Former employee alleges security failures at Bally’s Chicago casino
After recent violent incidents have raised security and safety concerns at a Chicago casino, a former employee is speaking out.
After recent violent incidents have raised security and safety concerns at a Chicago casino, a former employee is speaking out.
Chicago takes national spotlight for New Year's Eve
Chicago is taking the national spotlight tonight, hosting its biggest new year’s eve celebration yet — right along the riverwalk. And at this hour, the party is officially getting started. Leslie Moreno has been there all night where the first performer is about to take the stage — and where safety is top of mind as crowds grow.
Chicago is taking the national spotlight tonight, hosting its biggest new year’s eve celebration yet — right along the riverwalk. And at this hour, the party is officially getting started. Leslie Moreno has been there all night where the first performer is about to take the stage — and where safety is top of mind as crowds grow.
Chicago weather: 2026 will begin with wind chills near zero
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Origin of Bears' victory chant, Horace inducted into Bulls' Ring of Honor | Chicago Sports Tonight
We dive into where the Bears' victory chant originated from, and we reflect on the moment when Horace Grant was inducted into the Bulls' Ring of Honor.
We dive into where the Bears' victory chant originated from, and we reflect on the moment when Horace Grant was inducted into the Bulls' Ring of Honor.
New Illinois laws coming in 2026
It's almost the New Year-- and that means new laws. There are more than 200 taking effect tomorrow in Illinois-- Let's go over a few of them.
It's almost the New Year-- and that means new laws. There are more than 200 taking effect tomorrow in Illinois-- Let's go over a few of them.
Elaborate robbery of German bank results in millions in losses
Millions of dollars worth of property are missing from a German bank after an elaborate robbery over the weekend, and the robbers on still on the loose.
Millions of dollars worth of property are missing from a German bank after an elaborate robbery over the weekend, and the robbers on still on the loose.
Three new dog breeds just got the AKC seal of approval | ChicagoLIVE
The American Kennel Club has officially approved three new dog breeds. The VP of Communications and Public Relations for the AKC joins us to explain which breeds were added.
The American Kennel Club has officially approved three new dog breeds. The VP of Communications and Public Relations for the AKC joins us to explain which breeds were added.
Cole Kmet talks being in the playoffs, and the road ahead, with Cassie
Cole Kmet has won the NFC North for the first time in his Bears' tenure. He talks about that, and the road ahead, with Cassie Carlson.
Cole Kmet has won the NFC North for the first time in his Bears' tenure. He talks about that, and the road ahead, with Cassie Carlson.
Inside America’s first car-free neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona
Culdesac Tempe is being called the first car-free neighborhood in the United States, designed to prioritize walkability, public transit, and community over cars. We speak with Ryan Johnson, CEO of Culdesac, about the inspiration behind the project, how it works, and what it could mean for the future of urban living.
Culdesac Tempe is being called the first car-free neighborhood in the United States, designed to prioritize walkability, public transit, and community over cars. We speak with Ryan Johnson, CEO of Culdesac, about the inspiration behind the project, how it works, and what it could mean for the future of urban living.
Unique New Year's celebrations all around the country
We look at some of the most unique New Year's celebrations around the country.
We look at some of the most unique New Year's celebrations around the country.
Trump peace plans for 2026
President Trump continues work towards phase two of his ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. His administration also working toward peace between Ukraine and Russia. Caroline Shively reports from Washington.
President Trump continues work towards phase two of his ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. His administration also working toward peace between Ukraine and Russia. Caroline Shively reports from Washington.
Trump pauses push to deploy National Guard in Chicago, citing legal hurdles
President Trump says he is backing off — for now — on plans to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago after legal challenges stalled similar efforts in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
President Trump says he is backing off — for now — on plans to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago after legal challenges stalled similar efforts in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
Son charged in double murder of mother and her boyfriend in Richton Park
Police in south suburban Richton Park say a 21-year-old man has been charged in the shooting deaths of his mother and her boyfriend.
Police in south suburban Richton Park say a 21-year-old man has been charged in the shooting deaths of his mother and her boyfriend.
Sports betting companies sue to stop Chicago's sports wagering tax
A group of sports betting companies filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago seeking to temporarily stop the implementation of a new law on sports wagers that’s set to go into effect in the new year.
A group of sports betting companies filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago seeking to temporarily stop the implementation of a new law on sports wagers that’s set to go into effect in the new year.
Former employee alleges security failures at Bally’s Chicago casino
After recent violent incidents have raised security and safety concerns at a Chicago casino, a former employee is speaking out.
After recent violent incidents have raised security and safety concerns at a Chicago casino, a former employee is speaking out.
Chicago in national spotlight for big New Year's Eve celebration
Chicago is getting ready to ring in 2026 in a big way with fireworks along the Riverwalk and with music talent.
Chicago is getting ready to ring in 2026 in a big way with fireworks along the Riverwalk and with music talent.
2026 predictions with musical mentalist Sidney Friedman
2026 predictions with musical mentalist Sidney Friedman 🔮 Will Timothée Chalamet win an Oscar? And when could Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce start a family? See more of Friedman’s predictions on FOX New Year’s Eve Live. 📺 Watch starting at 10 p.m. on Fox 32 and Fox Local Chicago.
2026 predictions with musical mentalist Sidney Friedman 🔮 Will Timothée Chalamet win an Oscar? And when could Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce start a family? See more of Friedman’s predictions on FOX New Year’s Eve Live. 📺 Watch starting at 10 p.m. on Fox 32 and Fox Local Chicago.
Super flu cases slam U.S.
The CDC says a spike in flu cases is driven by a new variant. It comes as vaccination rates remain low.
The CDC says a spike in flu cases is driven by a new variant. It comes as vaccination rates remain low.
Trump admin freeze childcare funds to Minnesota, citing fraud schemess
The Department of Health and Human Services said it's freezing childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud schemes that the governor said is already cracking down on.
The Department of Health and Human Services said it's freezing childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud schemes that the governor said is already cracking down on.
Chicagoan on New Year's resolutions: "Why would I start off the year by lying to myself?"
As the new year approaches, customers at Lou Mitchell’s shared a wide range of resolutions, from reading more and exercising to being more patient and present.
As the new year approaches, customers at Lou Mitchell’s shared a wide range of resolutions, from reading more and exercising to being more patient and present.