Sunny skies, lakefront cooldown and dry stretch continue into June
Today will be sunny with a wide range of temperatures across the area.
Today will be sunny with a wide range of temperatures across the area.
Suburban Chicago driver urges teen girl walking home from school to get into car, police say
A 15-year-old girl walking home from school in north suburban Park Ridge was approached by a driver who urged her to get into his vehicle Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
A 15-year-old girl walking home from school in north suburban Park Ridge was approached by a driver who urged her to get into his vehicle Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
FOX Chicago, FOX Detroit swap headlines and hot topics | ChicagoLIVE
FOX Chicago and FOX Detroit come together for a special segment highlighting the latest trending topics across both cities.
FOX Chicago and FOX Detroit come together for a special segment highlighting the latest trending topics across both cities.
Boy arrested months after man shot inside Chicago home
Chicago police say a 15-year-old boy has been charged in an outside January shooting that wounded a man inside a nearby home.
Chicago police say a 15-year-old boy has been charged in an outside January shooting that wounded a man inside a nearby home.
How the Wild Mile is bringing wildlife back to the Chicago River
Chicago’s floating eco-park known as the Wild Mile is transforming part of the river into a thriving habitat for native plants and wildlife — and Gabrielle Premus takes us inside the effort.
Chicago’s floating eco-park known as the Wild Mile is transforming part of the river into a thriving habitat for native plants and wildlife — and Gabrielle Premus takes us inside the effort.
‘Masters of the Universe’ cast talk iconic live-action reboot | ChicagoNOW
The iconic 1980s franchise “Master of the Universe” is getting a live-action film adaptation, set to hit theaters June 5.
The iconic 1980s franchise “Master of the Universe” is getting a live-action film adaptation, set to hit theaters June 5.
Why your car insurance bill went up — and what just changed in Illinois
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explains the major change lawmakers just approved after years of unchecked car insurance rate hikes, and what it could mean for drivers across the state.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explains the major change lawmakers just approved after years of unchecked car insurance rate hikes, and what it could mean for drivers across the state.
Boy, 17, found dead in Chicago-area forest preserve
A 17-year-old boy died after he was found unconscious in a forest preserve late Wednesday afternoon in south suburban Homewood.
A 17-year-old boy died after he was found unconscious in a forest preserve late Wednesday afternoon in south suburban Homewood.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to present Pope Leo with Chicago-themed goodie bag | ChicagoNOW x Block Club
Mayor Brandon Johnson traveled to Rome for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
Mayor Brandon Johnson traveled to Rome for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
Bad Bunny joins ‘Toy Story 5’ cast | ChicagoNOW
Bad Bunny is set to enter the Toy Story universe, voicing a character named Pizza with Sunglasses.
Bad Bunny is set to enter the Toy Story universe, voicing a character named Pizza with Sunglasses.
Riot Fest lineup drops with Tool, Twenty One Pilots among headliners | ChicagoNOW
Riot Fest has released its full lineup for this year’s festival in Chicago.
Riot Fest has released its full lineup for this year’s festival in Chicago.
TMZ: E. Jean Carroll reportedly under federal investigation tied to Trump assault case | ChicagoNOW
E. Jean Carroll, who previously accused President Donald Trump for sexual assault, is reportedly the subject of a federal criminal investigation.
E. Jean Carroll, who previously accused President Donald Trump for sexual assault, is reportedly the subject of a federal criminal investigation.
TMZ: Kyle Busch’s final days detailed in death certificate | ChicagoNOW
New details surrounding NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s death reveal he had reportedly been battling bacterial pneumonia before developing sepsis.
New details surrounding NASCAR driver Kyle Busch’s death reveal he had reportedly been battling bacterial pneumonia before developing sepsis.
Riot Fest 2026 lineup: Everything you need to know
Riot Fest 2026 is returning to Douglass Park Sept. 18-20. See which headliners and iconic acts are coming to Chicago.
Riot Fest 2026 is returning to Douglass Park Sept. 18-20. See which headliners and iconic acts are coming to Chicago.