New Spinosaurus species to debut at Chicago Children’s Museum

A newly discovered species of Spinosaurus unearthed in the African Sahara will go on display at the Chicago Children’s Museum beginning March 1.

February is American Heart Month
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February is coming to an end and so is American Heart Month.  The month shines a spotlight on heart health. Raising awareness could save lives.  Joining us right now to talk more about it is Doctor Sujith Kalathiveetil from the DuPage Medical Group.

Chicago nurses rally against ICE, call for shift to health care funding

Nurses in Chicago joined others across the country Thursday in a coordinated protest against federal immigration enforcement, gathering in the city’s Medical District to call for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and a shift in funding toward health care.

Three fisherman rescued after falling through ice
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Rescuers pull three fisherman from the icy waters near the town of Johnsburg. That's by McHenry.  The fishermen fell through the ice but they will be OK as medics took them to the hospital.

Nurses rally to protest ICE, immigration operations
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Nurses across the country are uniting against immigration enforcement. They gathered tonight at the medical district on Chicago's West Side. Joanie Lum is there, they say ice is a threat to public health.

2 dancers killed, 3 injured in Bishop Ford crash
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A tragic crash on the Bishop Ford Freeway is hitting Chicago’s dance community especially hard tonight. Two members of Ultimate Threat Dance Corp. were killed. Fox Chicago’s Leslie Moreno joins us in studio.

Chicago weather: Storm chances fade as winter chill returns

Scattered showers and a few storms will be possible this evening and tonight, but the overall threat of severe storms in Chicagoland appears fairly low. The higher severe threat remains south across central Illinois and central Indiana.

Medical debt relief update: Who qualifies, what's next
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Over half a million people in Illinois are about to get life changing news in the mail.  Their medical debt is gone.  Terrence found out who made it happen and how much more help could be coming.

Hinsdale spa owner back in court
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The owner of a Hinsdale spa will go before a judge tomorrow morning after police say he allegedly filmed clients using a hidden camera.  Kasey Chronis has been tracking this case and joins us live in Hinsdale with new details. 

Bears shift to Hammond for new stadium
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From the Chicago Bears to the Hammond Bears?  Indiana lawmakers advancing a bill that could potentially lure the team across state lines.  Tia Ewing joins us live from Hammond-

Two arrested after deadly 2022 Hobart shooting
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It’s been over three years since a double homicide in Hobart.   Now, two men have been arrested.  

Hinsdale spa owner back in court tomorrow
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The owner of a Hinsdale spa is due back in court tomorrow morning -- after police say he secretly recorded customers during treatments.  Kasey Chronis has been following this story since last month -- and joins us with the latest on the case. 

FBI contacts Mexican authorities in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
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The reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's safe return has risen to over $200,000. Thanks to a large donation from a Milwaukee attorney. 

Former Prince Andrew arrested over ties to Epstein
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Eleven hours in holding, and former Prince Andrew is out of that London police station.  He wasn't charged with a crime.  But as Stephanie Bennett explains he wasn't exonerated either. 

Cook County prosecutor lays out plan to charge federal agents
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Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke on Thursday announced a new policy detailing how federal agents would be investigated and potentially charged after violent clashes tied to “Operation Midway Blitz.” She says the goal is simple: no one is above the law.

Hammond Bears? Indiana residents react
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People in Hammond are split.  Some are excited, thinking maybe this could put the city on the map.  Others are a little skeptical, wondering what this would mean for traffic taxes.  Tia Ewing's been hearing it all.