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.

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.

Chicago tenant without air conditioning during dangerous heat wave
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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.

Search for next CPD Superintendent, will State Rep. Benton resign? | The Chicago Report
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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." 

Naked man accused of assaulting 3 women in downtown DeKalb, police say

A naked man accused of physically and sexually assaulting three women in downtown DeKalb near the public library and farmers market is in custody, authorities said.

Pullman: The lost archives and hidden artifacts
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As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are taking a look at the places and spaces that helped shape our nation. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis is uncovering the lost archives and hidden artifacts that are bringing the story of Pullman National Historical Park to life.

Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites

Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.

Englewood youth program relocates after two shootings outside center

A free youth program serving more than 40 children in Englewood has been forced to relocate after two shootings happened outside its center at 344 W. 75th Street.

Englewood youth program relocates after two shootings outside center
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A free youth program serving more than 40 children in Englewood has been forced to relocate after two shootings happened outside its center at 344 W. 75th Street.

Valparaiso student files lawsuit over concussion, says high school 'completely failed me'
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Malakai Solomon says his life has changed since suffering a concussion during an unpadded football practice five months ago. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski explains the lawsuit and the allegations against his high school.

Operation New Dawn targets the 'worst of the worst' in Chicago-area crime
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Federal authorities charged 179 people as part of Operation New Dawn, a two-month anti-violence initiative targeting Chicago crime during the spring and summer months. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum explains what this crackdown accomplished.

'Dibs' tradition returns for Evanston's 4th of July Celebration | ChicagoLIVE
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Evanston's Fourth of July Celebration comes with a tradition of its own. Days before the parade, residents line the route with chairs to claim the best spots.