Chicago man charged after stabbing in Marquette Park

A Chicago man has been charged after police said he stabbed a 41-year-old man and threatened another person Saturday on the Southwest Side.

Elgin man sentenced after woman was kidnapped, stabbed and beaten

An Elgin man convicted of aggravated kidnapping was sentenced to 15 years in prison after prosecutors said he and two other men kidnapped and violently assaulted a woman they knew in 2023.

Dolton police officer placed on leave after video circulates online: 'Gangster tactics'

A Dolton police officer has been placed on leave after videos showing a confrontation with a Calumet City man outside his home went viral, prompting an investigation into the shooting.

Dolton police officer placed on leave after shooting video goes viral
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A viral video shows a confrontation between a Dolton police officer and a Calumet City man, prompting an investigation and the officer’s placement on leave after shots were fired.

70-year-old’s plea for help leads to wider investigation of Chicago buildings

What began with a 70-year-old Chicago woman pleading for help has grown into a wider FOX Chicago investigation examining a management company, multiple properties and years of building violations.

Chicago building investigation expands after 70-year-old tenant’s plea for help
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What began with a 70-year-old Chicago woman pleading for help has grown into a wider FOX Chicago investigation examining a management company, multiple properties and years of building violations.

Chicago City Council is set to vote on a parking meter deal tomorrow
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The city is set to vote on a final sale of its parking meter concession to Stonepeak. The deal includes pension contribution, profit share and other fininacial incentives. 

Chicago budget battle heats up as 29 aldermen push back on taxes
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A powerful bloc of 29 Chicago aldermen is demanding no property tax or corporate head tax increases as the city heads into a high-stakes budget fight with Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Chicago toddler shot in head after man allegedly pulls gun trigger instead of drill

New details shed light on how an 18-month-old girl was shot in the back of the head inside a Chicago apartment, with prosecutors alleging the gun went off when a man mistakenly pulled the trigger while holding a gun and a cordless drill.

CPS enrollment drops by 11,500 for the 2026 - 2027 school year
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Chicago Public School see a decline of more than 10k students this year. Despite the drop, CPS reclaimed its spot as the nation's third-largest school district ahead of Miami-Dade.

Illinois man sentenced after attacking, biting 71-year-old family member

An Illinois man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to kill a 71-year-old family member in her Big Rock Township home.

Chicago teens call for more jobs, resources in their neighborhoods
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A survey by My Block, My Hood, My City highlights young people’s calls for more job opportunities, educational programs, housing and mental health resources on the South and West sides.