Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.
Illinois plans to relocate its largest women's prison, sparking debate
Illinois' plan to move Logan Correctional Center to Crest Hill has drawn mixed reactions as employees worry about their futures and incarcerated women raise concerns about conditions inside the current prison.
Illinois' plan to move Logan Correctional Center to Crest Hill has drawn mixed reactions as employees worry about their futures and incarcerated women raise concerns about conditions inside the current prison.
ICE to immediately cease most vehicle stops, federal sources says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations, according to federal sources.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations, according to federal sources.
Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: Here's how many cases have been reported
Cyclosporiasis cases are climbing in Illinois. Here's what to know and how to protect yourself.
Cyclosporiasis cases are climbing in Illinois. Here's what to know and how to protect yourself.
New World screwworm outbreak raises concerns for pets and livestock
A veterinarian explains what the New World screwworm is, why recent Texas cases are drawing national attention, and how pet owners can protect their animals while staying informed—not alarmed
A veterinarian explains what the New World screwworm is, why recent Texas cases are drawing national attention, and how pet owners can protect their animals while staying informed—not alarmed
Robberies, assaults and rapes spur new US travel warning for popular Caribbean getaway
Americans traveling to Saint Lucia are facing a new warning from the U.S. State Department after officials raised concerns about violent crime on the Caribbean island.
Americans traveling to Saint Lucia are facing a new warning from the U.S. State Department after officials raised concerns about violent crime on the Caribbean island.
Chicago students get free supplies before heading to college
Hundreds of Chicago-area students received free school supplies and other essentials to help them prepare for the start of the college semester.
Hundreds of Chicago-area students received free school supplies and other essentials to help them prepare for the start of the college semester.
Trump notifies Congress the Iran war has resumed
President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress, officially notifying them that hostilities against Iran have begun again.
President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress, officially notifying them that hostilities against Iran have begun again.
Chicago's hottest day of the year: Hear from workers out in this heat
Tuesday will likely be Chicago's hottest day of the year so far. FOX Chicago's Se Kwon spoke with workers out in today's heat.
Tuesday will likely be Chicago's hottest day of the year so far. FOX Chicago's Se Kwon spoke with workers out in today's heat.
US launches new strikes on Iran as Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on military targets in Iran as President Donald Trump announced new measures to secure the Strait of Hormuz and increase pressure on Tehran.
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on military targets in Iran as President Donald Trump announced new measures to secure the Strait of Hormuz and increase pressure on Tehran.
Chicago police officers among 4 hurt in West Side crash
Chicago police say two officers and two women were hurt after a collision involving a squad car and an SUV in Humboldt Park Tuesday morning.
Chicago police say two officers and two women were hurt after a collision involving a squad car and an SUV in Humboldt Park Tuesday morning.
Body recovered from Fox Lake's Myers Bay is missing teen boy
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the body recovered from Myers Bay in Fox Lake is that of a missing 15-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming Monday.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the body recovered from Myers Bay in Fox Lake is that of a missing 15-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming Monday.
Chicago crime: West Side drive-by among two shootings reported overnight
Two men were wounded in separate Chicago shootings, including a drive-by on the West Side. Here's what police reported overnight.
Two men were wounded in separate Chicago shootings, including a drive-by on the West Side. Here's what police reported overnight.
Chicago weather: Heat wave continues through Thursday before slight cooldown
Expect highs near 98 degrees today, with another hot day on Wednesday before changes arrive later this week.
Expect highs near 98 degrees today, with another hot day on Wednesday before changes arrive later this week.
Family of Mary Alice Love presses Mundelein leaders over fatal officer-involved shooting
A packed and emotional Mundelein Village Board meeting unfolded Monday night as the family of Mary Alice Love and dozens of supporters called on village leaders to take action following her fatal officer-involved shooting.
A packed and emotional Mundelein Village Board meeting unfolded Monday night as the family of Mary Alice Love and dozens of supporters called on village leaders to take action following her fatal officer-involved shooting.
Family of Chicago woman found dead in garbage can calls for justice
Chicago police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a garbage can on the south side.
Chicago police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a garbage can on the south side.
Body recovered during search for missing teen in Chain O'Lakes: officials
A body has been recovered from Myers Bay in the Chain O'Lakes during the search for a missing 15-year-old boy, authorities said.
A body has been recovered from Myers Bay in the Chain O'Lakes during the search for a missing 15-year-old boy, authorities said.
Family of Chicago woman found dead in garbage can calls for justice
Family members and neighbors gathered outside Weatherspoon's home, releasing heart-shaped balloons in her memory.
Family members and neighbors gathered outside Weatherspoon's home, releasing heart-shaped balloons in her memory.
Family of Mary Alice Love presses Mundelein leaders over fatal officer-involved shooting
A packed and emotional Mundelein Village Board meeting unfolded Monday night as the family of Mary Alice Love and dozens of supporters called on village leaders to take action following her fatal officer-involved shooting.
A packed and emotional Mundelein Village Board meeting unfolded Monday night as the family of Mary Alice Love and dozens of supporters called on village leaders to take action following her fatal officer-involved shooting.
Trump signs order shrinking 2 Utah national monuments by 90%
President Donald Trump signed an order Monday drastically reducing the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Bears Ears National Monument. Combined, the lands will shrink by more than 90%, from more than three million acres to just over 300,000 acres, according to White House statistics.
President Donald Trump signed an order Monday drastically reducing the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Bears Ears National Monument. Combined, the lands will shrink by more than 90%, from more than three million acres to just over 300,000 acres, according to White House statistics.