Teen dies after falling from abandoned quarry structure in Joliet, police say
A 16-year-old boy has died after falling about 100 feet from an abandoned rock quarry structure in Joliet, authorities said.
A 16-year-old boy has died after falling about 100 feet from an abandoned rock quarry structure in Joliet, authorities said.
Tough decisions for a tough league. The Bears finalize their 53 man roster.
The Bears whittle their roster down to 53 ahead of the league deadline. Who's in, who's out, and does that make the team better?
The Bears whittle their roster down to 53 ahead of the league deadline. Who's in, who's out, and does that make the team better?
CTA bus crash on Chicago’s West Side sends multiple people to hospitals
A vehicle crashed into a Chicago Transit Authority bus Monday morning on Chicago’s West Side, sending several people to area hospitals, authorities said.
A vehicle crashed into a Chicago Transit Authority bus Monday morning on Chicago’s West Side, sending several people to area hospitals, authorities said.
Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies when badminton racket shaft pierces skull
The family of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died after a badminton racket came apart and pierced her skull during a Maine vacation is suing the Massachusetts-based maker of the sports equipment.
The family of a 6-year-old New Jersey girl who died after a badminton racket came apart and pierced her skull during a Maine vacation is suing the Massachusetts-based maker of the sports equipment.
Heart scan changed her life. Now she's giving back to Lurie Children's
A heart scan changed Whitney's life at 13. Now, the former Lurie Children's patient is helping raise money so other kids can get potentially lifesaving scans. FOX Chicago is teaming up with Lurie Children's to raise $10,000. See how you can help.
A heart scan changed Whitney's life at 13. Now, the former Lurie Children's patient is helping raise money so other kids can get potentially lifesaving scans. FOX Chicago is teaming up with Lurie Children's to raise $10,000. See how you can help.
Illinois man missing at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Have you seen him? Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak remains missing as crews expand their search in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Have you seen him? Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak remains missing as crews expand their search in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Deerfield man offered to pay teen girl for sex at Elmhurst gas station, prosecutors say
A 70-year-old man was charged and released from custody after prosecutors say he solicited a teen girl for sex at a suburban Chicago gas station.
A 70-year-old man was charged and released from custody after prosecutors say he solicited a teen girl for sex at a suburban Chicago gas station.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sees surge in Illinois enrollment
Share Our Spare Executive Director Umi Grigsby discusses Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and its impact in Chicago as thousands of Illinois children enroll in the program.
Share Our Spare Executive Director Umi Grigsby discusses Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and its impact in Chicago as thousands of Illinois children enroll in the program.
Indiana Gov. Braun, FEMA administrator assess storm recovery in Gary
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton join Gary Mayor Eddie Melton to assess storm recovery efforts and provide an update on resources for impacted communities.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton join Gary Mayor Eddie Melton to assess storm recovery efforts and provide an update on resources for impacted communities.
Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: ‘I don’t want Canadian anything’
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
Chicago weekend violence leaves 41 shot, 3 dead
At least 41 people were shot across Chicago over the weekend, including 15 people in a mass shooting in Washington Park.
At least 41 people were shot across Chicago over the weekend, including 15 people in a mass shooting in Washington Park.
Search continues after Chicago mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 14 wounded
Chicago police are searching for the person responsible for a mass shooting in Washington Park that left one person dead and 14 others wounded Saturday night.
Chicago police are searching for the person responsible for a mass shooting in Washington Park that left one person dead and 14 others wounded Saturday night.
New study finds Chicago TIF investments favor downtown
UIC Great Cities Institute Director Teresa Córdova discusses a new study examining how Chicago has used TIF funding and whether the system can better support struggling neighborhoods.
UIC Great Cities Institute Director Teresa Córdova discusses a new study examining how Chicago has used TIF funding and whether the system can better support struggling neighborhoods.
Man wanted in Texas for sex assault of child arrested in Chicago suburb
Authorities say a DNA sample helped lead investigators to a Texas fugitive living in the Chicago area.
Authorities say a DNA sample helped lead investigators to a Texas fugitive living in the Chicago area.
Cook County confirms first human West Nile virus cases of season
Cook County health officials are warning of a high risk of West Nile virus infection after confirming the first four human cases in the suburbs this season.
Cook County health officials are warning of a high risk of West Nile virus infection after confirming the first four human cases in the suburbs this season.
Chicago mayor teases ‘special announcement’ as reelection questions grow
Is Mayor Brandon Johnson ready to make his 2027 plans official? A mysterious Sept. 13 announcement is fueling speculation.
Is Mayor Brandon Johnson ready to make his 2027 plans official? A mysterious Sept. 13 announcement is fueling speculation.
Closing arguments begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Attorney Karen Conti breaks down the evidence against Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the defense’s case and what to expect as jurors prepare to deliberate in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
Attorney Karen Conti breaks down the evidence against Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the defense’s case and what to expect as jurors prepare to deliberate in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
Fire crews respond to building fire in Northlake
A large fire department response was underway Monday morning in Northlake.
A large fire department response was underway Monday morning in Northlake.
Fire reported in Northlake
Firefighters responded Monday morning to a blaze in Northlake.
Firefighters responded Monday morning to a blaze in Northlake.
Chicago man charged after gun, drugs found during traffic stop
Cook County sheriff’s police say a traffic stop in Chicago led investigators to a backpack containing some items.
Cook County sheriff’s police say a traffic stop in Chicago led investigators to a backpack containing some items.