Illinois cell phone ban bill advances as debate grows over classroom impact
A bill restricting cell phone use in Illinois schools is heading to the Senate, with educators and experts weighing its potential effects on student learning and enforcement.
A bill restricting cell phone use in Illinois schools is heading to the Senate, with educators and experts weighing its potential effects on student learning and enforcement.
Chicago weather: Thursday morning forecast
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
Anne Frank Exhibit opens Friday at Griffin MSI
A powerful new exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry shines a light on the past while offering lessons for the future. "Anne Frank: The Exhibition" opens this Friday. Our Kasey Chronis takes you inside -- for an exclusive first-look.
A powerful new exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry shines a light on the past while offering lessons for the future. "Anne Frank: The Exhibition" opens this Friday. Our Kasey Chronis takes you inside -- for an exclusive first-look.
Twitch streamer hit by car during livestream
A Twitch streamer says he's blessed to be alive after his cross country fundraising walk came to a sudden stop. Halfway through the thousand mile journey-- he was hit by a car. It was all captured live on camera. Tia Ewing has his story.
A Twitch streamer says he's blessed to be alive after his cross country fundraising walk came to a sudden stop. Halfway through the thousand mile journey-- he was hit by a car. It was all captured live on camera. Tia Ewing has his story.
Two charged in Oak Lawn burglary spree
A bold overnight crime spree in the south suburbs.
A bold overnight crime spree in the south suburbs.
Oak Park carjacking victim speaks out
An Oak Park woman is sharing her story after a frightening carjacking outside her apartment complex. She says three men robbed her while she was getting groceries to bake for her coworkers. Fox Chicago’s Leslie Moreno joins us live in the studio with all the details.
An Oak Park woman is sharing her story after a frightening carjacking outside her apartment complex. She says three men robbed her while she was getting groceries to bake for her coworkers. Fox Chicago’s Leslie Moreno joins us live in the studio with all the details.
Mega projects bill continues to be delayed
One week since Illinois passed the mega projects bill aimed at keeping the Bears and a stadium in Arlington Heights. But changes have to happen, before the senate takes it up. Bret Buganski explains.
One week since Illinois passed the mega projects bill aimed at keeping the Bears and a stadium in Arlington Heights. But changes have to happen, before the senate takes it up. Bret Buganski explains.
FBI raids home, restaurants of well-known Indiana restaurants in illegal sports betting probe
Federal agents raided multiple locations in northwest Indiana, to bust a long running illegal gambling operation. They arrested more than 20 people --- One is the owner of some popular restaurants. Joanie Lum is live in Merrillville,
Federal agents raided multiple locations in northwest Indiana, to bust a long running illegal gambling operation. They arrested more than 20 people --- One is the owner of some popular restaurants. Joanie Lum is live in Merrillville,
Why Mune Mania is taking the MLB by storm | Chicago Sports Tonight
MLB.com White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin joined Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen on CST. The Sox are red hot, sweeping the Angels on a walk-off RBI single by Colson Montgomery. Merk explains how Will Venable is pressing all the right buttons with his young team, and Tina goes 1-on-1 with the White Sox manager. Also, it's Mune Mania on the southside as Munetaka Murakami is taking the MLB by storm, and Merk talks about Mune's impact on his teammates. Plus, The Athletic's Joel Lorenzi gives us the latest update on the Bulls front office search. Has a front-runner emerged of the 4 reported finalists?
MLB.com White Sox beat writer Scott Merkin joined Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen on CST. The Sox are red hot, sweeping the Angels on a walk-off RBI single by Colson Montgomery. Merk explains how Will Venable is pressing all the right buttons with his young team, and Tina goes 1-on-1 with the White Sox manager. Also, it's Mune Mania on the southside as Munetaka Murakami is taking the MLB by storm, and Merk talks about Mune's impact on his teammates. Plus, The Athletic's Joel Lorenzi gives us the latest update on the Bulls front office search. Has a front-runner emerged of the 4 reported finalists?
