DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge reopens after Chicago heat prompts closure
The extreme heat kept Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge from fully closing following a scheduled bridge lift Wednesday morning.
The extreme heat kept Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge from fully closing following a scheduled bridge lift Wednesday morning.
Another Chicago suburb bans kratom sales
Naperville has moved to ban the retail sale of kratom, with the city’s mayor saying concerns about addiction, overdoses and a lack of regulation prompted officials to take action.
Naperville has moved to ban the retail sale of kratom, with the city’s mayor saying concerns about addiction, overdoses and a lack of regulation prompted officials to take action.
Naperville mayor explains why the city is banning kratom sales
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli explains the city’s new kratom sales ban, citing concerns over addiction, overdoses and the lack of regulation surrounding the products.
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli explains the city’s new kratom sales ban, citing concerns over addiction, overdoses and the lack of regulation surrounding the products.
Dolton woman charged with DUI in deadly Logan Square crash
A woman has been charged with reckless homicide in the death of a 31-year-old woman last year.
A woman has been charged with reckless homicide in the death of a 31-year-old woman last year.
Tyler Perry steps in to pay nearly $18K lien for 81-year-old Markham woman after FOX Chicago report
Tyler Perry is stepping in to help an 81-year-old Markham woman who has been displaced from her longtime home for more than six months after her insurance company denied her water damage claim.
Tyler Perry is stepping in to help an 81-year-old Markham woman who has been displaced from her longtime home for more than six months after her insurance company denied her water damage claim.
FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing gets emotional after Tyler Perry steps in to help 81-year-old homeowner
After a FOX Chicago report highlighted an 81-year-old woman's struggle with severe home damage and financial hardship, Tyler Perry pledged to pay off her lien and help restore her home.
After a FOX Chicago report highlighted an 81-year-old woman's struggle with severe home damage and financial hardship, Tyler Perry pledged to pay off her lien and help restore her home.
Frankfort boy, 2, killed in domestic-related homicide, police say
A 2-year-old Frankfort boy was killed Tuesday in a domestic-related homicide, police said.
A 2-year-old Frankfort boy was killed Tuesday in a domestic-related homicide, police said.
DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge reopens after Chicago heat prompts closure
The extreme heat kept Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge from fully closing following a scheduled bridge lift Wednesday morning.
The extreme heat kept Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge from fully closing following a scheduled bridge lift Wednesday morning.
Chicago hotel workers could strike after contracts expire
More than 7,000 Chicago hotel workers are working without a contract after negotiations stalled, and their union says a strike could begin at any time, potentially affecting hotels, guests and the city's tourism industry.
More than 7,000 Chicago hotel workers are working without a contract after negotiations stalled, and their union says a strike could begin at any time, potentially affecting hotels, guests and the city's tourism industry.
World Trade Center beams travel from Oak Lawn for 9/11 remembrance events
A traveling exhibit featuring steel beams from the World Trade Center is leaving Oak Lawn for New York, where first responders and communities will honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 during a series of remembrance events marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
A traveling exhibit featuring steel beams from the World Trade Center is leaving Oak Lawn for New York, where first responders and communities will honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 during a series of remembrance events marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
Asian tiger mosquitoes are invading Chicagoland — here’s how to protect yourself
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
Illinois women sentenced to 8 years for DUI crash that killed 2
A Batavia woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for an alcohol-fueled 2023 crash that killed two people in Blackberry Township.
A Batavia woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for an alcohol-fueled 2023 crash that killed two people in Blackberry Township.
ComEd program celebrates 15 years of creating jobs for adults with disabilities
FOX Chicago's Natalie Bomke highlights ComEd's Energy Force Ambassador Program, which is celebrating 15 years of providing meaningful work opportunities for adults with disabilities through partnerships with more than 30 local organizations.
FOX Chicago's Natalie Bomke highlights ComEd's Energy Force Ambassador Program, which is celebrating 15 years of providing meaningful work opportunities for adults with disabilities through partnerships with more than 30 local organizations.
Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
2-year-old killed in domestic-related Frankfort homicide
A 2-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive inside a Frankfort home, where police say the child’s mother was also found injured in an apparent suicide attempt.
A 2-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive inside a Frankfort home, where police say the child’s mother was also found injured in an apparent suicide attempt.
Chicago police warn of string of overnight business burglaries across 7 neighborhoods
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago early Tuesday morning is under investigation. Here's what happened.
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago early Tuesday morning is under investigation. Here's what happened.
Chicago police investigating string of overnight business burglaries across multiple neighborhoods
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago is under investigation.
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago is under investigation.
Chicago weather: Dangerous heat continues before storms return
🥵A Heat Advisory now covers all of Chicagoland as feels-like temperatures climb well above 100 again Wednesday.
🥵A Heat Advisory now covers all of Chicagoland as feels-like temperatures climb well above 100 again Wednesday.
2 Chicago police officers injured in South Side crash
An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.
An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.
Widow sues after husband allegedly recorded while naked at Chicago-area memory care facility
A former suburban Chicago memory care worker pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging she secretly recorded naked residents. One family is now suing.
A former suburban Chicago memory care worker pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging she secretly recorded naked residents. One family is now suing.