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.
Indiana highway crash leaves driver dead, police say
A deadly crash on I-80 in Northwest Indiana involving a semi-truck with frozen food left the driver dead and traffic affected for hours.
A deadly crash on I-80 in Northwest Indiana involving a semi-truck with frozen food left the driver dead and traffic affected for hours.
Drones join fireworks as cities ring in 2026 in style
From Las Vegas to Atlanta, major cities are adding drone light shows to traditional fireworks displays, blending new technology with classic celebrations to welcome the new year in increasingly creative ways.
From Las Vegas to Atlanta, major cities are adding drone light shows to traditional fireworks displays, blending new technology with classic celebrations to welcome the new year in increasingly creative ways.
Drones join fireworks as cities ring in 2026 in style
From Las Vegas to Atlanta, major cities are adding drone light shows to traditional fireworks displays, blending new technology with classic celebrations to welcome the new year in increasingly creative ways.
From Las Vegas to Atlanta, major cities are adding drone light shows to traditional fireworks displays, blending new technology with classic celebrations to welcome the new year in increasingly creative ways.
New Year’s Eve party options abound across Chicago
Chicagoans are getting ready to ring in the New Year with celebrations, partying and much more at the stroke of midnight.
Chicagoans are getting ready to ring in the New Year with celebrations, partying and much more at the stroke of midnight.
Chicagoans talk about their 2026 New Year's resolutions
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez heads over to the iconic Lou Mitchell's to hear about what resolutions Chicagoans are chasing in the New Year.
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez heads over to the iconic Lou Mitchell's to hear about what resolutions Chicagoans are chasing in the New Year.
Muse will help write your story in 2026
PAWS Chicago hopes Muse will inspire you to adopt
PAWS Chicago hopes Muse will inspire you to adopt
Dry January offers a fresh start for healthier habits in the new year
Chris Reed of the Northern Illinois Recovery Center explains why taking a 30-day break from alcohol can improve health, shift habits, and help some people decide whether they want longer-term change.
Chris Reed of the Northern Illinois Recovery Center explains why taking a 30-day break from alcohol can improve health, shift habits, and help some people decide whether they want longer-term change.
Netanyahu names one condition to achieve peace in Gaza
Israel’s prime minister says any path forward in Gaza starts with one condition: Hamas must disarm.
Israel’s prime minister says any path forward in Gaza starts with one condition: Hamas must disarm.
Chicago weather: New Year's Eve forecast
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
New Illinois law aims to better track overdoses
A new law in Illinois is aimed at better tracking the number of overdoses in the state.
A new law in Illinois is aimed at better tracking the number of overdoses in the state.
Chicago police seek 2 suspects in shooting near St. Sabina church
Chicago police are searching for two men and a vehicle in connection with a shooting that occurred near St. Sabina Church.
Chicago police are searching for two men and a vehicle in connection with a shooting that occurred near St. Sabina Church.