Chicago music reporter on who to look out for at Lollapalooza 2026
Music journalist Selena Fragassi has gone to Lollapalooza every year since 2007, where she's seen acts like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry start out. Hear from her on Good Day about the sets you shouldn't miss this year.
Music journalist Selena Fragassi has gone to Lollapalooza every year since 2007, where she's seen acts like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry start out. Hear from her on Good Day about the sets you shouldn't miss this year.
Chicago mayor signs executive order tightening city gun purchasing rules
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order aimed at tightening the city's gun purchasing rules. The order requires all city departments, including the Chicago Police Department, to do business only with gun suppliers with strong business practices.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed a new executive order aimed at tightening the city's gun purchasing rules. The order requires all city departments, including the Chicago Police Department, to do business only with gun suppliers with strong business practices.
CPS removes furlough days, seeks more TIF funding ahead of budget vote
Chicago Public Schools has dropped its proposal for five furlough days and is seeking additional funding from TIF districts ahead of Thursday's budget vote.
Chicago Public Schools has dropped its proposal for five furlough days and is seeking additional funding from TIF districts ahead of Thursday's budget vote.
Lollapalooza 2026: What's new this year at Chicago's biggest music festival?
Lollapalooza starts Thursday and runs throughout the weekend, bringing music's biggest names to Chicago. C3's festival director for Lollapalooza Tim Smith gives the inside scoop on the newest attractions and what festival goers need to know.
Lollapalooza starts Thursday and runs throughout the weekend, bringing music's biggest names to Chicago. C3's festival director for Lollapalooza Tim Smith gives the inside scoop on the newest attractions and what festival goers need to know.
Mayor Johnson signs executive order tightening Chicago's gun purchasing standards
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order requiring stricter standards for firearm vendors that sell guns, ammunition and accessories to the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order requiring stricter standards for firearm vendors that sell guns, ammunition and accessories to the city.
Chicago mayoral race heats up as candidates begin collecting signatures
The race for Chicago mayor is getting crowded as Mayor Brandon Johnson has still not officially declared his reelection run. Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng breaks down the growing field of mayoral candidates, the petition process, key issues facing Chicago voters, and what to expect ahead of the 2027 election.
The race for Chicago mayor is getting crowded as Mayor Brandon Johnson has still not officially declared his reelection run. Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng breaks down the growing field of mayoral candidates, the petition process, key issues facing Chicago voters, and what to expect ahead of the 2027 election.
California researchers turn to OnlyFans to fund research
Researchers in California have turned to OnlyFans to help fund their marmot research after traditional funding sources dried up. They hope the unconventional approach offers a creative way to raise money and keep their research going.
Researchers in California have turned to OnlyFans to help fund their marmot research after traditional funding sources dried up. They hope the unconventional approach offers a creative way to raise money and keep their research going.
ACLU raises privacy concerns over Flock cameras
Ed Yohnka of the ACLU of Illinois discusses the growing use of automated license plate reader cameras, privacy concerns, data sharing, and how communities can balance public safety with civil liberties.
Ed Yohnka of the ACLU of Illinois discusses the growing use of automated license plate reader cameras, privacy concerns, data sharing, and how communities can balance public safety with civil liberties.
Frankfort mayor shares cleanup update after severe storms cause major damage
Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle discusses storm damage across the village, cleanup efforts, available resources for residents and businesses, and how the community is recovering after powerful straight-line winds.
Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle discusses storm damage across the village, cleanup efforts, available resources for residents and businesses, and how the community is recovering after powerful straight-line winds.
Cleanup begins after tornado tears through Chicago suburbs: 'Scared to death'
A Hazel Crest resident describes returning home to widespread storm damage, downed trees and power outages as neighbors begin cleaning up after an EF1 tornado struck the community.
A Hazel Crest resident describes returning home to widespread storm damage, downed trees and power outages as neighbors begin cleaning up after an EF1 tornado struck the community.
Chicago has already seen more severe storms than all of 2025, NWS says
National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Doom explains why this has been one of the busiest severe weather seasons on record for the Chicago area, how tornadoes are confirmed, and what could still be ahead this summer.
National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Doom explains why this has been one of the busiest severe weather seasons on record for the Chicago area, how tornadoes are confirmed, and what could still be ahead this summer.
Chicago mayor to tighten city gun purchasing rules with executive order
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to require stricter standards for firearm vendors doing business with the City of Chicago. Here's what his new executive order would do.
Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to require stricter standards for firearm vendors doing business with the City of Chicago. Here's what his new executive order would do.
Chicago ATV driver in critical condition after crash with SUV
Three people were hospitalized after an SUV and ATV collided Tuesday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Three people were hospitalized after an SUV and ATV collided Tuesday night on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Sunshine, summer warmth and hazy skies continue across Chicago before Friday storms
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
The Bears' $40 million man can't stay on the field as training practice gets underway | 1st and North
Training camp is officially here, and the Bears enter Year 2 under Ben Johnson with massive expectations—and immediate headaches. Dan Campbell turns up the heat in Detroit after missing the postseason, and Kevin O'Connell promises a much more physical camp out in Minnesota, and we update the Micah Parsons injury timeline.
Training camp is officially here, and the Bears enter Year 2 under Ben Johnson with massive expectations—and immediate headaches. Dan Campbell turns up the heat in Detroit after missing the postseason, and Kevin O'Connell promises a much more physical camp out in Minnesota, and we update the Micah Parsons injury timeline.
Contractor found dead in Downers Grove sewer after extensive search
A contractor was found dead Tuesday afternoon after becoming trapped inside a Downers Grove storm sewer during a construction accident.
A contractor was found dead Tuesday afternoon after becoming trapped inside a Downers Grove storm sewer during a construction accident.
An inside look at the campaign pushes behind the Chicago mayoral race | The Chicago Report
The Chicago mayor race is heating up with several up-and-coming candidates trying to join the fold.
The Chicago mayor race is heating up with several up-and-coming candidates trying to join the fold.
Chicago weather: Showers and storms return to the area this weekend
Fox Chicago Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls breaks down tonight's weather outlook.
Fox Chicago Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls breaks down tonight's weather outlook.
1-on-1 with Bret Bielema: "We have one of the best homefield advantages in the Big Ten" | Fox Chicago Sports
Sam Panayotovich goes 1-on-1 with Illini head football coach Bret Bielema at Big Ten Media day. Bielema talks about the challenges of sustaining success and needing to win road games to take the next step. Also, Bielema charts the growth of the Illini program and how he's helped create one of the biggest homefield advantages in the Big Ten. Plus, how has the Big Ten been able to catch the SEC in championship success?
Sam Panayotovich goes 1-on-1 with Illini head football coach Bret Bielema at Big Ten Media day. Bielema talks about the challenges of sustaining success and needing to win road games to take the next step. Also, Bielema charts the growth of the Illini program and how he's helped create one of the biggest homefield advantages in the Big Ten. Plus, how has the Big Ten been able to catch the SEC in championship success?
How Northwestern is bringing quantum internet closer to reality | ChicagoLIVE
Northwestern researchers successfully sent entangled photons through a 24.4-kilometer fiber-optic cable connecting Evanston and downtown Chicago while carrying internet traffic. Professor Prem Kumar explains how the breakthrough could bring quantum internet closer to reality.
Northwestern researchers successfully sent entangled photons through a 24.4-kilometer fiber-optic cable connecting Evanston and downtown Chicago while carrying internet traffic. Professor Prem Kumar explains how the breakthrough could bring quantum internet closer to reality.