Chicago hotel workers could strike after contracts expire
More than 7,000 Chicago hotel workers are working without a contract after negotiations stalled, and their union says a strike could begin at any time, potentially affecting hotels, guests and the city's tourism industry.
More than 7,000 Chicago hotel workers are working without a contract after negotiations stalled, and their union says a strike could begin at any time, potentially affecting hotels, guests and the city's tourism industry.
Travelers warned of murder, kidnappings and drink-spiking robberies in vacation hot spot
The U.S. State Department issued an advisory for this South American destination warning that violent crime occurs "in urban areas, day and night."
The U.S. State Department issued an advisory for this South American destination warning that violent crime occurs "in urban areas, day and night."
Students on school bus serenade Arizona toddler for his 2nd birthday
An Arizona toddler is going viral for showing the power of neighborhood kindness.
An Arizona toddler is going viral for showing the power of neighborhood kindness.
World Trade Center beams travel from Oak Lawn for 9/11 remembrance events
A traveling exhibit featuring steel beams from the World Trade Center is leaving Oak Lawn for New York, where first responders and communities will honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 during a series of remembrance events marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
A traveling exhibit featuring steel beams from the World Trade Center is leaving Oak Lawn for New York, where first responders and communities will honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 during a series of remembrance events marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
Asian tiger mosquitoes are invading Chicagoland — here’s how to protect yourself
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
Illinois women sentenced to 8 years for DUI crash that killed 2
A Batavia woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for an alcohol-fueled 2023 crash that killed two people in Blackberry Township.
A Batavia woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for an alcohol-fueled 2023 crash that killed two people in Blackberry Township.
ComEd program celebrates 15 years of creating jobs for adults with disabilities
FOX Chicago's Natalie Bomke highlights ComEd's Energy Force Ambassador Program, which is celebrating 15 years of providing meaningful work opportunities for adults with disabilities through partnerships with more than 30 local organizations.
FOX Chicago's Natalie Bomke highlights ComEd's Energy Force Ambassador Program, which is celebrating 15 years of providing meaningful work opportunities for adults with disabilities through partnerships with more than 30 local organizations.
Flock cameras: Public safety tool or privacy concern? Pt. 2
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
Flock cameras: Public safety tool or privacy concern?
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
US faces growing global tensions as conflicts, military leadership shift
Political science professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments involving Iran, China, and recent changes in U.S. military leadership, explaining what they could mean for America's role on the world stage.
Political science professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments involving Iran, China, and recent changes in U.S. military leadership, explaining what they could mean for America's role on the world stage.
Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
2-year-old killed in domestic-related Frankfort homicide
A 2-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive inside a Frankfort home, where police say the child’s mother was also found injured in an apparent suicide attempt.
A 2-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive inside a Frankfort home, where police say the child’s mother was also found injured in an apparent suicide attempt.
Chicago police warn of string of overnight business burglaries across 7 neighborhoods
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago early Tuesday morning is under investigation. Here's what happened.
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago early Tuesday morning is under investigation. Here's what happened.
Chicago police investigating string of overnight business burglaries across multiple neighborhoods
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago is under investigation.
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago is under investigation.
Chicago weather: Dangerous heat continues before storms return
🥵A Heat Advisory now covers all of Chicagoland as feels-like temperatures climb well above 100 again Wednesday.
🥵A Heat Advisory now covers all of Chicagoland as feels-like temperatures climb well above 100 again Wednesday.
2 Chicago police officers injured in South Side crash
An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.
An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.
Widow sues after husband allegedly recorded while naked at Chicago-area memory care facility
A former suburban Chicago memory care worker pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging she secretly recorded naked residents. One family is now suing.
A former suburban Chicago memory care worker pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging she secretly recorded naked residents. One family is now suing.
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.