'Open Air Chicago' launches neighborhood air quality monitoring network
Chicago is using new technology to measure air quality by neighborhood. Oscar Sanchez, co-executive director of the Southeast Environmental Task Force, joins Good Day Chicago to explain how the air monitoring network works and what it could mean for residents.
Chicago is using new technology to measure air quality by neighborhood. Oscar Sanchez, co-executive director of the Southeast Environmental Task Force, joins Good Day Chicago to explain how the air monitoring network works and what it could mean for residents.
Volunteers help with storm clean up in NW Indiana
The community is working together to clean up Merrillville, Indiana after this week's storms. Fox Chicago's Se Kwon reports live from the damage.
The community is working together to clean up Merrillville, Indiana after this week's storms. Fox Chicago's Se Kwon reports live from the damage.
Person jumps from fifth floor of Edgewater high-rise after early morning fire
The Chicago Fire Department responded to a high-rise fire in Edgewater early Friday morning. One person jumped from a fifth-floor window and is expected to recover.
The Chicago Fire Department responded to a high-rise fire in Edgewater early Friday morning. One person jumped from a fifth-floor window and is expected to recover.
Chicago's top stories: Latest headlines and breaking news from the Windy City
Our morning crew talks you through today's top stories and latest news.
Our morning crew talks you through today's top stories and latest news.
Crews battle apartment fire on Chicago's North Side
A fire broke out early Friday morning at an apartment complex in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
A fire broke out early Friday morning at an apartment complex in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
14 hurt in boat crash on Lake Michigan near Monroe Harbor
Over a dozen people were injured when two boats crashed in Lake Michigan near Monroe Harbor.
Over a dozen people were injured when two boats crashed in Lake Michigan near Monroe Harbor.
Chicago weather: Friday morning forecast
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather forecast.
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather forecast.
2 men killed in shooting on Chicago's Northwest Side, police say
Two men were killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said.
Two men were killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Northwest Side, police said.
Former Gary intern sues ex-police commander, city
A federal lawsuit targeting the city of Gary and a former police commander with some serious allegations. Our Joanie Lum is digging deeper into those allegations.
A federal lawsuit targeting the city of Gary and a former police commander with some serious allegations. Our Joanie Lum is digging deeper into those allegations.
Parking meter deal, teen trends solutions | The Chicago Report
What's the latest on the Chicago parking meter deal? And, what teens are saying could help the takeover problem in the city. We dive in on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
What's the latest on the Chicago parking meter deal? And, what teens are saying could help the takeover problem in the city. We dive in on this episode of "The Chicago Report."
Bally's Casino threatens to sue Chicago | The Chicago Report
Chicago recently legalized video gambling. But Mayor Johnson is trying to reverse that move, to salvage a deal with Bally's Casino. Yesterday, the mayor's chief financial officer came to city hall to ask aldermen to ban the terminals. If they don't, Bally's says they'll sue, and blow up its contract with the city. These machines have been a sticking point for Mayor Johnson. Aldermen passed this year's budget over his objections relying on video gambling revenue to plug a $6.8M hole. Ald. Anthony Beale, who led the charge to green light video gambling, had harsh words for Bally's representatives.
Chicago recently legalized video gambling. But Mayor Johnson is trying to reverse that move, to salvage a deal with Bally's Casino. Yesterday, the mayor's chief financial officer came to city hall to ask aldermen to ban the terminals. If they don't, Bally's says they'll sue, and blow up its contract with the city. These machines have been a sticking point for Mayor Johnson. Aldermen passed this year's budget over his objections relying on video gambling revenue to plug a $6.8M hole. Ald. Anthony Beale, who led the charge to green light video gambling, had harsh words for Bally's representatives.
Teens propose solutions to takeovers at City Hall | The Chicago Report
Teens led the way at City Hall, offering testimony on what draws young people to large gatherings that we've seen cause a myriad of issues in the Chicago area. Youth Employment Subcommittee Chair Jessie Fuentes joins us.
