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.
Uncertainty grips Chicago's Little Village ahead of New Year's celebrations
Even though New Year's Eve is a traditional time to celebrate in Chicago's Little Village, this year feels different with continued fears of immigration operations in the city.
Even though New Year's Eve is a traditional time to celebrate in Chicago's Little Village, this year feels different with continued fears of immigration operations in the city.
Chicago nonprofit sues federal government over education funding cuts | ChicagoLIVE
The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, a Chicago nonprofit, is suing the U.S. Department of Education over funding cuts that supported wraparound services for students in high-poverty and rural areas. We speak with Patrick Brosnan, executive director of the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, about why the lawsuit was filed, how the funding was used and what the cuts could mean for students and families.
The Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, a Chicago nonprofit, is suing the U.S. Department of Education over funding cuts that supported wraparound services for students in high-poverty and rural areas. We speak with Patrick Brosnan, executive director of the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, about why the lawsuit was filed, how the funding was used and what the cuts could mean for students and families.
Chicago Weather: Snow showers continue tonight, slightly warmer NYE temps
Fox Chicago Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls has the forecast for Dec. 30, 2025.
Fox Chicago Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls has the forecast for Dec. 30, 2025.
Exclusive interview with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with host Paris Schutz to talk about Operation Midway Blitz, his push for state lawmakers to tax the wealthy and if he'll run for reelection in 2027.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with host Paris Schutz to talk about Operation Midway Blitz, his push for state lawmakers to tax the wealthy and if he'll run for reelection in 2027.
How can CPS raise property taxes? Paris explains | The Chicago Report
Parish Schutz explains how it is that CPS can raise property taxes, even though the Chicago City Council voted not to raise the city's portion of property taxes.
Parish Schutz explains how it is that CPS can raise property taxes, even though the Chicago City Council voted not to raise the city's portion of property taxes.
Exclusive: Mayor Brandon Johnson 1-on-1 | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks crime, taxing the rich and his plans for reelection.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson talks crime, taxing the rich and his plans for reelection.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on return of feds, possible reelection run
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with Fox Chicago about the return of federal immigration agents to the city and if he'll run for reelection in 2027.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with Fox Chicago about the return of federal immigration agents to the city and if he'll run for reelection in 2027.
Fentanyl detection devices distributed on Chicago's West Side
There are several new laws in the new year, including one aimed at improving public health, starting with how overdose data is collected and shared in Illinois.
There are several new laws in the new year, including one aimed at improving public health, starting with how overdose data is collected and shared in Illinois.
25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder found in Bridgeview, sheriff says
Investigators found about 25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder in a Bridgeview warehouse last week, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. The product is valued at roughly $500,000.
Investigators found about 25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder in a Bridgeview warehouse last week, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. The product is valued at roughly $500,000.
Chicago Housing Authority responds to yorkie attacked, killed by pit bulls
The Chicago Housing Authority is responding to a recent dog attack that happened in a Lincoln Park apartment building, involving a yorkie and pit bulls.
The Chicago Housing Authority is responding to a recent dog attack that happened in a Lincoln Park apartment building, involving a yorkie and pit bulls.
Exclusive: Chicago mayor challenges state lawmakers to tax the rich
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz and challenged state lawmakers to increase taxes on the state's wealthiest residents.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz and challenged state lawmakers to increase taxes on the state's wealthiest residents.
Bomb cyclone winter storm blasts New York, prompts emergeny
In New York, delays and cancellations are piling up due to this week bomb cyclone with is dumping several inches of snow.
In New York, delays and cancellations are piling up due to this week bomb cyclone with is dumping several inches of snow.
Gunpoint robbery, bathroom attack raise safety concerns at Bally’s Casino
An armed robbery in a parking garage and a separate assault and robbery in a bathroom occurred within a week of each other at Bally’s Casino in the River North neighborhood.
An armed robbery in a parking garage and a separate assault and robbery in a bathroom occurred within a week of each other at Bally’s Casino in the River North neighborhood.
Flu hospitalizations double as 'super flu' spreads, CDC says
New CDC numbers show flu hospitalizations have doubled in just one week as millions of people travel and gather for the holidays. Doctors say a fast-spreading new Influenza A variant — often called the “super flu” — is driving the surge, with nearly 30 states reporting high or very high flu activity.
New CDC numbers show flu hospitalizations have doubled in just one week as millions of people travel and gather for the holidays. Doctors say a fast-spreading new Influenza A variant — often called the “super flu” — is driving the surge, with nearly 30 states reporting high or very high flu activity.
Chicago Latino communities cautious for New Year's due to immigration enforcement
In Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, immigration enforcement actions are casting a shadow during the typically joyful and busy New Year's Eve celebrations.
In Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, immigration enforcement actions are casting a shadow during the typically joyful and busy New Year's Eve celebrations.