New Illinois bill aims to strengthen protections for sexual assault victims in schools
State Sen. Steve McClure discusses House Bill 2991 and the push to expand school safety policies to better protect and support students who report sexual assault.
State Sen. Steve McClure discusses House Bill 2991 and the push to expand school safety policies to better protect and support students who report sexual assault.
Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force
Jewish leaders are pressuring Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to establish an antisemitism task force, because they believe he’s not doing enough to protect the Jewish community, Fox News Digital has learned.
Jewish leaders are pressuring Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to establish an antisemitism task force, because they believe he’s not doing enough to protect the Jewish community, Fox News Digital has learned.
Thousands expected to reflect on life, legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson during Chicago memorial service
Rev. Jesse Jackson will be celebrated in Chicago today for his long and brave fight for Civil Rights.
Rev. Jesse Jackson will be celebrated in Chicago today for his long and brave fight for Civil Rights.
Gunmen fire shots at man walking on Chicago's South Side
A man was shot and hospitalized Thursday night in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood.
A man was shot and hospitalized Thursday night in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Dense fog, drizzle slow morning commute
Dense fog and multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected across Chicagoland before cooler, sunnier weather returns for the weekend.
Dense fog and multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected across Chicagoland before cooler, sunnier weather returns for the weekend.
Jesse Jackson funeral in Chicago: Ex-presidents Obama, Biden, Clinton in attendance
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
CTA safety proposal
Safety is an issue for the CTA. We've seen people get lit on fire on the L to multiple stabbings happening on platforms.
Safety is an issue for the CTA. We've seen people get lit on fire on the L to multiple stabbings happening on platforms.
Hundreds speak out as Joliet considers largest data center in state
The project could create about 10,000 construction jobs but far fewer permanent positions, and would require significant water and electricity.
The project could create about 10,000 construction jobs but far fewer permanent positions, and would require significant water and electricity.
Hundreds speak out as Joliet considers largest data center in state
The project could create about 10,000 construction jobs but far fewer permanent positions, and would require significant water and electricity.
The project could create about 10,000 construction jobs but far fewer permanent positions, and would require significant water and electricity.
Smash-and-grab crew hits 6 businesses
Six businesses were hit in a string of overnight burglaries across several neighborhoods in the South and Southwest Side. Police say it all happened in just a couple hours and thieves got away with thousands. I spoke to the owner of a pizza shop who captured it all on camera.
Six businesses were hit in a string of overnight burglaries across several neighborhoods in the South and Southwest Side. Police say it all happened in just a couple hours and thieves got away with thousands. I spoke to the owner of a pizza shop who captured it all on camera.
New school in Chicago to use AI tutors, sparking debate over technology in classrooms
As artificial intelligence reshapes education, Chicago is set to welcome Alpha School—a private Pre-K–8 model using AI tutors for daily instruction—while educators and experts debate the technology’s benefits, risks, accuracy, privacy concerns, and long-term impact on traditional and public schooling.
As artificial intelligence reshapes education, Chicago is set to welcome Alpha School—a private Pre-K–8 model using AI tutors for daily instruction—while educators and experts debate the technology’s benefits, risks, accuracy, privacy concerns, and long-term impact on traditional and public schooling.
Van slams into Chicago liquor store after crash, 3 hospitalized: police
A van crashed into a liquor store on Chicago’s West Side on Thursday afternoon, sending several people to the hospital, authorities said.
A van crashed into a liquor store on Chicago’s West Side on Thursday afternoon, sending several people to the hospital, authorities said.
Van crashes into liquor store
Several people are hurt after a van smashes through a liquor store in Garfield Park.
Several people are hurt after a van smashes through a liquor store in Garfield Park.
CTA given two weeks to fix safety plan or lose $50M in federal funds
The Chicago Transit Authority has two weeks to submit a new safety plan to the Federal Transit Administration, or risk losing $50 million in funding. That accounts for about 25% of the CTA's operating funds, as the FTA cited alleged failures by the CTA to meaningfully address crime.
The Chicago Transit Authority has two weeks to submit a new safety plan to the Federal Transit Administration, or risk losing $50 million in funding. That accounts for about 25% of the CTA's operating funds, as the FTA cited alleged failures by the CTA to meaningfully address crime.
Overnight burglary spree hits six Chicago businesses
Chicago police are warning business owners after a string of overnight burglaries targeted six businesses across several South and Southwest Side neighborhoods.
Chicago police are warning business owners after a string of overnight burglaries targeted six businesses across several South and Southwest Side neighborhoods.
Joliet data center debate
One Joliet family told Fox Chicago, they're concerned about how it will affect their community. Joanie Lum is live in Joliet with that story.
One Joliet family told Fox Chicago, they're concerned about how it will affect their community. Joanie Lum is live in Joliet with that story.
Integrating artificial intelligence into the classroom
As the AI landscape continues to evolve, it's not just impacting the workplace. It's also changing how kids learn. Now, schools are grappling with how -- and whether -- to incorporate the technology. Kasey Chronis is live downtown with more.
As the AI landscape continues to evolve, it's not just impacting the workplace. It's also changing how kids learn. Now, schools are grappling with how -- and whether -- to incorporate the technology. Kasey Chronis is live downtown with more.
South Side barber builds legacy of service, education — and gave Jesse Jackson his final haircut
Larry Roberts Jr., a South Side barber turned entrepreneur and mentor, has built barber schools and community programs, expanded trade education, and gave Rev. Jesse Jackson his final haircut.
Larry Roberts Jr., a South Side barber turned entrepreneur and mentor, has built barber schools and community programs, expanded trade education, and gave Rev. Jesse Jackson his final haircut.
The last haircut: A barber's connection to Rev. Jesse Jackson
A barbershop has long been more than a place for a haircut. It’s where stories are shared, wisdom is passed down, and community is built. For more than three decades, Larry Roberts Jr. has been part of that tradition turning a skill he discovered as a teen into a career. One of the most meaningful moments in his life had nothing to do with business. It happened quietly, during a haircut inside the home of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. Tia Ewing has the story.
A barbershop has long been more than a place for a haircut. It’s where stories are shared, wisdom is passed down, and community is built. For more than three decades, Larry Roberts Jr. has been part of that tradition turning a skill he discovered as a teen into a career. One of the most meaningful moments in his life had nothing to do with business. It happened quietly, during a haircut inside the home of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. Tia Ewing has the story.
Israel says it is starting 'next phase' of war
The first group of Americans evacuated by the state department landed at Dulles Airport in D.C. This afternoon. The evacuations come as the Middle East becomes increasingly unstable and unpredictable with attacks of one form or another hitting nearly every country in the region. Caroline Shively reports from Washington.
The first group of Americans evacuated by the state department landed at Dulles Airport in D.C. This afternoon. The evacuations come as the Middle East becomes increasingly unstable and unpredictable with attacks of one form or another hitting nearly every country in the region. Caroline Shively reports from Washington.