Route 41 reopens after crash investigation in Highland Park: officials
A car crash in Highland Park is under investigation after Route 41 was closed to traffic at Park Avenue on Saturday afternoon.
A car crash in Highland Park is under investigation after Route 41 was closed to traffic at Park Avenue on Saturday afternoon.
3 armed robberies reported within 20 minutes on Chicago's Northwest Side: police
Chicago police are warning of a string of armed robberies in the Portage Park and Logan Square neighborhoods within a 20-minute span.
Chicago police are warning of a string of armed robberies in the Portage Park and Logan Square neighborhoods within a 20-minute span.
55-year-old injured in East Garfield Park shooting: Chicago police
A 55-year-old man was injured in a shooting in East Garfield Park on Saturday, according to Chicago police.
A 55-year-old man was injured in a shooting in East Garfield Park on Saturday, according to Chicago police.
Cicero police searching for suspect in fatal alley shooting
Cicero police are searching for a suspect connected to a fatal shooting during a large fight on Friday.
Cicero police are searching for a suspect connected to a fatal shooting during a large fight on Friday.
Suspect steals Cook County deputy’s car after hitting officer, police say
A Cook County Sheriff’s deputy was injured after a suspect stole his squad car and hit him near the county’s jail on Saturday morning.
A Cook County Sheriff’s deputy was injured after a suspect stole his squad car and hit him near the county’s jail on Saturday morning.
Chicago’s population grew to 2.73M people in 2025, per latest estimate
The City of Chicago’s population grew to more than 2.73 million people in 2025, an increase of more than 5,000 since the previous year, according to the latest estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The City of Chicago’s population grew to more than 2.73 million people in 2025, an increase of more than 5,000 since the previous year, according to the latest estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau.
New Dutch Bros Coffee opens up in Chicago suburbs | ChicagoLIVE
Coffee drinkers rejoice! A new Dutch Bros Coffee location opened up in Chicago's suburbs.
Coffee drinkers rejoice! A new Dutch Bros Coffee location opened up in Chicago's suburbs.
Providing housing help in Chicago with United Way | ChicagoLIVE
Earlier this month, United Way of Metro Chicago's response fund awarded $250,000 to help meet housing needs in our area.
Earlier this month, United Way of Metro Chicago's response fund awarded $250,000 to help meet housing needs in our area.
How unusual redistricting will shape politics in 2026 and beyond | ChicagoLIVE
An unprecedented amount of mid-decade reshaping of congressional districting will likely have a big influence on the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. A Northwestern University professor joined us to break it all down.
An unprecedented amount of mid-decade reshaping of congressional districting will likely have a big influence on the 2026 midterm elections and beyond. A Northwestern University professor joined us to break it all down.
Feds to seek death penalty for Chicago suspect in Jewish museum shooting
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the Chicago man charged in the deadly shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers last year.
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the Chicago man charged in the deadly shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers last year.
Chicago police host gun turn-in event | ChicagoLIVE
The Chicago Police Department is hosting a gun turn-in event this weekend as a way to get unwanted guns out of residents' homes.
The Chicago Police Department is hosting a gun turn-in event this weekend as a way to get unwanted guns out of residents' homes.
Chicago police patrol chief Jon Hein to retire, source says
CPD's chief of patrol John Hein is set to retire at the end of this month, a police source told Fox Chicago.
CPD's chief of patrol John Hein is set to retire at the end of this month, a police source told Fox Chicago.
Good Neighbor Day America brings kindness to Chicago through sports
Good Neighbor Day America is bringing 250 million acts of kindness all across the country, including in Chicago, this weekend.
Good Neighbor Day America is bringing 250 million acts of kindness all across the country, including in Chicago, this weekend.
Chicago crime: Suspect stabbed, seriously hurt victim in the Loop, CPD says
A 36-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 26-year-old victim in the Loop on Thursday.
A 36-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 26-year-old victim in the Loop on Thursday.
Chicago weather: Highs in the 80s before more rain, storms
We begin with some showers and even thunderstorms in the area, but that will give way to summer-like temps.
We begin with some showers and even thunderstorms in the area, but that will give way to summer-like temps.
Pritzker's BUILD plan sparks fight with suburban mayors over housing, local control
Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed BUILD plan is sparking a growing battle over housing — and local control — in Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed BUILD plan is sparking a growing battle over housing — and local control — in Illinois.
Chicago crime: Thief robbed, shot 2 women in West Loop, police say
Two women were robbed and shot in Chicago's West Loop early Saturday morning.
Two women were robbed and shot in Chicago's West Loop early Saturday morning.
Chicago crime: Thief robbed, shot 2 women in West Loop, police say
Two women were robbed and shot in Chicago's West Loop early Saturday morning.
Two women were robbed and shot in Chicago's West Loop early Saturday morning.
Off-duty paramedics saved a teen runner at Huntley High School
We're hearing from two off-duty paramedics who saved a 16-year-old in cardiac arrest. It all happened at a track meet at Huntley high school. Lauren Scafidi shows you when they knew they had to jump in and help and their message to you.
We're hearing from two off-duty paramedics who saved a 16-year-old in cardiac arrest. It all happened at a track meet at Huntley high school. Lauren Scafidi shows you when they knew they had to jump in and help and their message to you.
Chicago weather: Warm weekend ahead with scattered storm chances
Chicago-area residents can expect warm temperatures and periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms through early next week.
Chicago-area residents can expect warm temperatures and periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms through early next week.