Sneaker drive aims to boost confidence, curb bullying among Chicago youth
A new Chicago initiative is using sneaker donations to combat bullying, build confidence, and strengthen relationships between young people and police through community partnerships.
A new Chicago initiative is using sneaker donations to combat bullying, build confidence, and strengthen relationships between young people and police through community partnerships.
‘Dream Out Loud’ conference connects Chicago youth with career paths
Candace Thier and participant Cruz Lara highlight how Leaders in Transformational Education’s upcoming youth conference will offer hands-on career workshops and opportunities for young people.
Candace Thier and participant Cruz Lara highlight how Leaders in Transformational Education’s upcoming youth conference will offer hands-on career workshops and opportunities for young people.
Severe storms hammer the Midwest as threat continues
Fox Weather meteorologist Craig Herrera explains the ongoing severe weather outbreak in the Midwest, its unusual intensity for April, how long the threat could last, and what a potential super El Niño means for the months ahead.
Fox Weather meteorologist Craig Herrera explains the ongoing severe weather outbreak in the Midwest, its unusual intensity for April, how long the threat could last, and what a potential super El Niño means for the months ahead.
Chicago Park District outlines changes ahead of summer camp registration
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa explains new registration updates, camp options and how families can secure spots as Chicago Park District prepares for the busy summer season.
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa explains new registration updates, camp options and how families can secure spots as Chicago Park District prepares for the busy summer season.
2 found dead in Chicago home identified as widow, son of late Cook County commissioner
A woman and man found shot to death inside a West Side home Tuesday evening have been identified as the widow and son of late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer.
A woman and man found shot to death inside a West Side home Tuesday evening have been identified as the widow and son of late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer.
Chicago weather: Wednesday morning forecast
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down today's weather outlook.
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down today's weather outlook.
Woman killed in Chicago shooting identified as widow of late Cook County commissioner
A woman found shot to death inside a West Side home Tuesday evening has been identified as Barbara Deer, the widow of late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer, a source tells Fox Chicago.
A woman found shot to death inside a West Side home Tuesday evening has been identified as Barbara Deer, the widow of late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer, a source tells Fox Chicago.
'The Science Place' for teens planned for Chicago's South Side
A bold concept on Chicago’s South Side aims to transform a long-vacant lot into a science destination — with teenagers at the center of it.
A bold concept on Chicago’s South Side aims to transform a long-vacant lot into a science destination — with teenagers at the center of it.
Chicago-area police study traffic on main road after 2 bad crashes
Two deadly crashes on Randall Road in just six weeks led Batavia police to analyze years of crash data.
Two deadly crashes on Randall Road in just six weeks led Batavia police to analyze years of crash data.
Chicago seeks to close Ford City Mall for public safety
Ford City Mall closes at 8 p.m. It could close indefinitely now that the city is seeking an emergency motion to vacate.
Ford City Mall closes at 8 p.m. It could close indefinitely now that the city is seeking an emergency motion to vacate.
2 found fatally shot in home on Chicago's West Side, police say
Two people were found shot to death Tuesday evening inside a home on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
Two people were found shot to death Tuesday evening inside a home on Chicago’s West Side, police said.
Asian carp politics, teen takeover solutions | The Chicago Report
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their back-and-forth over the vital Asian carp Great Lakes project. A child psychologist discusses the rise in viral teen takeovers. And we hear from Yusef Jackson as he takes over his father's organization, Rainbow PUSH.
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their back-and-forth over the vital Asian carp Great Lakes project. A child psychologist discusses the rise in viral teen takeovers. And we hear from Yusef Jackson as he takes over his father's organization, Rainbow PUSH.
Yusef Jackson talks plans for Rainbow PUSH after dad's death | The Chicago Report
Yusef Jackson, the new president and CEO of RainbowPUSH, joined the show to give his vision for the organization after the death of his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Yusef Jackson, the new president and CEO of RainbowPUSH, joined the show to give his vision for the organization after the death of his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Child psychologist talks teen takeovers, causes and solutions | The Chicago Report
Why are the viral teen takeovers seeming to become more violent in Chicago? We asked a UIC psychology professor to explain what may be happening and how to address the issue.
Why are the viral teen takeovers seeming to become more violent in Chicago? We asked a UIC psychology professor to explain what may be happening and how to address the issue.
Bears stadium talks reach the 4th quarter | The Chicago Report
The talks by state lawmakers to pass a bill needed for a new Bears stadium in suburban Arlington Heights are reaching a key point as the legislative session goes on.
The talks by state lawmakers to pass a bill needed for a new Bears stadium in suburban Arlington Heights are reaching a key point as the legislative session goes on.
Trump, Pritzker tussle over Asian Carp Great Lakes project | The Chicago Report
The Trump administration and the State of Illinois continued their political back-and-forth about the Asian Carp Great Lakes project to prevent the invasive species from reaching Lake Michigan.
The Trump administration and the State of Illinois continued their political back-and-forth about the Asian Carp Great Lakes project to prevent the invasive species from reaching Lake Michigan.
New educational science space, Scitopia Chicago, planned for Washington Park
A bold concept on Chicago’s South Side aims to transform a long-vacant lot into a science destination — with teenagers at the center of it.
A bold concept on Chicago’s South Side aims to transform a long-vacant lot into a science destination — with teenagers at the center of it.
Labor unions push Illinois to say no to Waymo pilot project
As more self-driving cars are popping up around the country, labor unions are pushing Illinois leaders to say no to a Waymo pilot project.
As more self-driving cars are popping up around the country, labor unions are pushing Illinois leaders to say no to a Waymo pilot project.
Parents respond to Chicago teen takeovers with parent takeovers
People concerned about teen takeovers in Chicago are responding with what they're calling a parent takeover.
People concerned about teen takeovers in Chicago are responding with what they're calling a parent takeover.
Community members sound off on soaring NIPSCO bills during listening session
Community members had the opportunity to speak directly to Indiana state regulators on Monday about their NIPSCO bills. They're touring the state after launching an investigation into the billing practices of utility companies, like NIPSCO. Bret Buganski reports.
Community members had the opportunity to speak directly to Indiana state regulators on Monday about their NIPSCO bills. They're touring the state after launching an investigation into the billing practices of utility companies, like NIPSCO. Bret Buganski reports.