Semi crash on I-65 exit ramp spills mail across roadway in NW Indiana
A semi carrying U.S. mail crashed on I-65 on Wednesday morning, spilling packages across the interstate ahead of the morning rush.
A semi carrying U.S. mail crashed on I-65 on Wednesday morning, spilling packages across the interstate ahead of the morning rush.
How to defend against smash-and-grab burglaries
Security expert G. Michael Verden of the Lake Forest Group explains who bears responsibility for preventing smash-and-grab crimes and outlines practical steps business owners can take to protect their stores and reduce repeat attacks.
Security expert G. Michael Verden of the Lake Forest Group explains who bears responsibility for preventing smash-and-grab crimes and outlines practical steps business owners can take to protect their stores and reduce repeat attacks.
Woman, 75, dies in Beverly fire
A 75-year-old woman died Wednesday night in a fire at a residence in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood.
A 75-year-old woman died Wednesday night in a fire at a residence in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Thursday morning forecast
Fox Chicago's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
Fox Chicago's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
More complaints about NIPSCO bills
We continue to get your calls and messages about your high NIPSCO bills. We spoke with one man today who said he's on the verge of moving back to Illinois! In this follow-up, Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski shows you why.
We continue to get your calls and messages about your high NIPSCO bills. We spoke with one man today who said he's on the verge of moving back to Illinois! In this follow-up, Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski shows you why.
New video surfaces of Bolingbrook immigration arrest
New video shows the arrest of a man by federal immigration agents at the Bolingbrook police station.
New video shows the arrest of a man by federal immigration agents at the Bolingbrook police station.
Hinsdale Spa owner charged with using hidden cameras
Hidden cameras in Hinsdale. A spa owner has been arrested for recording customers without their consent. This is all just coming to light -- but these charges have been in the works for a while. Kasey Chronis is in Hinsdale with what we know.
Hidden cameras in Hinsdale. A spa owner has been arrested for recording customers without their consent. This is all just coming to light -- but these charges have been in the works for a while. Kasey Chronis is in Hinsdale with what we know.
Pregnant woman stabbed 70 times in deadly Downers Grove apartment fire: court docs
Authorities have released new details in the investigation of an apartment fire in Downers Grove that left a pregnant woman dead and led to murder charges against a 19-year-old man.
Authorities have released new details in the investigation of an apartment fire in Downers Grove that left a pregnant woman dead and led to murder charges against a 19-year-old man.
Chicago weather: Lake effect snow will bring impacts to Chicagoland Thursday and Friday
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Fight over multi-billion dollar quantum computer campus on South Side not over
Two weeks to the day, the Chicago Board of Elections approved a non-binding referendum, which would have allowed March primary voters to question the fate of the $9 billion PSI Quantum computing campus.
Two weeks to the day, the Chicago Board of Elections approved a non-binding referendum, which would have allowed March primary voters to question the fate of the $9 billion PSI Quantum computing campus.
Ted Dabrowski for governor, app to call Congress | The Chicago Report
Tonight: J.B. Pritzker has launched his reelection campaign - we meet one of the republicans hoping to unseat him. CPS is losing students at an alarming rate - and could look vastly different in ten years. Will more schools have to shutter? And how you can personally have a political impact -- the non profit organization coaching voters on how to call and demand things from their elected representatives.
Tonight: J.B. Pritzker has launched his reelection campaign - we meet one of the republicans hoping to unseat him. CPS is losing students at an alarming rate - and could look vastly different in ten years. Will more schools have to shutter? And how you can personally have a political impact -- the non profit organization coaching voters on how to call and demand things from their elected representatives.
Study shows declining CPS enrollment | The Chicago Report
A new study out concludes Chicago Public Schools is losing a staggering 10,000 students every year. And it's lost 100,000 in the last 20 years. How low can the population go, and can the city turn this decline around? Joining us now is Hal Woods of the group Kids First Illinois - who put out the report.
A new study out concludes Chicago Public Schools is losing a staggering 10,000 students every year. And it's lost 100,000 in the last 20 years. How low can the population go, and can the city turn this decline around? Joining us now is Hal Woods of the group Kids First Illinois - who put out the report.
