ICE sightings reported across Chicago as students return to school

Several communities are on edge after reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity surfaced across Chicago on the first day of school.

Chicago senior citizens targeted in ruse burglary spree

Chicago police are warning residents in the Morgan Park neighborhood about a ruse burglary pattern targeting senior citizens.

Chicago’s Cortland Street Bridge faces years-long closure for repairs

The Cortland Street Bridge will remain closed for several years as the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) works to rehabilitate the aging structure.  

Chicago weather: Severe storms could return Wednesday

Chicago will enjoy warm, mostly sunny weather through Tuesday before scattered storms arrive Wednesday, followed by more sunshine and another rain chance Sunday.

Chicago home search leads to felony charges, seizures of drugs and guns

Three people are facing felony charges after investigators recovered firearms, drugs, ammunition and more than $14,000 during a search of a home in Chicago’s Wrightwood neighborhood.

Chicago woman pleads guilty to avoid prison time in boyfriend’s stabbing death
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Keisha Golden pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and will avoid prison under a deal that gives her two years of probation after prosecutors say she stabbed her boyfriend during an argument while eight months pregnant.

Vehicle carrying ICE agents crashes on I-55 ramp: police
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Illinois State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash Monday involving a vehicle carrying ICE agents on a ramp off Interstate 55 in Chicago.

Tammy Zywicki cold case: New DNA lead emerges in investigation

Illinois State Police announced they have a new lead in the 34-year-old cold case of a murdered college student.

Tammy Zywicki cold case: New DNA lead emerges in investigation
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Illinois State Police announced they have a new lead in the 34-year-old cold case of a murdered college student Tammy Zywicki.

Chicago felon sentenced to 28 months for gun with Glock switch

A Chicago felon has been sentenced to 28 months in federal prison after being caught with a handgun equipped with a device that allowed it to fire fully automatically.

34 years later, Illinois State Police seek answers in Tammy Zywicki case | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois State Police are asking the public to come forward with information about Theresa Belenske, whose DNA was found on a blanket connected to Tammy Zywicki's 1992 killing as investigators continue searching for answers in the cold case.

Could a new person of interest help solve Tammy Zywicki’s murder?
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A new lead in the 1992 murder of Tammy Zywicki: Illinois State Police have identified a person of interest who they say is not a suspect. Camille Anderson, co-host of “Our True Crime Podcast,” breaks down the latest developments and what investigators hope the public can help uncover.

New video released in deadly Fox River boat crash investigation

Illinois officials are asking the public to take another look at a newly released video as investigators work to piece together what happened before a deadly boating crash on the Fox River.

Measles case confirmed in Kane County

A confirmed case of measles was identified in Kane County. The health department is providing updates on things you can do to prevent measles.

Chicago weather: Sunny, mild start to back-to-school week

Chicago gets a stretch of mild, mostly sunny weather this week, with the main storm chances arriving Wednesday and again late Saturday into Sunday.

Chicago race for mayor 2027: Who's running so far?

The first round of voting for Chicago’s next mayor is just under six months away, and the field of candidates has been taking real shape in recent weeks.

Inside Lurie Children’s helicopter transport team
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Go onboard with Lurie Children’s helicopter transport team to see the unique challenges nurses face while caring for young patients in the air. FOX Chicago is teaming up with the hospital to help raise $10,000 for its Chicago Marathon team, supporting programs like this one.