Republican bill could change SAFE-T Act, Gas Tax proposal | The Chicago Report
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. And, what's inside the six-month gas tax proposal. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. And, what's inside the six-month gas tax proposal. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
IBM invests in growing Quantum tech in Illinois | The Chicago Report
IBM is expanding its footprint in Chicago with a new FutureNow delivery center on the South Side. The company says the center will bring over 700 new jobs in AI, cybersecurity and Quantum technology.
IBM is expanding its footprint in Chicago with a new FutureNow delivery center on the South Side. The company says the center will bring over 700 new jobs in AI, cybersecurity and Quantum technology.
What's in the six-month gas tax proposal? | The Chicago Report
Illinois House Republicans want to pause the state's gas tax to give drivers some short term relief. Oil prices are still soaring amid the war in Iran. Rep. Ryan Spain's bill would halt the sales tax for six months. But, there's a payoff. Ralph Matire, the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability joins us.
Illinois House Republicans want to pause the state's gas tax to give drivers some short term relief. Oil prices are still soaring amid the war in Iran. Rep. Ryan Spain's bill would halt the sales tax for six months. But, there's a payoff. Ralph Matire, the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability joins us.
Republican bill aims to change SAFE-T Act | The Chicago Report
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. Sen. John Curran introduced the bill and is here with the details.
Senate Republicans are pushing to change the SAFE-T Act to allow judges to deny pre-trial release in certain cases. Sen. John Curran introduced the bill and is here with the details.
Chicago weather: Light rain possible tomorrow
Fox Chicago's JD Rudd has the latest forecast.
Fox Chicago's JD Rudd has the latest forecast.
Murdered Loyola student's parents speak out
Today is the first time we're hearing from the family of that Loyola student killed back in March. And the first time, they looked in the eyes of the man accused of shooting her.
Today is the first time we're hearing from the family of that Loyola student killed back in March. And the first time, they looked in the eyes of the man accused of shooting her.
Anne Frank exhibit debuts Friday with rare artifacts in Chicago
This week, a powerful new exhibit is opening at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.
This week, a powerful new exhibit is opening at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers vote to go on strike
Employees at Brookfield Zoo Chicago could soon be headed to the picket line after 200 members of their union voted to authorize a strike for better pay, staffing and healthcare.
Employees at Brookfield Zoo Chicago could soon be headed to the picket line after 200 members of their union voted to authorize a strike for better pay, staffing and healthcare.
Oak Park carjacking victim speaks out
A woman who was carjacked outside her apartment in Oak Park just opened up about what happened. She says the timing couldn't have been worse Just days before a scheduled surgery. Leslie Moreno is live at the complex.
A woman who was carjacked outside her apartment in Oak Park just opened up about what happened. She says the timing couldn't have been worse Just days before a scheduled surgery. Leslie Moreno is live at the complex.
Twitch streamer hit by a car during livestream in Indiana
He wants to help young people find direction and purpose. While crossing through Indiana, Isaiah Thomas was hit by a car in an accident. The driver is an older man, it's not clear what went wrong that he caused the crash. The shocking moment was captured on camera, with thousands watching it unfold in real time.
He wants to help young people find direction and purpose. While crossing through Indiana, Isaiah Thomas was hit by a car in an accident. The driver is an older man, it's not clear what went wrong that he caused the crash. The shocking moment was captured on camera, with thousands watching it unfold in real time.
Local choir brings together people with early memory loss
Music can do a lot for your mind, and that's what the good memories choir is all about. It brings together people in Illinois with early memory loss and their care partners. We've got Lynn Clark with us today. She's the board president of the choir.
Music can do a lot for your mind, and that's what the good memories choir is all about. It brings together people in Illinois with early memory loss and their care partners. We've got Lynn Clark with us today. She's the board president of the choir.