Chicago City Hall turmoil: Emails allege 'lies,' 'hostile work environment'
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Former city human relations commissioner Nancy Andrade resigned from her post last month amid a spat over a report on antisemitism she was preparing.

Republicans hold on to Georgia House seat, thin majority ahead of midterms
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Republicans retained control of the U.S. House seat in Georgia once held by Marjorie Taylor Greene, a one-time Trump ally, but their majority remains slim ahead of the midterm elections.

Chicagoans split on Iran conflict, calls to invoke 25th Amendment
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The U.S.-Iran conflict has escalated in recent weeks following American and allied strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear-related infrastructure, raising fears of a broader regional war. 

Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israeli attack, local reports say

Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.

Mom accused of killing 3 children offers to admit role in crime in move that could dodge prison time

Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children, offered to formally admit her role in the crime in a legal move ahead of her upcoming murder trial in July.

DHS says US may stop processing international travelers at major airports in 'sanctuary cities'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that the agency could halt customs operations at airports that aren’t complying with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering 7 women, admits to killing another

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case, admitting to multiple counts of murder in exchange for consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, according to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.

McHenry Outdoor Theater kicks off season
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FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton visited the McHenry Outdoor Theater, showing why cooler temps are no match for a cozy night under the stars—just don’t forget your blanket.

US still plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia despite Costa Rica agreement

U.S. government attorneys told a federal judge Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, even though Costa Rica has agreed to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries.

Illinois leaders rally against Trump after threats to Iran
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President Donald Trump's recent threats to Iran have brought down calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.

Hobart fire rips through pole barn

A large fire broke out at a pole barn Tuesday night in Hobart, Indiana.

Ceasefire raises questions about stability in Middle East
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Paul Poast from the University of Chicago breaks down whether the new U.S.-Israel-Iran ceasefire will hold, what it means for global tensions and oil prices, and the risks of future conflict.

SUV crashes into beauty salon on Chicago's NW Side

An SUV crashed into a beauty salon late Tuesday night in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood.