Chicago to break ground on long-awaited Red Line extension project
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other leaders are set to mark the start of construction Friday on the long-delayed CTA Red Line extension.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other leaders are set to mark the start of construction Friday on the long-delayed CTA Red Line extension.
Darren Bailey courts Chicago voters, addresses policy divides in governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey discusses his move to Chicago, positions on the Bears stadium plan and state policy priorities as he works to broaden support in the city.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey discusses his move to Chicago, positions on the Bears stadium plan and state policy priorities as he works to broaden support in the city.
Woman, 22, shot on Chicago's South Side
A 22-year-old woman was shot early Friday in the Washington Park neighborhood.
A 22-year-old woman was shot early Friday in the Washington Park neighborhood.
Chicago police warn of string of armed robberies, carjackings across multiple neighborhoods
Chicago police are investigating a series of carjackings and armed robberies across four neighborhoods this past week.
Chicago police are investigating a series of carjackings and armed robberies across four neighborhoods this past week.
Man stabbed in the neck near Grant Park
A man was stabbed in the neck and seriously wounded Thursday night near Grant Park.
A man was stabbed in the neck and seriously wounded Thursday night near Grant Park.
Chicago weather: Light rain today before sunshine returns
Morning showers may slow the commute, followed by breezy, cooler conditions and a pleasant weekend.
Morning showers may slow the commute, followed by breezy, cooler conditions and a pleasant weekend.
Bears select Dillon Thieneman in first round of NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears just made their pick in the NFL draft. They selected Dillon Thieneman, a safety from Oregon with the 25th pick.
The Chicago Bears just made their pick in the NFL draft. They selected Dillon Thieneman, a safety from Oregon with the 25th pick.
Man charged in Krystal Rivera's death sentenced
One of the men charged in the death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera has been sentenced.
One of the men charged in the death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera has been sentenced.
CPS lunchroom workers arrested during protest
Several CPS lunchroom workers were arrested today during a planned protest for better pay. The workers, represented by Unite Here Local 1 say they’ve been negotiating for nearly a year without a deal. Leslie Moreno joins us live in studio with everything that unfolded.
Several CPS lunchroom workers were arrested today during a planned protest for better pay. The workers, represented by Unite Here Local 1 say they’ve been negotiating for nearly a year without a deal. Leslie Moreno joins us live in studio with everything that unfolded.
New video released of suspects in Little Village deadly mass shooting
Chicago police have released new video in the deadly Little Village mass shooting.
Chicago police have released new video in the deadly Little Village mass shooting.
Passengers evacuated from CTA train derailment
Passengers evacuated from a train derailment. A look at what happened. Joanie Lum has more on the travelers evacuated.
Passengers evacuated from a train derailment. A look at what happened. Joanie Lum has more on the travelers evacuated.
Lawsuit tied to deadly crash at Chatham summer camp | The Chicago Report
The families of the victims of a fatal crash at a Chatham after-school camp are suing the driver and the camp. Family attorney Lance Northcutt says the tragedy and the culpability goes beyond one person.
The families of the victims of a fatal crash at a Chatham after-school camp are suing the driver and the camp. Family attorney Lance Northcutt says the tragedy and the culpability goes beyond one person.
Megaprojects bill advances in House, what's next? | The Chicago Report
The 'megaprojects' bill has advanced in the House, so what's next? Marc Ganis weighs in.
The 'megaprojects' bill has advanced in the House, so what's next? Marc Ganis weighs in.
Chicago Public School lunchroom workers arrested during protest over pay dispute
Several Chicago Public Schools lunchroom workers were arrested Thursday during a planned protest calling for higher pay, as contract negotiations with the district continue.
Several Chicago Public Schools lunchroom workers were arrested Thursday during a planned protest calling for higher pay, as contract negotiations with the district continue.
West Loop residents targeted by group of thieves in ongoing early morning spree
A group of thieves has repeatedly targeted a Near West Side neighborhood overnight for a week, stealing packages and belongings while being caught on surveillance, leaving residents concerned and on alert.
A group of thieves has repeatedly targeted a Near West Side neighborhood overnight for a week, stealing packages and belongings while being caught on surveillance, leaving residents concerned and on alert.
Mall of Louisiana shooting: 1 person dead, several wounded
Multiple people were shot inside the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge Thursday.
Multiple people were shot inside the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge Thursday.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Woodstock movie theater after man’s fall in dark auditorium
The family of a Crystal Lake man is suing a movie theater in Woodstock, Ill., alleging he was left in a darkened auditorium and fell, leading to his death.
The family of a Crystal Lake man is suing a movie theater in Woodstock, Ill., alleging he was left in a darkened auditorium and fell, leading to his death.
Watch Bret Buganski run a sub-5 second 40-yard dash at Bears Draft Party
Watch as FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski blazes through a sub-5-second 40-yard dash at the Bears Draft Party.
Watch as FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski blazes through a sub-5-second 40-yard dash at the Bears Draft Party.
CTA Red, Yellow, Purple lines suspended after train derailment in Rogers Park
Due to a train derailment, CTA trains on the Red, Yellow and Purple lines have been suspended on Thursday in Rogers Park.
Due to a train derailment, CTA trains on the Red, Yellow and Purple lines have been suspended on Thursday in Rogers Park.
Southland College Prep Class of 2026 achieves 100% college acceptance, $50M in scholarships
Southland College Prep Charter High School is celebrating its 13th graduating class with a major milestone—100 percent college acceptance and more than $50-million in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026.
Southland College Prep Charter High School is celebrating its 13th graduating class with a major milestone—100 percent college acceptance and more than $50-million in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026.