Viral Chicago rat attack story leads to eye-saving diagnosis
A Chicago man whose story of waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face captured the attention of millions is now receiving treatment after doctors watching FOX Chicago’s report stepped in to help.
A Chicago man whose story of waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face captured the attention of millions is now receiving treatment after doctors watching FOX Chicago’s report stepped in to help.
Viral Chicago rat attack story leads to eye-saving diagnosis
A Rogers Park man's viral story about waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face led doctors to identify and treat a serious eye infection that could have caused permanent vision loss.
A Rogers Park man's viral story about waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face led doctors to identify and treat a serious eye infection that could have caused permanent vision loss.
NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway after seven years
The wait is over: NASCAR is returning to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet for the first time in seven years.
The wait is over: NASCAR is returning to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet for the first time in seven years.
Chicago's Fed Money Museum celebrates 25 years with a milestone makeover
The Chicago Fed Money Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new exhibits. Museum Team Lead Jennifer Bridge joins Good Day Chicago to share what visitors can expect.
The Chicago Fed Money Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new exhibits. Museum Team Lead Jennifer Bridge joins Good Day Chicago to share what visitors can expect.
How Chicago communities are working to prevent Fourth of July weekend violence
Although last year's Fourth of July weekend saw less violence than in recent years, community leaders are still preparing for any potential crime. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis looks at the efforts helping neighborhoods stay safe over the holiday.
Although last year's Fourth of July weekend saw less violence than in recent years, community leaders are still preparing for any potential crime. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis looks at the efforts helping neighborhoods stay safe over the holiday.
July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
Anthropologists use DNA to identify remains of Revolutionary War soldier who died in 1780
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
Chicago man charged with attempted murder in Little Village shooting
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a shooting this week in the Little Village neighborhood.
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a shooting this week in the Little Village neighborhood.
Chicago man busted for gun, weed during downtown traffic stop: officials
A Chicago man has been charged after police recovered a loaded gun and marijuana after pulling him over downtown Wednesday.
A Chicago man has been charged after police recovered a loaded gun and marijuana after pulling him over downtown Wednesday.
CTA passengers escorted to safety after tree on tracks derails train
CTA Yellow Line passengers in Evanston were forced to evacuate a train late Thursday after a storm knocked a tree onto the tracks, causing the train to derail.
CTA Yellow Line passengers in Evanston were forced to evacuate a train late Thursday after a storm knocked a tree onto the tracks, causing the train to derail.
CTA passengers escorted to safety after tree lands on tracks
A tree crashed onto the Yellow Line tracks on Thursday night and dozens of CTA passengers had to be helped off the elevated train.
A tree crashed onto the Yellow Line tracks on Thursday night and dozens of CTA passengers had to be helped off the elevated train.
Homicides in Chicago up slightly so far in 2026, data shows
Homicides in Chicago have increased slightly during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary data.
Homicides in Chicago have increased slightly during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary data.
Chicago weather: Fourth of July weekend forecast
After days of dangerous heat, Chicago is transitioning to a stormy and humid Fourth of July weekend with periodic chances for severe weather.
After days of dangerous heat, Chicago is transitioning to a stormy and humid Fourth of July weekend with periodic chances for severe weather.
Chicago tenant without air conditioning during dangerous heat wave
Juel Stanley has been without air conditioning in her 10th floor apartment on South Michigan Avenue since before the recent heat wave began.
Juel Stanley has been without air conditioning in her 10th floor apartment on South Michigan Avenue since before the recent heat wave began.
Chicago tenant without air conditioning during dangerous heat wave
The heat in Chicago is causing a lot of discomfort at a prominent high rise. Some apartments have been without air conditioning. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.
The heat in Chicago is causing a lot of discomfort at a prominent high rise. Some apartments have been without air conditioning. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.
Two charged after severed arm with Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake, police say
A severed arm with a distinctive Green Bay Packers tattoo led investigators to identify a Plainfield man whose remains were recovered from Lake Mattoon, and two people have now been charged in the case, Illinois State Police said.
A severed arm with a distinctive Green Bay Packers tattoo led investigators to identify a Plainfield man whose remains were recovered from Lake Mattoon, and two people have now been charged in the case, Illinois State Police said.
Hidden Pullman archives bring Chicago history to life ahead of America's 250th anniversary
At Pullman National Historical Park, lost archives and hidden artifacts are helping to bring the community's story to life.
At Pullman National Historical Park, lost archives and hidden artifacts are helping to bring the community's story to life.
Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
Search for next CPD Superintendent, will State Rep. Benton resign? | The Chicago Report
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling has announced his retirement and the search begins for his replacement. And, State Rep. Harry Benton is being called to resign after an investigation into alleged misconduct. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling has announced his retirement and the search begins for his replacement. And, State Rep. Harry Benton is being called to resign after an investigation into alleged misconduct. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."