Fox Chicago's top trending stories of 2025

Here is a look back at the top trending news stories of 2025 from Fox Chicago.

Two teens arrested after gun threat reported: police

Two teen suspects were arrested after a woman said that a man pointed a gun at her during a verbal altercation on Sunday, according to police.

Girls flag football camp
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Traditionally football is a sport dominated by men, but the times are changing. Women's flag football continues to grow, thanks in part to the NFL and its sponsorship. But there are also some local groups intent on showing that girls belong on the gridiron.

Cutting down screen time for kids
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There's a lot of parents who think their kids are on screens way too much. And, they say it's time to go old school.  CB Cotton has more on an effort to get kids to ditch the screens.

Uncovering the first Christmas in America
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There's been a big discovery about the first Christmas celebration in America. It dates back about five hundred years ago.  Craig Patrick has more on what was found. 

Hundreds of officers honor fallen Park Forest Officer Timothy M. Jones

Hundreds of police officers from across the Chicago area and the Midwest filled the gymnasium at Tinley Park High School on Saturday to celebrate the life of Park Forest Police Officer Timothy M. Jones.

Funeral for Park Forest Officer Tim Jones
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Hundreds of police officers from across the Chicago area and the Midwest filling the gymnasium at Tinley Park High School today to celebrate the life of Park Forest Police officer Timothy M. Jones.

20-year-old in serious condition after South Austin shooting: police

A 20-year-old man is in serious condition after a verbal altercation turned violent in South Austin on Saturday, according to police.

Two men injured in South Side shooting, police say

An 18-year-old and a 22-year-old were injured in a shooting on Saturday, according to Chicago police.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, suspect in Tupac's murder, claims police search was unlawful

Attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis say he was a 60-year-old retired cancer survivor when police arrested him – not the dangerous drug dealer prosecutors are painting him to be.