Teens led the way at City Hall, offering testimony on what draws young people to large gatherings that we've seen cause a myriad of issues in the Chicago area. Youth Employment Subcommittee Chair Jessie Fuentes joins us.
Chicago Weather: Dangerous Heat Wave Could Bring 105-Degree Heat Index
Fox Chicago's JD Rudd has the latest forecast.
Fox Chicago's JD Rudd has the latest forecast.
Around the Horn with Matt Spiegel: Bulls, Cubs, Sox & Bears | Chicago Sports Tonight
Matt Spiegel joins the show to go around the Chicago sports world, breaking down the Bulls draft, the Cubs’ pitching injuries and offensive series against the Mets and the White Sox leading the division. Plus, the Bears’ surprising Hallmark movie announcement.
Matt Spiegel joins the show to go around the Chicago sports world, breaking down the Bulls draft, the Cubs’ pitching injuries and offensive series against the Mets and the White Sox leading the division. Plus, the Bears’ surprising Hallmark movie announcement.
What will Soldier Field become without the Bears?
What happens to Soldier Field if the Chicago Bears leave? The Chicago Park District has potential answers for the future. The Bears said there is not one viable option in the city for their future home. Soldier Field also lost when it came to hosting World Cup games. Bret Buganski shows you some potential solutions to the Soldier Field problem.
What happens to Soldier Field if the Chicago Bears leave? The Chicago Park District has potential answers for the future. The Bears said there is not one viable option in the city for their future home. Soldier Field also lost when it came to hosting World Cup games. Bret Buganski shows you some potential solutions to the Soldier Field problem.
Swanson Shatters Slump, White Sox take over the Division | Toyota Talks
On this week's Toyota Talks, Cassie goes 1-on-1 with ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers, who breaks down Dansby Swanson's historic series vs. the Mets and analyzes the Cubs' desperate late-June trade for David Peterson. Plus, they dive into the South Side to discuss the White Sox's incredible success in one-run games, the high-stakes battle for the team's closer role, and how a giant dugout lightsaber perfectly sums up their hungry, winning culture.
On this week's Toyota Talks, Cassie goes 1-on-1 with ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers, who breaks down Dansby Swanson's historic series vs. the Mets and analyzes the Cubs' desperate late-June trade for David Peterson. Plus, they dive into the South Side to discuss the White Sox's incredible success in one-run games, the high-stakes battle for the team's closer role, and how a giant dugout lightsaber perfectly sums up their hungry, winning culture.
Inside CTA's transit crackdown on crime and fare evasion
FOX Chicago’s Tia Ewing takes viewers inside the Cook County Sheriff’s crackdown on crime and fare evasion across the CTA train system.
FOX Chicago’s Tia Ewing takes viewers inside the Cook County Sheriff’s crackdown on crime and fare evasion across the CTA train system.
Johnson signs order to create Chicago gun violence reduction office
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
City Council: City bid $3.3B for parking meters
The company behind our city's parking meters is trying to sell them to an investment firm called Stonepeak. Representatives from Stonepeak and Chicago parking meters spent today answering questions from City Council. Bret Buganski is live in the Loop. And yes, the city did put in a bid to buy back the parking meters.
The company behind our city's parking meters is trying to sell them to an investment firm called Stonepeak. Representatives from Stonepeak and Chicago parking meters spent today answering questions from City Council. Bret Buganski is live in the Loop. And yes, the city did put in a bid to buy back the parking meters.
Strong storms leave downed trees, power lines in Bartlett
Communities across the area and into Northwest Indiana are once again cleaning up after yet another round of severe weather. A lot of these communities are the same that were hit by tornadoes this month. Some just days ago. Leslie Moreno is getting us started with storm coverage. She’s out in Bartlett right now.
Communities across the area and into Northwest Indiana are once again cleaning up after yet another round of severe weather. A lot of these communities are the same that were hit by tornadoes this month. Some just days ago. Leslie Moreno is getting us started with storm coverage. She’s out in Bartlett right now.