Chicago sues oil plant, Sheriff Dart could face felony charges | The Chicago Report
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The City of Chicago and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul are suing a vegetable oil plant on the southeast side. And, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart could face felony charges, according to a new New York Times report.

WATCH: Dashcam captures the split second a routine Tennessee traffic stop goes sideways

A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle.

Video captures smash and grab at popular Illinois pizza restaurant
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Villanova Pizza in Lockport is cleaning up after a smash-and-grab burglary caused significant damage to the restaurant. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports live from the scene with the latest on the investigation and the cleanup efforts.

More trees, better health? Northwestern University says tree canopy loss linked to mortality
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Northwestern University just conducted a study about trees in Chicago, saying the more trees you've got around, the healthier people seem to be. They went neighborhood by neighborhood, looked at tree cover for 10 years and checked it against over 220,000 death records. 

Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia'

Miss North Carolina USA was stripped of her crown weeks before the Miss USA pageant after organizers cited an extended pattern of conduct violating the organization's standards.

PSA faces collector backlash after grading problems at national convention in Rosemont

The National Sports Collectors Convention drew thousands of collectors to Rosemont last weekend, but one of the industry's largest card-grading companies is now facing backlash.

PSA faces collector backlash after grading problems at national convention in Rosemont
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The National Sports Collectors Convention drew thousands of collectors to Rosemont last weekend, but one of the industry's largest card-grading companies is now facing backlash.

Florida woman's wing-fueled weed traffic stop leaves sheriff with questions | ChicagoLIVE
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A Florida woman is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies say she was pulled over for weaving on the road and blamed her driving on eating chicken wings. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins ChicagoLIVE to break down the unusual traffic stop.

Chicago boat tours, water taxis face cancellations due to rising river levels | ChicagoLIVE
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Rising river levels are impacting some tours and water taxi operations, with concerns about safely passing beneath Chicago’s bridges. Wendella Tours & Cruises’ Andrew Sargis explains the issue and what it means for passengers.

How your voice could shape Chicago's next park improvements | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago residents now have a direct say in how the Chicago Park District spends $500,000 on park improvements. Chicago Park District CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how residents can get involved and help shape future projects.

Fox River boat crash: Chicago attorney details family's wrongful death lawsuit | ChicagoLIVE
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Earlier in July, U.S. Marine veteran Magdalena Jablonska of Des Plaines was killed after an alleged intoxicated boater crashed into her on Fox River. Louis C. Cairo, an attorney with GWC Injury Lawyers, explains the details of the family’s wrongful death lawsuit.

New Mexico sues federal government for release of Epstein files

New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, alleging the federal agency unlawfully refused to hand over unredacted documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Indiana Democratic Party chair: 'End the war' instead of extending gas tax holiday
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Indiana drivers will continue paying some of the nation's lowest gas prices after Gov. Mike Braun extended the state's gas tax holiday, which had been set to expire Friday. Karen Tallian, chair of the Indiana Democratic Party, joins the show to discuss the extension and what it means for Hoosier drivers.

Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, will continue recovery at home

Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue intensive physical therapy at home following a fall that led to weeks of treatment.

Chicago weather: Storm chances return this weekend

Today we have showers and a few rumbles in our southern counties. Highs today will be around 80 with mostly cloudy skies. There is a chance for storms tonight, especially south of I-80.

Dallas Shooting: Dallas ISD officer wounded in Sam's Club parking lot

A Dallas ISD police officer was shot while trying to help someone near the Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in Northwest Dallas on Thursday morning.

Chicago police station 'overrun' by rats: 'I'm seeing them pretty much everyday'
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The Chicago Police Department's 20th District station in Budlong Woods has been battling a growing rat infestation, with the property going months without cleanup. The city's Department of Streets and Sanitation is now clearing the area after residents and officers raised concerns. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live with a look at the conditions.

Homer Glen man accused of violent Darien home invasion, police chase

A Homer Glen man accused of breaking into a Darien home, seriously injuring the homeowner and leading police on an 11-mile chase has been ordered held without pretrial release.