Study finds teens value safety and kindness more than popularity
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New research from UCLA reveals that despite the pressures of social media and bullying, today’s teens prioritize feeling safe and treating others with kindness, offering insight into how parents and communities can better support youth values.

What is an icequake? Term trends amid extreme cold snap in Chicago
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The term "icequake" is trending online as Chicagoland deals with an extreme temperature plunge. FOX Chicago's Kaitlin Cody explains what it is.

New peace talks raise hopes—and doubts—about ending the war in Ukraine
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As negotiators meet in the UAE, Presidents Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin signal cautious optimism, but lingering territorial disputes and political pressure at home cast doubt on whether a real breakthrough is finally near.

5 charged in shooting of Indiana judge, wife
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Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Sunday shooting that wounded an Indiana judge and his wife in Lafayette.

Bally's Casino license extenstion?
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Another request by Bally's to extend its temporary gambling license in River North. They were supposed to open its permanent casino this fall. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski shows you why there are more questions about these new delays.

Ford Heights church asks for donations after fire
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A local pastor and his congregation are now looking to rebuild from the ashes of a devastating fire.  You can see just how big the flames got consuming their church in Ford Heights.

Chicago's 2026 point in time homeless count
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Tonight, hundreds of volunteers are fanning out across Chicago in freezing temperatures for a federally required effort to better understand homelessness in our city. It’s called the Point-in-Time Count, a one-night snapshot used to help guide funding and services. Fox Chicago's Leslie Moreno is there with a look at the city's efforts.

Bally's Casino license extension? | The Chicago Report
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Well here's something to wager big bucks on when will Bally's finish it's giant new high-rise and casino complex on Halsted and Chicago? They're running out of time for their lease at the Medinah Temple so lawmakers might have to roll the dice on some new legislation. Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski joins us with more.

Jack Smith testifies on Trump investigation | The Chicago Report
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Former special counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump was on his way to being charged with several felonies -- both for allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 election that he lost, and for allegedly obstructing justice by hiding government records at his Mar-A-Lago estate. Smith tussled with republicans on the house oversight committee, received full throated support from democrats and said he believed he would have won the case.

Extreme cold explained by Chicago doctors
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Emergency rooms are getting ready for frostbite and hypothermia cases.   Terrence Lee talked to a doctor today about how to stay safe out there.

Nick Kostos' NFL Championship weekend picks | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Westwood One betting analyst Nick Kostos was on CST with Cassie. We get Nick's picks ahead of NFL conference championship weekend and why he believes Matt Stafford will win MVP, using a soap opera reference. Also, as a Giants fan, is Nick is having fun watching the Buffalo Bills' tumultuous week?