Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop

Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.

Chicago mayor to meet Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit

Another Illinois leader is heading to the Vatican. Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to meet Chicago-native Pope Leo XIV later this month.

Trump to meet with Xi in China as Iran tensions shadow economic talks
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President Donald Trump begins high-stakes meetings with Xi Jinping focused on trade, technology and Taiwan, while the ongoing conflict involving Iran adds new pressure to the discussions.

CPS faces difficult budget decisions as staffing cuts loom
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Chicago Public Schools officials and board members are weighing next steps as ongoing budget deficits threaten staff positions and add pressure to the district’s financial challenges.

Former Indiana caretaker found guilty in beating of disabled resident caught on video

A former Hammond caretaker has been found guilty after prosecutors say he assaulted a disabled resident inside a group home, with the attack captured on surveillance video.

FOX Chicago joins Food Depository to help feed kids this summer
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Our FOX Chicago team is stepping up to make a difference. As part of FOX 32 Cares, we partnered with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to pack boxes and help provide meals for kids across Chicago. The goal is to raise $15,000, which will provide 45,000 meals for children during summer break.

Former beauty mogul, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics left his fortune and will soon be ordained a priest

He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.

Jake and Iris announce they’re expecting a baby | ChicagoNOW
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Jake and Iris are getting ready for their newest adventure – they’re expecting a baby! Congratulations to the growing family!  

Missing girl, 15, last seen on Chicago's South Side

Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for days from the South Side.

FULL REMARKS: Johnson, Pritzker on Chicago’s bid to host 2028 DNC
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. Pritzker addressed Chicago’s bid to bring the 2028 Democratic National Convention back to the city.

McDonald’s secures naming rights for Chicago Fire’s new stadium
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Chicago Fire FC executive Dave Baldwin discusses the new partnership with McDonald's, which includes naming rights for the club’s stadium in The 78 and expanded community initiatives across Chicago.