Race to Mackinac 2026: Chicago's iconic sailing race gets underway
The wind is up, the sails are ready, and one of Chicago's most storied summer traditions is underway.
The wind is up, the sails are ready, and one of Chicago's most storied summer traditions is underway.
One year after Bibiano Ruano's killing, family seeks answers and justice
A year after a popular Chicago content creator was gunned down on the city's Southwest Side, his family is renewing their plea for answers. There's also a $10,000 reward for information that could help solve the case.
A year after a popular Chicago content creator was gunned down on the city's Southwest Side, his family is renewing their plea for answers. There's also a $10,000 reward for information that could help solve the case.
From grief to action: Friend's death at Chicago teen takeover fuels push for youth-led violence prevention
Two Chicago teens who lost friends to gun violence say the tragedies inspired them to push for violence prevention instead of takeovers.
Two Chicago teens who lost friends to gun violence say the tragedies inspired them to push for violence prevention instead of takeovers.
Chicago teen takeover deaths inspire youth-led change with initiative that 'attacks the root cause'
After a teen takeover turns deadly, some teens go home while others are left mourning friends lost to violence. FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing introduces GoodKids MadCity's Isaiah Williams and Fabian Walker, who transformed their grief into action with a plan to help curb youth violence.
After a teen takeover turns deadly, some teens go home while others are left mourning friends lost to violence. FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing introduces GoodKids MadCity's Isaiah Williams and Fabian Walker, who transformed their grief into action with a plan to help curb youth violence.
Indiana State Police trooper shot while chasing stolen vehicle in Michigan City; suspect dead
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot Friday morning during a car chase, marking a second time in two months an Indiana officer has been shot in the line of duty. The suspect was later found dead.
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot Friday morning during a car chase, marking a second time in two months an Indiana officer has been shot in the line of duty. The suspect was later found dead.
2026 Race to Mackinac sets sail this weekend
Excitement is building as some of the nation's best sailors take to Lake Michigan for the 2026 Race to Mackinac this weekend. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis reports.
Excitement is building as some of the nation's best sailors take to Lake Michigan for the 2026 Race to Mackinac this weekend. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis reports.
Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long
A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her.
A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her.
Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care
Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.
Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.
Jury convicts Chicago man in murder-for-hire scheme: 'I want them off the board'
A Chicago man has been convicted on federal charges after prosecutors said he plotted to have two potential witnesses killed before they could testify in his cousin's murder trial.
A Chicago man has been convicted on federal charges after prosecutors said he plotted to have two potential witnesses killed before they could testify in his cousin's murder trial.
The Gacy Cold Case: Hunt for the missing eight | Wearing the Badge S2E9
In this powerful episode of Wearing the Badge, host Garry McCarthy talks with 27-year veteran Commander Jason Moran of the Cook County Sheriff's Department about the painstaking, emotional reality of unresolved homicide and long-term missing person investigations.
In this powerful episode of Wearing the Badge, host Garry McCarthy talks with 27-year veteran Commander Jason Moran of the Cook County Sheriff's Department about the painstaking, emotional reality of unresolved homicide and long-term missing person investigations.
Off-duty NW Indiana police officer arrested for DWI in department vehicle
A Cedar Lake police officer was arrested for operating a department-issued vehicle while intoxicated Sunday, police announced Friday.
A Cedar Lake police officer was arrested for operating a department-issued vehicle while intoxicated Sunday, police announced Friday.
Chicago Public Library Foundation names new CEO
The Chicago Public Library Foundation has named Eva Giglio as its new CEO, five months after the death of the organization's former leader. She joins Good Day Chicago to discuss her new role and vision for the foundation.
The Chicago Public Library Foundation has named Eva Giglio as its new CEO, five months after the death of the organization's former leader. She joins Good Day Chicago to discuss her new role and vision for the foundation.
Firing up the grill? Beef prices more expensive due to shortage | ChicagoLIVE
The average price right now for a pound of ground beef is $6.75 nationwide. Cliff McConville from All Grass Farms explains the recent rise in beef prices and what's driving the shortage in beef.
The average price right now for a pound of ground beef is $6.75 nationwide. Cliff McConville from All Grass Farms explains the recent rise in beef prices and what's driving the shortage in beef.
Two potential sites for Bears stadium, cyclospora in Illinois and more | Week in Review
This week on "Week in Review," our first look at two potential sites for the Bears stadium, a suspect charged after the tragic death of a 10-year-old and the intestinal parasite that is wreaking havoc in Illinois.
This week on "Week in Review," our first look at two potential sites for the Bears stadium, a suspect charged after the tragic death of a 10-year-old and the intestinal parasite that is wreaking havoc in Illinois.
NASA chief confirms agency has unexplained UFO imagery: 'We don't know what it is'
NASA chief Jared Isaacman has confirmed that the space agency has taken images of objects that remain unknown, which could be classified as UFOs.
NASA chief Jared Isaacman has confirmed that the space agency has taken images of objects that remain unknown, which could be classified as UFOs.
Chicago Bears superfan featured in Bears Hallmark holiday movie | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Bears superfan Mike Fosnaugh shares his thoughts on the stadium drama and his experience as an extra on a Bears Hallmark holiday movie filming in Chicago this week.
Chicago Bears superfan Mike Fosnaugh shares his thoughts on the stadium drama and his experience as an extra on a Bears Hallmark holiday movie filming in Chicago this week.
Chicago man charged in deadly West Rogers Park shooting nearly a year later
A Chicago man was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last August in the West Rogers Park neighborhood.
A Chicago man was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last August in the West Rogers Park neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Spotty storms today before next week's heat wave
Scattered storms today will give way to a sunny weekend before Chicago heads into a prolonged stretch of 90-degree heat next week.
Scattered storms today will give way to a sunny weekend before Chicago heads into a prolonged stretch of 90-degree heat next week.
Ex-suburban Chicago school leader accused of spending $10K+ on personal purchases, adult websites
A former suburban Chicago high school superintendent is accused of using a district credit card for more than $10,000 in personal expenses, including adult-content websites. Here's what prosecutors say.
A former suburban Chicago high school superintendent is accused of using a district credit card for more than $10,000 in personal expenses, including adult-content websites. Here's what prosecutors say.
Passenger partially sucked out of plane after ‘window dislodged in-flight’
A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window when it broke mid-flight.
A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window when it broke mid-flight.