Chicago-area water main break that forced 2 school closures repaired, officials say
A water main break in Dixmoor that prompted the closure of two schools on Thursday has been repaired.
A water main break in Dixmoor that prompted the closure of two schools on Thursday has been repaired.
How to defend against smash-and-grab burglaries
Security expert G. Michael Verden of the Lake Forest Group explains who bears responsibility for preventing smash-and-grab crimes and outlines practical steps business owners can take to protect their stores and reduce repeat attacks.
Security expert G. Michael Verden of the Lake Forest Group explains who bears responsibility for preventing smash-and-grab crimes and outlines practical steps business owners can take to protect their stores and reduce repeat attacks.
Chicago man arrested minutes after violent attack, police say
Chicago police say a man was arrested about 20 minutes after a violent attack earlier this week.
Chicago police say a man was arrested about 20 minutes after a violent attack earlier this week.
Pair charged after armed robbery attempt foiled by CCL holder on Chicago's NW Side
Two men have been charged after a concealed carry license holder thwarted their alleged armed robbery Tuesday in Chicago's Cragin neighborhood.
Two men have been charged after a concealed carry license holder thwarted their alleged armed robbery Tuesday in Chicago's Cragin neighborhood.
House fires on Chicago's South Side under investigation
A woman was killed and another was seriously injured in a pair of fires overnight across Chicago's South Side.
A woman was killed and another was seriously injured in a pair of fires overnight across Chicago's South Side.
Woman, 75, dies in Beverly fire
A 75-year-old woman died Wednesday night in a fire at a residence in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood.
A 75-year-old woman died Wednesday night in a fire at a residence in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Lake-effect snow to kick off weekend
Frigid temperatures will persist as lake-effect snow moves through the region Friday.
Frigid temperatures will persist as lake-effect snow moves through the region Friday.
Chicago Police warn of armed robbery spree in South Loop, Pilsen
Chicago Police are warning the public of a string of recent armed robberies in the South Loop and Pilsen neighborhoods.
Chicago Police are warning the public of a string of recent armed robberies in the South Loop and Pilsen neighborhoods.
More complaints about NIPSCO bills
We continue to get your calls and messages about your high NIPSCO bills. We spoke with one man today who said he's on the verge of moving back to Illinois! In this follow-up, Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski shows you why.
We continue to get your calls and messages about your high NIPSCO bills. We spoke with one man today who said he's on the verge of moving back to Illinois! In this follow-up, Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski shows you why.
New video surfaces of Bolingbrook immigration arrest
New video shows the arrest of a man by federal immigration agents at the Bolingbrook police station.
New video shows the arrest of a man by federal immigration agents at the Bolingbrook police station.
Hinsdale Spa owner charged with using hidden cameras
Hidden cameras in Hinsdale. A spa owner has been arrested for recording customers without their consent. This is all just coming to light -- but these charges have been in the works for a while. Kasey Chronis is in Hinsdale with what we know.
Hidden cameras in Hinsdale. A spa owner has been arrested for recording customers without their consent. This is all just coming to light -- but these charges have been in the works for a while. Kasey Chronis is in Hinsdale with what we know.
Pregnant woman stabbed 70 times in deadly Downers Grove apartment fire: court docs
Authorities have released new details in the investigation of an apartment fire in Downers Grove that left a pregnant woman dead and led to murder charges against a 19-year-old man.
Authorities have released new details in the investigation of an apartment fire in Downers Grove that left a pregnant woman dead and led to murder charges against a 19-year-old man.
Fight over multi-billion dollar quantum computer campus on South Side not over
Two weeks to the day, the Chicago Board of Elections approved a non-binding referendum, which would have allowed March primary voters to question the fate of the $9 billion PSI Quantum computing campus.
Two weeks to the day, the Chicago Board of Elections approved a non-binding referendum, which would have allowed March primary voters to question the fate of the $9 billion PSI Quantum computing campus.
Fight over multi-billion dollar quantum computer campus on South Side not over
Two weeks to the day, the Chicago Board of Elections approved a non-binding referendum, which would have allowed March primary voters to question the fate of the $9 billion PSI Quantum computing campus.
Two weeks to the day, the Chicago Board of Elections approved a non-binding referendum, which would have allowed March primary voters to question the fate of the $9 billion PSI Quantum computing campus.
New push to protect Illinois workers from extreme cold after subzero week
Days after a dangerous cold snap sent wind chills plunging to 32 degrees below zero across Illinois, state lawmakers are renewing their push for legislation that would protect workers forced to labor outside in extreme weather, saying last week’s deep freeze exposed a glaring gap in workplace safety law.
Days after a dangerous cold snap sent wind chills plunging to 32 degrees below zero across Illinois, state lawmakers are renewing their push for legislation that would protect workers forced to labor outside in extreme weather, saying last week’s deep freeze exposed a glaring gap in workplace safety law.
Illinois workers push for temperature protections
In Illinois, there's no state rules protecting workers from extreme temperatures. So, workers and unions have launched a campaign pushing for a bill that would change that.
In Illinois, there's no state rules protecting workers from extreme temperatures. So, workers and unions have launched a campaign pushing for a bill that would change that.
Is it too cold for penguins? Expert weighs in
It's not just people. The subfreezing temperatures are also affecting some aquarium and zoo animals.
It's not just people. The subfreezing temperatures are also affecting some aquarium and zoo animals.
Illinois workers push for new protections against extreme heat and cold
People across Illinois are heading to work in freezing cold and dangerous heat, and right now, there are no state rules protecting them from extreme temperatures. That’s why workers and unions are launching a new campaign to change that.
People across Illinois are heading to work in freezing cold and dangerous heat, and right now, there are no state rules protecting them from extreme temperatures. That’s why workers and unions are launching a new campaign to change that.
Illinois workers push for new protections against extreme heat and cold
People across Illinois are heading to work in freezing cold and dangerous heat, and right now, there are no state rules protecting them from extreme temperatures. That’s why workers and unions are launching a new campaign to change that.
People across Illinois are heading to work in freezing cold and dangerous heat, and right now, there are no state rules protecting them from extreme temperatures. That’s why workers and unions are launching a new campaign to change that.
Chicago mother claims unsafe conditions in apartment are harming her children's health
A mother of four living in a subsidized housing apartment on the 4800 block of North Avers says unsafe conditions inside her unit are putting her children’s health at risk — and despite months of repair requests, she says little has changed.
A mother of four living in a subsidized housing apartment on the 4800 block of North Avers says unsafe conditions inside her unit are putting her children’s health at risk — and despite months of repair requests, she says little has changed.