Calling Congress with '5 Calls' app
So do you feel like things are overwhelming these days and you want to make a difference, but you're not sure how? Five-calls is making waves on social media in the wake of the deadly shooting of Alexi Pretti in Minneapolis. It's an app that helps constituents contact members of Congress. As influencers, activists, and everyday people wade into public policy conversations, many are turning to tools like 5 calls to streamline civic engagement. It works by aggregating contact information giving users a direct line to local and federal officials to urge action on issues. Joining us now is Nick O'Neill, the founder of Five Calls.
So do you feel like things are overwhelming these days and you want to make a difference, but you're not sure how? Five-calls is making waves on social media in the wake of the deadly shooting of Alexi Pretti in Minneapolis. It's an app that helps constituents contact members of Congress. As influencers, activists, and everyday people wade into public policy conversations, many are turning to tools like 5 calls to streamline civic engagement. It works by aggregating contact information giving users a direct line to local and federal officials to urge action on issues. Joining us now is Nick O'Neill, the founder of Five Calls.
Ted Dabrowski running for Illinois Gov. | The Chicago Report
Believe it or not - we are only weeks away from early voting here in the 2026 primary elections. There are several contested races to think about - one of them is the race for Governor. J.B. Pritzker is uncontested on the democratic side to seek a third term leading Illinois. But several candidates are vying to be the nominee on the republican side - and tonight we meet one, Ted Dabrowski - a North Shore businessman and former policy analyst for the publication Wirepoints.
Believe it or not - we are only weeks away from early voting here in the 2026 primary elections. There are several contested races to think about - one of them is the race for Governor. J.B. Pritzker is uncontested on the democratic side to seek a third term leading Illinois. But several candidates are vying to be the nominee on the republican side - and tonight we meet one, Ted Dabrowski - a North Shore businessman and former policy analyst for the publication Wirepoints.
Illinois workers push for temperature protections
In Illinois, there's no state rules protecting workers from extreme temperatures. So, workers and unions have launched a campaign pushing for a bill that would change that.
In Illinois, there's no state rules protecting workers from extreme temperatures. So, workers and unions have launched a campaign pushing for a bill that would change that.
Is it too cold for penguins? Expert weighs in
It's not just people. The subfreezing temperatures are also affecting some aquarium and zoo animals.
It's not just people. The subfreezing temperatures are also affecting some aquarium and zoo animals.
Could the Bears have beaten the Seahawks in the NFC title?
The Athletic's Dan Wiederer joins Cassie Carlson on a Wednesday edition of CST. They chat about the shocking news that Bill Belichick was not voted in as a first-ballot inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, whether the Bears could have beaten the Seahawks in the NFC Title game, the chances that Declan Doyle and Al Harris will remain on the Bears coaching staff, and which receiver will be the #1 weapon for Caleb Williams' passing attack next season. Also, how will the Bears revamp their defensive line this offseason?
The Athletic's Dan Wiederer joins Cassie Carlson on a Wednesday edition of CST. They chat about the shocking news that Bill Belichick was not voted in as a first-ballot inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, whether the Bears could have beaten the Seahawks in the NFC Title game, the chances that Declan Doyle and Al Harris will remain on the Bears coaching staff, and which receiver will be the #1 weapon for Caleb Williams' passing attack next season. Also, how will the Bears revamp their defensive line this offseason?
Illinois workers push for new protections against extreme heat and cold
People across Illinois are heading to work in freezing cold and dangerous heat, and right now, there are no state rules protecting them from extreme temperatures. That’s why workers and unions are launching a new campaign to change that.
People across Illinois are heading to work in freezing cold and dangerous heat, and right now, there are no state rules protecting them from extreme temperatures. That’s why workers and unions are launching a new campaign to change that.
Chicago mother claims unsafe conditions in apartment are harming her children's health
A mother of four living in a subsidized housing apartment on the 4800 block of North Avers says unsafe conditions inside her unit are putting her children’s health at risk — and despite months of repair requests, she says little has changed.
A mother of four living in a subsidized housing apartment on the 4800 block of North Avers says unsafe conditions inside her unit are putting her children’s health at risk — and despite months of repair requests, she says little has changed.
Duckworth clashes with Rubio in tense Senate hearing
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth sparred with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate hearing Wednesday.
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth sparred with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate hearing Wednesday.