U.S. launches strike on ISIS in Nigeria
President Donald Trump says the U.S. launched a fatal strike against ISIS forces in Nigeria.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. launched a fatal strike against ISIS forces in Nigeria.
Flu cases rise as holiday gatherings raise concern
With millions already infected, health officials warn that holiday get-togethers could fuel the spread of the flu and are urging people to take simple steps to stay safe.
With millions already infected, health officials warn that holiday get-togethers could fuel the spread of the flu and are urging people to take simple steps to stay safe.
State of emergency declared as atmospheric river batters Southern California
A powerful atmospheric river is causing widespread damage across Southern California, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency as crews respond to flooding and destruction.
A powerful atmospheric river is causing widespread damage across Southern California, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency as crews respond to flooding and destruction.
Millions face health insurance premium hikes as Covid-era subsidies expire
With pandemic-era health insurance subsidies ending January 1, millions of Americans could see sharp premium increases—while Congress shows little sign of acting in time.
With pandemic-era health insurance subsidies ending January 1, millions of Americans could see sharp premium increases—while Congress shows little sign of acting in time.
Overnight house fire in Zion
A fire broke out late Wednesday at a home in suburban Zion. Crews are investigating.
A fire broke out late Wednesday at a home in suburban Zion. Crews are investigating.
Chicago's Christmas Day forecast
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
$1.7B Powerball jackpot still up for grabs on Christmas Eve
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion for Wednesday night's drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Monday.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.7 billion for Wednesday night's drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers on Monday.
Chicago family says father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody
A Chicago family says their father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody, a situation they allege nearly killed him.
A Chicago family says their father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody, a situation they allege nearly killed him.
Chicago weather: Fog and drizzle for your Christmas Eve night
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Buffalo Grove holiday card project reaches 50,000 as demand continues to grow
A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.
A Chicago-area community project that began small is now drawing unexpected attention this holiday season — not because it’s new, but because of the moment.
Powerball Jackpot rises to $1.7B, exciting Chciagoans
The odds are small, but Chicagoans are still trying their luck as the Powerball Jackpot rises to $1.7 billion.
The odds are small, but Chicagoans are still trying their luck as the Powerball Jackpot rises to $1.7 billion.
Schaumburg beaver caught chomping down trees
There's a little critter in Schaumburg that's causing a bit of a mess on Christmas Eve.
There's a little critter in Schaumburg that's causing a bit of a mess on Christmas Eve.
ChicagoNOW: The moments we loved in 2025
ChicagoNOW hosts Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody look back at some of the stories from 2025 that stayed with us.
ChicagoNOW hosts Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody look back at some of the stories from 2025 that stayed with us.
U.S. continues pressure campaign on Venezuela's Maduro
The Pentagon is reportedly deploying more troops and aircraft to the Caribbean as part of a monthslong pressure campaign on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
The Pentagon is reportedly deploying more troops and aircraft to the Caribbean as part of a monthslong pressure campaign on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Gary: A city once written off is now back in play for Chicago Bears
Gary, Indiana is now back in the conversation as the Bears search for a new stadium site.
Gary, Indiana is now back in the conversation as the Bears search for a new stadium site.
Illinois joins lawsuit over curtail of gender-affirming care for kids
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
Illinois joined a group of states suing HHS over a move that could limit gender-affirming care for young people.
From Weber grills to Malört: Stories through the lens | FOX Chicago Photographers Showcase
See Chicago through a whole new lens in this Fox Chicago Photographers Showcase, where our photographers share some of their most creative and visually compelling work. The showcase features a wide range of stories from across the city, including the story of an American classic, the Weber grill, a bold look at Malört, a drink only Chicagoans could love, and a rolling ice rink brought back from the brink.
See Chicago through a whole new lens in this Fox Chicago Photographers Showcase, where our photographers share some of their most creative and visually compelling work. The showcase features a wide range of stories from across the city, including the story of an American classic, the Weber grill, a bold look at Malört, a drink only Chicagoans could love, and a rolling ice rink brought back from the brink.
Chicago faith leaders again denied access to ICE facility on Christmas Eve
Faith leaders have continued to show support for those detained at the Broadview ICE processing facility and were again denied access to offer prayer.
Faith leaders have continued to show support for those detained at the Broadview ICE processing facility and were again denied access to offer prayer.
Chicago man denied medical care in ICE custody, family says
A local family said their father was denied critical medical care while he was in ICE custody that nearly cost him his life.
A local family said their father was denied critical medical care while he was in ICE custody that nearly cost him his life.
Shooting reported on Chicago area interstate on Christmas Eve
State Police are investigating a shooting on the Kennedy Expressway on Christmas Eve.
State Police are investigating a shooting on the Kennedy Expressway on Christmas Eve.