Tropical Storm Bertha moves across northern Gulf toward Texas
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'Beauty in Black' star Terrell Carter joins ChicagoLIVE at the NAACP Convention
Terrell Carter sits down with FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago to discuss 'Beauty in Black', his new book, and what attending the convention means to him.
Terrell Carter sits down with FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago to discuss 'Beauty in Black', his new book, and what attending the convention means to him.
Mother charged after 4-year-old left home alone dies in Mundelein house fire, police say
A Mundelein mother is charged with involuntary manslaughter after authorities say she left her 4-year-old son home alone for nearly 20 hours before he died in a house fire.
A Mundelein mother is charged with involuntary manslaughter after authorities say she left her 4-year-old son home alone for nearly 20 hours before he died in a house fire.
Chicago weather: Severe storms, flooding possible; tornadoes can't be ruled out
Strong to severe storms could bring damaging winds, hail and flooding to Chicagoland tonight.
Strong to severe storms could bring damaging winds, hail and flooding to Chicagoland tonight.
BIC helps Chicago-area teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies
Chicago-area teachers are getting a helping hand as they prepare for the upcoming school year. BIC, the company behind some of the popular pens and pencils, is donating free classroom supplies. FOX Chicago’s Brittany Toolis explains what it means for students.
Chicago-area teachers are getting a helping hand as they prepare for the upcoming school year. BIC, the company behind some of the popular pens and pencils, is donating free classroom supplies. FOX Chicago’s Brittany Toolis explains what it means for students.
Albany Park shooting: Chicago SWAT officer among 4 injured, suspect in custody
A Chicago police SWAT officer is expected to make a full recovery after he was shot while responding to a domestic-related incident Monday morning in the Albany Park neighborhood, authorities said.
A Chicago police SWAT officer is expected to make a full recovery after he was shot while responding to a domestic-related incident Monday morning in the Albany Park neighborhood, authorities said.
Bridgeview boil order affects some homes after water main repairs
Some Bridgeview residents are under a precautionary boil order after emergency water main repairs. See if your affected.
Some Bridgeview residents are under a precautionary boil order after emergency water main repairs. See if your affected.
Round Lake Beach shooting: Man killed, suspect arrested
Police say a suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting in Round Lake Beach Sunday night. Here's what we know.
Police say a suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting in Round Lake Beach Sunday night. Here's what we know.
1 hospitalized after plane crashes into house near Fulshear
A small plane crashed into a house near Fulshear on Monday morning.
A small plane crashed into a house near Fulshear on Monday morning.
Chicago leaders clash over competing renter protection plans
Chicago alderpeople agree renters need stronger protections, but competing proposals have created a divide over how those changes should be implemented.
Chicago alderpeople agree renters need stronger protections, but competing proposals have created a divide over how those changes should be implemented.
Can the US avoid all-out war with Iran? Congressman weighs in
Illinois Congressman Bill Foster discusses the latest U.S. strikes on Iran, the risk of a wider conflict, Iran's nuclear program, rising gas prices and whether a diplomatic solution is still possible.
Illinois Congressman Bill Foster discusses the latest U.S. strikes on Iran, the risk of a wider conflict, Iran's nuclear program, rising gas prices and whether a diplomatic solution is still possible.
Canadian wildfire smoke keeps air quality unhealthy across parts of Chicagoland
An air quality alert remains in effect as smoke from Canadian wildfires lingers over northern Illinois, prompting health officials to urge sensitive groups to stay indoors or wear an N95 or KN95 mask outside.
An air quality alert remains in effect as smoke from Canadian wildfires lingers over northern Illinois, prompting health officials to urge sensitive groups to stay indoors or wear an N95 or KN95 mask outside.
Meet the 'Sewer Monster' fighting mosquitoes, West Nile virus
Loyola University Chicago researcher Justin Harbison explains how treating storm drains helps reduce mosquito populations and shares what homeowners can do to lower the risk of West Nile virus.
Loyola University Chicago researcher Justin Harbison explains how treating storm drains helps reduce mosquito populations and shares what homeowners can do to lower the risk of West Nile virus.
Chicago's office market shows signs of recovery as leasing picks up
A new JLL report suggests Chicago's downtown office market is beginning to stabilize as demand for newer, high-quality buildings grows, even as overall vacancy remains elevated.
A new JLL report suggests Chicago's downtown office market is beginning to stabilize as demand for newer, high-quality buildings grows, even as overall vacancy remains elevated.
US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
Suspect lands car on Sandy Springs patrol cruiser during chase
A federal drug suspect tied to a large criminal organization was arrested Friday after his vehicle launched onto a Sandy Springs police cruiser during a chase last week, authorities said.
A federal drug suspect tied to a large criminal organization was arrested Friday after his vehicle launched onto a Sandy Springs police cruiser during a chase last week, authorities said.
Lincoln Park residents react after man killed in shooting outside bar
Police said a fight broke out before someone pulled out a gun and shot a 30-year-old man several times.
Police said a fight broke out before someone pulled out a gun and shot a 30-year-old man several times.
Person killed by Metra train in Wheeling, police say
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Wheeling Monday morning.
A person was struck and killed by a Metra train in Wheeling Monday morning.
Fireworks explode outside of NYC's immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza; 1 in custody
The NYPD is investigating on Monday morning after authorities said a man lit fireworks outside 26 Federal Plaza, the federal immigration court in New York City, and injured two people.
The NYPD is investigating on Monday morning after authorities said a man lit fireworks outside 26 Federal Plaza, the federal immigration court in New York City, and injured two people.
Chicago-area man 'brought death to our county' while trafficking fentanyl, prosecutors say
A Chicago-area man is accused of trafficking hundreds of fentanyl pills and large amounts of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine in the suburbs. Here's what prosecutors say.
A Chicago-area man is accused of trafficking hundreds of fentanyl pills and large amounts of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine in the suburbs. Here's what prosecutors say.