Illinois woman accidentally buys $250K jackpot lottery ticket
An Illinois woman won a $250,000 lottery jackpot after accidentally purchasing the wrong online ticket.
An Illinois woman won a $250,000 lottery jackpot after accidentally purchasing the wrong online ticket.
New Year’s Eve party options abound across Chicago
Chicagoans are getting ready to ring in the New Year with celebrations, partying and much more at the stroke of midnight.
Chicagoans are getting ready to ring in the New Year with celebrations, partying and much more at the stroke of midnight.
Chicagoans talk about their 2026 New Year's resolutions
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez heads over to the iconic Lou Mitchell's to hear about what resolutions Chicagoans are chasing in the New Year.
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez heads over to the iconic Lou Mitchell's to hear about what resolutions Chicagoans are chasing in the New Year.
Son charged after killing mother, her partner in Richton Park apartment: police
A 21-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his mother and her romantic partner.
A 21-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his mother and her romantic partner.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where
The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Weaving workshop, Lightscape adults-only night
New year, new plans! Here's a list of things to do in Chicago Jan. 2-4.
New year, new plans! Here's a list of things to do in Chicago Jan. 2-4.
Fatal I-80/94 crash snarls traffic for hours in NW Indiana
A driver was killed early Tuesday in a crash involving a semi on westbound Interstate 80 near Grant Street in northwest Indiana, state police said.
A driver was killed early Tuesday in a crash involving a semi on westbound Interstate 80 near Grant Street in northwest Indiana, state police said.
Netanyahu names one condition to achieve peace in Gaza
Israel’s prime minister says any path forward in Gaza starts with one condition: Hamas must disarm.
Israel’s prime minister says any path forward in Gaza starts with one condition: Hamas must disarm.
Man, 20, found shot to death in Chicago home
A man was found shot to death inside a residence Tuesday afternoon in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood.
A man was found shot to death inside a residence Tuesday afternoon in Chicago's Gresham neighborhood.
Chicago weather: New Year's Eve forecast
Another quick round of snow moves in on New Year's Eve before colder air brings near-zero wind chills overnight and a very cold New Year’s Day.
Another quick round of snow moves in on New Year's Eve before colder air brings near-zero wind chills overnight and a very cold New Year’s Day.
New Illinois law aims to better track overdoses
A new law in Illinois is aimed at better tracking the number of overdoses in the state.
A new law in Illinois is aimed at better tracking the number of overdoses in the state.
Chicago police seek 2 suspects in shooting near St. Sabina church
Chicago police are searching for two men and a vehicle in connection with a shooting that occurred near St. Sabina Church.
Chicago police are searching for two men and a vehicle in connection with a shooting that occurred near St. Sabina Church.
Uncertainty grips Chicago's Little Village ahead of New Year's celebrations
Even though New Year's Eve is a traditional time to celebrate in Chicago's Little Village, this year feels different with continued fears of immigration operations in the city.
Even though New Year's Eve is a traditional time to celebrate in Chicago's Little Village, this year feels different with continued fears of immigration operations in the city.
Chicago nonprofit sues federal government over education funding cuts | ChicagoLIVE
The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, a Chicago nonprofit, is suing the U.S. Department of Education over funding cuts that supported wraparound services for students in high-poverty and rural areas. We speak with Patrick Brosnan, executive director of the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, about why the lawsuit was filed, how the funding was used and what the cuts could mean for students and families.
The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, a Chicago nonprofit, is suing the U.S. Department of Education over funding cuts that supported wraparound services for students in high-poverty and rural areas. We speak with Patrick Brosnan, executive director of the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, about why the lawsuit was filed, how the funding was used and what the cuts could mean for students and families.
Fear, uncertainty dampen New Year's Eve celebrations in Chicago's Little Village
New Year’s Eve is typically one of the busiest nights of the year in Little Village, but this year, many say it feels different.
New Year’s Eve is typically one of the busiest nights of the year in Little Village, but this year, many say it feels different.
Chicago crime: Suburban man robbed South Side business at gunpoint, police say
A Maywood man was charged in connection with the armed robbery of a store on Chicago’s South Side last month.
A Maywood man was charged in connection with the armed robbery of a store on Chicago’s South Side last month.
Chicago crime: 2 men shot, 1 fatally, on NW Side, police say
Two men were shot, one fatally, on Chicago’s Northwest Side on Tuesday afternoon.
Two men were shot, one fatally, on Chicago’s Northwest Side on Tuesday afternoon.
New Illinois law addresses fentanyl overdose hotspots
With the start of the new year just hours away, a number of new laws are set to take effect.
With the start of the new year just hours away, a number of new laws are set to take effect.
Camila Mendoza Olmos missing: Investigators discover body amid search for 19-year-old
Investigators announced on that a body was found Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators announced on that a body was found Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago mayor wants state lawmakers to tax ‘ultra-rich’ to help city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is challenging state lawmakers to tax the state's highest earners to help fund the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is challenging state lawmakers to tax the state's highest earners to help fund the city.