Powerball jackpot reaches $1B mark, making it largest U.S. lottery jackpot this year | ChicagoLIVE
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The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion, the largest U.S. lottery jackpot of the year so far. Private wealth advisor Hanna Grichanik from Northwestern Mutual shares advice on financial planning if you happen to win the jackpot.

Country Club Hills among suburbs hit hard by severe storms | ChicagoLIVE
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Severe storms hit several of Chicago's south suburbs this week, causing downed trees and power outages across the area. Country Club Hills City Administrator Brian Mitchell joins ChicagoLIVE to give the latest on the storm damage.  

Parking is free again at Fashion Outlets of Chicago
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Rosemont Mayor weighs in on the Fashion Outlets of Chicago reversing its pay-to-park policy and addresses concerns that people are parking at the mall before heading to O’Hare.

Alders demand Bally’s resume casino development, call for public hearing
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Ald. Brian Hopkins weighs in on Bally’s construction pause, blasting the casino deal while calling on the company to get the project back on track.

Chicago's Division Street is getting a makeover right now
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The Division Street Streetscape project is happening now from Dearborn Street to State Street in the Gold Coast neighborhood. 

Chicago Air and Water Show 2026: What you need to know

The Chicago Air and Water Show is coming back for its 67th year. Find out who's performing, best places to watch, and how to get there.

Illinois man charged with trying to rob Uber driver: 'I got a gun'

A Hanover Park man accused of pulling a gun on an Uber driver, demanding money and pistol-whipping him has been denied pretrial release.

Aurora man charged after passenger killed in wrong-way Dan Ryan crash

An Aurora man has been charged with murder, kidnapping and other offenses following a fatal crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway last month.

World Trade Center steel beam arrives in Chicago as part of Steel Across America tour
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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is bringing a steel beam from the South Tower of the World Trade Center on a tour across the country to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus talked to Tunnel to Towers' Stephen Siller Jr., whose father was an off-duty firefighter killed in the attacks while saving lives. 

Chicago comedian goes viral reviewing Park District bathrooms
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Chicago comedian Al Scorch talks about his viral Park District bathroom reviews and his new ASMR-style podcast featuring readings of Chicago’s municipal code.

Long gas lines, possible fuel shortages after severe storms in Chicagoland
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Heading into northwest Indiana? Indiana State Police say fill up first. Power outages are creating long lines at open gas stations, and some could run out of fuel.

Watch: Intense, funnel-like gusts tear through Frankfort front yard
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Home security footage out of Frankfort captured violent, swirling gusts whipping through a front yard on Tuesday as severe weather swept across the Chicago area.

Chicagoland residents react to storms wreaking havoc, house exploding
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Severe weather barreled through the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of damage and possibly contributing to the explosion of a house in northwest Indiana.

See what Chicagoland schools are closed after severe storms

See what schools in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana are closed today after Tuesday’s severe storms and tornadoes.

Chicago weather: Strong storms could return Wednesday

Another round of thunderstorms could hit Chicagoland Wednesday, with severe weather once again possible.