What Illinois voters can expect on the 2026 general election ballot
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North Central College political science professor Stephen Caliendo breaks down Illinois’ most competitive races, key ballot issues and what voters should watch ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Six Flags Great America's 'Fright Fest' celebrating 35 years

Six Flags Great America's "Fright Fest" is returning in September with some brand new spooky event offerings.

Chicago-area man accused in deadly boat crash set to enter plea
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Richard Stevenson is due in court Friday morning to enter a plea in the deadly Fox River boat crash that killed Magdalena Jablonska last month.

Tax relief after storms, Chicago out for DNC | The Chicago Report
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Illinois is offering tax relief after the recent severe storms. And, Chicago is now out of the running for hosting the next DNC. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Ford City Mall could be demolished for $200M industrial development

People who live near Ford City Mall protested at Chicago City Hall as the Chicago Plan Commission voted to approve rezoning the property for light industrial use.

Homeowner says ComEd contractor shut off generator, causing basement flooding

A Lansing homeowner says her basement flooded after a ComEd contractor shut off a generator that was powering her sump pumps during a prolonged power outage.

Lansing homeowner faces costly damage after ComEd shuts off generator
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A homeowner in Lansing had their power go out and were using a generator. They were out of the house when ComEd came by to shut the generator off. Now, they're dealing with an expensive mess.

Joe Freshgoods talks fashion, coffee and his new West Town space | Extended interview
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West Side native and streetwear icon Joe Freshgoods sits down with FOX Chicago’s Tia Ewing to discuss his Chicago roots, influential career and new space bringing fashion, coffee, art, books and community together. Watch the extended interview.

Ford City Mall could become warehouse and logistics hub
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The Ford City Mall may turn into a warehouse and logistics hub. The city's Planning Commission approved re-zoning the area to allow industrial development.

4 Chicago firefighters hurt battling fire in Back of the Yards

Four Chicago firefighters were injured, three of them critically, while battling a blaze at a vacant building in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

The Cube brings high-stakes game show action to Chicago
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The Cube, a new immersive gaming experience and the brand’s first U.S. location, is now open on the Magnificent Mile with 21 glass cubes packed with challenges testing balance, speed, memory and teamwork.

CTA Red Line attack: Police seek man accused of punching, whipping riders

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who punched and whipped CTA Red Line riders earlier this month on the North Side.

Remains from 1971 downstate Illinois train crash identified as Chicago mother, daughter

A 55-year mystery surrounding a deadly downstate Illinois train crash has been solved. DNA testing identified the remains as a Chicago mother and her 3-year-old daughter.

Chicago mother wins $400K on scratch-off lottery ticket

A Chicago mother of three won a $400,000 prize with a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket purchased in the Gage Park neighborhood.