CPS must tackle $9.3B debt before August budget deadline | The Chicago Report
Chicago Public Schools faces $9.3 billion in debt and an August budget deadline. Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson explains what it means for the district's finances.
Chicago Public Schools faces $9.3 billion in debt and an August budget deadline. Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson explains what it means for the district's finances.
AA sponsor tried to sexually assault woman in Chicago suburb while toddler sat in backseat: officials
A Chicago man was charged with trying to sexually assault a woman he was sponsoring through Alcoholics Anonymous in southwest suburban Stickney.
A Chicago man was charged with trying to sexually assault a woman he was sponsoring through Alcoholics Anonymous in southwest suburban Stickney.
'Maybe that's earthquake': Woman in Bridgeview recounts storm that ripped roofs off apartments
A woman visiting Bridgeview from Florida spoke about the moment a powerful storm swept through the southwest suburb Thursday night.
A woman visiting Bridgeview from Florida spoke about the moment a powerful storm swept through the southwest suburb Thursday night.
Suburban gas station debris carried away by powerful winds during Illinois tornado outbreak
Northwest suburban Bartlett was hit hard Thursday night as severe weather barreled through Chicagoland.
Northwest suburban Bartlett was hit hard Thursday night as severe weather barreled through Chicagoland.
CPD: Woman killed, teen wounded after gunfire enters South Side home
Chicago police say a woman was killed and a teen boy was wounded after gunfire entered a South Side home early Friday.
Chicago police say a woman was killed and a teen boy was wounded after gunfire entered a South Side home early Friday.
Missing Frankfort boy with special needs found safe, police say
An 11-year-old boy with special needs who went missing in southwest suburban Frankfort has been found safe, police said.
An 11-year-old boy with special needs who went missing in southwest suburban Frankfort has been found safe, police said.
Multiple tornadoes confirmed after Chicagoland storms: NWS
Cleanup continues across parts of Chicagoland after tornadoes and damaging winds Thursday night.
Cleanup continues across parts of Chicagoland after tornadoes and damaging winds Thursday night.
Chicago weather: At least 11 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois, Indiana; cleanup underway
Storm cleanup continues for many in the Chicagoland area in the wake of intense thunderstorms which produced multiple tornadoes on Thursday.
Storm cleanup continues for many in the Chicagoland area in the wake of intense thunderstorms which produced multiple tornadoes on Thursday.
Streator tornado: Photographer helps rescue man trapped under debris
A freelance photographer documenting tornado damage in Streator found himself in the middle of a dramatic rescue after helping save a man trapped beneath the rubble of his home.
A freelance photographer documenting tornado damage in Streator found himself in the middle of a dramatic rescue after helping save a man trapped beneath the rubble of his home.
Severe weather impacts Mumford & Sons concert at Wrigley Field
Severe weather swept through the Chicago area on Thursday and delayed the Mumford & Sons concert at Wrigley Field.
Severe weather swept through the Chicago area on Thursday and delayed the Mumford & Sons concert at Wrigley Field.
Photographer helps rescue trapped homeowner after possible tornado in LaSalle County
A freelance photographer capturing powerful storm damage near Streator, Illinois suddenly became part of the story, helping rescue a man trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed home.
A freelance photographer capturing powerful storm damage near Streator, Illinois suddenly became part of the story, helping rescue a man trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed home.
Thousands across Illinois still without power ahead of more storms
In less than 24 hours, 450,000 ComEd customers were left in the dark — and without air conditioning during a stretch of hot and humid weather. Officials say it could be days before power is fully restored.
In less than 24 hours, 450,000 ComEd customers were left in the dark — and without air conditioning during a stretch of hot and humid weather. Officials say it could be days before power is fully restored.
Chicago Fire and Recess hosting all 104 FIFA World Cup matches
If you want to feel like you're at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Chicago, there's a venue hosting a watch party for all 104 games.
If you want to feel like you're at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Chicago, there's a venue hosting a watch party for all 104 games.
How street gangs make their own automatic weapons | Wearing the Badge
Street gangs are turning handguns into fully automatic weapons, and the response has been caught in a political chokehold. Go inside the ATF's daily intelligence war room to see how federal agents are bypassing the noise, hunting down repeat shooters, and taking back the streets.
Street gangs are turning handguns into fully automatic weapons, and the response has been caught in a political chokehold. Go inside the ATF's daily intelligence war room to see how federal agents are bypassing the noise, hunting down repeat shooters, and taking back the streets.
Chicago Fire hosting official FIFA World Cup watch party at Recess
If you want to feel like you're at the World Cup in Chicago, we may have just the place for you. The Chicago Fire is hosting the official FIFA World Cup watch party at Recess in West Loop.
If you want to feel like you're at the World Cup in Chicago, we may have just the place for you. The Chicago Fire is hosting the official FIFA World Cup watch party at Recess in West Loop.
'We're just praying and hoping': Mumford & Sons fans wait outside Wrigley Field amidst weather watch
Despite a weather watch, gates at Wrigley Field are set to open soon for the Mumford & Sons' concert. Fox Chicago's Joanie Lum speaks to fans eagerly waiting outside the stadium.
Despite a weather watch, gates at Wrigley Field are set to open soon for the Mumford & Sons' concert. Fox Chicago's Joanie Lum speaks to fans eagerly waiting outside the stadium.
Thousands across Illinois still without power ahead of more storms
The pressure is on to restore power across the state before more storms roll in tonight. Fox Chicago's Kasey Chronis talks the latest updates from ComEd.
The pressure is on to restore power across the state before more storms roll in tonight. Fox Chicago's Kasey Chronis talks the latest updates from ComEd.
Pritzker to still attend Bears' games if team moves to Indiana | ChicagoLIVE
Fox Chicago's Lauren Scafidi talks potential Bears move, sports, family with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and gives a sneak peek of her interview on ChicagoLIVE.
Fox Chicago's Lauren Scafidi talks potential Bears move, sports, family with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and gives a sneak peek of her interview on ChicagoLIVE.
Family seeks answers after fatal Norwood Park stabbing, no charges filed
Weeks after a deadly stabbing in Chicago's Norwood Park neighborhood, the family of 24-year-old Giovanni Martinez Jr. is still searching for answers and demanding justice.
Weeks after a deadly stabbing in Chicago's Norwood Park neighborhood, the family of 24-year-old Giovanni Martinez Jr. is still searching for answers and demanding justice.
Family seeks answers after fatal Norwood Park stabbing, no charges filed
Weeks after a deadly stabbing in Chicago's Norwood Park neighborhood, the family of 24-year-old Giovanni Martinez Jr. is still searching for answers and demanding justice.
Weeks after a deadly stabbing in Chicago's Norwood Park neighborhood, the family of 24-year-old Giovanni Martinez Jr. is still searching for answers and demanding justice.