What cities are competing for the Bear's new stadium location?
Everybody wants the Bears. Cities are competing for the team's next stadium. Now, Portage, Ind. is throwing its hat in the ring, joining Arlington Heights and Iowa.
Everybody wants the Bears. Cities are competing for the team's next stadium. Now, Portage, Ind. is throwing its hat in the ring, joining Arlington Heights and Iowa.
Shooting star? Midwesterners report seeing fireball in the sky Tuesday night
Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was. (Credit: © Britt Pulpulaan via the American Meteor Society)
Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was. (Credit: © Britt Pulpulaan via the American Meteor Society)
Cubs pitchers and catchers report to spring training
The crack of the bat is back. Spring training is underway for the Cubs and White Sox. Tina Nguyen is in Mesa, Arizona with the Cubs.
The crack of the bat is back. Spring training is underway for the Cubs and White Sox. Tina Nguyen is in Mesa, Arizona with the Cubs.
Train derailment near Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge halts service
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
Was there a shooting star in Chicago last night? Adler Planetarium explains | ChicagoLIVE
A fireball meteor lit up the night sky across several Midwest states, with sightings reported in Chicago, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
A fireball meteor lit up the night sky across several Midwest states, with sightings reported in Chicago, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
How will the Chicago Ridge freight train derailment impact Metra riders? | ChicagoLIVE
Nearly 3,000 Metra riders will be impacted following a freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge.
Nearly 3,000 Metra riders will be impacted following a freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge.
Cook County calls on gun makers to share gun violence costs | ChicagoLIVE
The RIFL Act, backed by Cook County, would require gun makers to fund violence prevention programs and cover public costs tied to firearm injuries in Illinois.
The RIFL Act, backed by Cook County, would require gun makers to fund violence prevention programs and cover public costs tied to firearm injuries in Illinois.
Lake County K9 teams deliver 90 arrests, 35 finds in 2025 | ChicagoLIVE
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office k9 teams finished 2025 with a record of service, from drug busts to missing person recoveries and over 2,400 hours of specialized training.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office k9 teams finished 2025 with a record of service, from drug busts to missing person recoveries and over 2,400 hours of specialized training.
Rolling Meadows mayor rallies support for bill to keep Bears stadium in Illinois | ChicagoLIVE
Rolling Meadows Mayor Lara Sanoica and suburban leaders rally in support of the Mega Projects Bill, aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois and generating thousands of jobs.
Rolling Meadows Mayor Lara Sanoica and suburban leaders rally in support of the Mega Projects Bill, aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois and generating thousands of jobs.
'Halas Harbor': Indiana town makes pitch to Chicago Bears for lakefront stadium
Portage, Indiana on Wednesday made an attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to their lakefront property.
Portage, Indiana on Wednesday made an attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to their lakefront property.
James Van Der Beek dies following battle with colon cancer | ChicagoLIVE
“Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 following a battle with colon cancer.
“Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 following a battle with colon cancer.
Freight train derailment in Chicago suburb sparks delays
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service Wednesday.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service Wednesday.
Freight train derails in Chicago suburb, residents react
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
A freight train derailment near Chicago Ridge prompted road closures and suspended Metra service on Wednesday morning.
U.S. adds 130,000 jobs in January as hiring rebounds from 2025 slowdown | ChicagoLIVE
The Labor Department reported a stronger-than-expected start to 2026 with U.S. employers adding 130,000 jobs in January.
The Labor Department reported a stronger-than-expected start to 2026 with U.S. employers adding 130,000 jobs in January.
Nancy Guthrie search: Authorities release person of interest as search continues | ChicagoLIVE
A man detained during a traffic stop in southern Arizona was questioned and later released in the search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
A man detained during a traffic stop in southern Arizona was questioned and later released in the search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Portage makes pitch for Bears stadium development
So how realistic is Portage, Indiana as the new home of the Chicago Bears? FOX Chicago's Paris Schutz breaks it all down.
So how realistic is Portage, Indiana as the new home of the Chicago Bears? FOX Chicago's Paris Schutz breaks it all down.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: Craig Counsell opens Chicago Cubs Spring Training
The Chicago Cubs are officially back in Arizona. Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke to reporters as he opened Spring Training for the Northsiders.
The Chicago Cubs are officially back in Arizona. Cubs manager Craig Counsell spoke to reporters as he opened Spring Training for the Northsiders.
Hear from the Cubs clubhouse at Spring Training
We chatted with Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton and more in the Cubs clubhouse at Spring Training in Arizona.
We chatted with Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton and more in the Cubs clubhouse at Spring Training in Arizona.
Chicago Bar Association's judicial voter's guide | The Chicago Report
How can voters keep track of all of the judicial races that appear on the ballot every year? The Chicago Bar Association comes to the rescue with its annual judicial recommendations.
How can voters keep track of all of the judicial races that appear on the ballot every year? The Chicago Bar Association comes to the rescue with its annual judicial recommendations.
New video in Nancy Guthrie case, early voting begins in DuPage County | The Chicago Report
Early voting underway in DuPage County and will soon be underway in Cook County. And, a proposed millionaire's tax makes its return. Will voters approve of it? All this and more, on tonight's "The Chicago Report."
Early voting underway in DuPage County and will soon be underway in Cook County. And, a proposed millionaire's tax makes its return. Will voters approve of it? All this and more, on tonight's "The Chicago Report."