5 charged in shooting of Indiana judge, wife
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Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Sunday shooting that wounded an Indiana judge and his wife in Lafayette.

Chicago weather: Arctic air brings dangerous wind chills, closes schools

Dangerous cold continues across Chicago through Saturday, with snow arriving this weekend and road conditions likely worsening into early next week.

5 charged in shooting of Indiana judge, wife

Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Sunday shooting that wounded an Indiana judge and his wife in Lafayette.

Bally's Casino license extenstion?
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Another request by Bally's to extend its temporary gambling license in River North. They were supposed to open its permanent casino this fall. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski shows you why there are more questions about these new delays.

Volunteers hit the streets overnight to ensure Chicago’s unhoused are counted

Hundreds of volunteers are spreading out across Chicago tonight in freezing temperatures for a federally required effort to better understand homelessness in the city.

Ford Heights church asks for donations after fire
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A local pastor and his congregation are now looking to rebuild from the ashes of a devastating fire.  You can see just how big the flames got consuming their church in Ford Heights.

Chicago's 2026 point in time homeless count
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Tonight, hundreds of volunteers are fanning out across Chicago in freezing temperatures for a federally required effort to better understand homelessness in our city. It’s called the Point-in-Time Count, a one-night snapshot used to help guide funding and services. Fox Chicago's Leslie Moreno is there with a look at the city's efforts.

Chicago weather: Wind chill plummet to -30 to -40 tonight and Friday

Dangerously cold conditions will take hold of Chicagoland tonight and last through at least Saturday. Overnight lows will plummet to around -10 with west-northwest winds gusting to 30 mph at times.

Illinois investigates South Shore ICE raid linked to apartment management

The state of Illinois is investigating whether last September’s military-style ICE raid on a South Shore Apartment building came after a tip from building management for the purpose of intimidating minority residents into ultimately vacating the premises. 

Why a short trip outside can land you in the ER during Chicago’s deep freeze

Chicago emergency rooms are preparing for a rise in cold-related injuries as extreme temperatures set in, with doctors warning that numbness can mask serious damage and that even short, poorly dressed trips outside can quickly turn dangerous.

Massive blaze destroys suburban Chicago church

A historic South Side church is heavily damaged after a fire tore through the building on Wednesday.

Extreme cold explained by Chicago doctors
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Emergency rooms are getting ready for frostbite and hypothermia cases.   Terrence Lee talked to a doctor today about how to stay safe out there.

Shelter-in-place lifted after Joliet police arrest man on gun, drug charges

A Joliet man was detained during a search warrant on Thursday in Joliet. Due to an abundance of caution, Joliet police ordered a shelter in place for nearby residents as well as a nearby school.