Powerball jackpot up to $1.6B after no big winner Saturday

The Powerball jackpot for Monday’s Christmas week drawing has risen to $1.6 billion after no one hit the big prize Saturday night.

Gary's comeback could include the Chciago Bears
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For decades, Gary, Indiana has carried a label it didn’t ask for—and one it’s been fighting to shake.  Once known more for what left than what stayed, the city is now rewriting its own story.  Now—an unexpected headline that could put gary on the national sports map.  Tia Ewing takes us inside a city rebuilding its reputation… and possibly preparing to welcome the Chicago Bears.

Chicago man charged with murder in August shooting: police

A Chicago man has been charged with the murder of a 33-year-old in Archer Heights, according to Chicago Police.

Illinois caregiver gifted $5k for service to family and community

FOX 32 is spotlighting an Illinois caregiver who participates in the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes program

Hidden Hero Spotlight: Serving family and community
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As part of our Fox Forward Holiday Campaign, we are spotlighting an Illinois caregiver, who quietly serves her family and surrounding community.  Like many veteran caregivers --- she knows service can continue long after deployment ends.  Kasey Chronis takes us to paw paw with the heartwarming story. 

History repeats itself as Bears reopen stadium options

This latest Chicago Bears stadium drama has many Bears' fans wondering – Is this a real threat?

7 juveniles charged with attacking mom, son
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Seven juveniles have been charged with beating a mother and child last month while they were walking home from school on the South Side.

Alders pass 2026 budget
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With just days to spare, a renegade coalition of aldermen approved the spending portion of a budget opposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Bears stadium debate: History repeating itself
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This latest Chicago Bears stadium drama has many bears fans wondering -- Is this a real threat? Or is Kevin Warren trying to gain leverage?

Bears-Packers first half feelings
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The Bears can clinch a playoff spot tonight with a win over the Packers. Fox 32 talked to Bears and Packers fans.

Chicago City Council passes 2026 budget, rejects corporate head tax

The Chicago City Council approved the final portions of a record $16.6 billion budget for 2026 by a 30-18 vote on Saturday.

Some Epstein files released Friday disappear from DOJ website

At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.

Woman sexually assaulted, robbed on Chicago's West Side: police

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman on the city’s West Side early Saturday.