DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge reopens after Chicago heat prompts closure
The extreme heat kept Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge from fully closing following a scheduled bridge lift Wednesday morning.
The extreme heat kept Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge from fully closing following a scheduled bridge lift Wednesday morning.
Naperville mayor explains why the city is banning kratom sales
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli explains the city’s new kratom sales ban, citing concerns over addiction, overdoses and the lack of regulation surrounding the products.
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli explains the city’s new kratom sales ban, citing concerns over addiction, overdoses and the lack of regulation surrounding the products.
Best TE in Football? Danny Parkins on Colston Loveland and Bears Explosive Offense | Toyota Talks
Fox Sports' Danny Parkins joins Sam Panayotovich to share his expectations for the Chicago Bears as preseason wraps up. Danny explains why Ben Johnson's offense could average 27+ points per game, why Colston Loveland and Luther Burden are poised for massive breakout years, and where Chicago stands in a wide-open NFC North. On the diamond, Danny reacts to the White Sox leading the AL Central down the stretch and analyzes whether Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs have enough pitching depth to make a deep October postseason run
Fox Sports' Danny Parkins joins Sam Panayotovich to share his expectations for the Chicago Bears as preseason wraps up. Danny explains why Ben Johnson's offense could average 27+ points per game, why Colston Loveland and Luther Burden are poised for massive breakout years, and where Chicago stands in a wide-open NFC North. On the diamond, Danny reacts to the White Sox leading the AL Central down the stretch and analyzes whether Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs have enough pitching depth to make a deep October postseason run
Lake America: How companies are responding to Trump's latest executive orders
Retail and consumer expert Doug Stephens discusses how businesses are navigating the political landscape and reacting to the Trump administration's latest executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
Retail and consumer expert Doug Stephens discusses how businesses are navigating the political landscape and reacting to the Trump administration's latest executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing gets emotional after Tyler Perry steps in to help 81-year-old homeowner
After a FOX Chicago report highlighted an 81-year-old woman's struggle with severe home damage and financial hardship, Tyler Perry pledged to pay off her lien and help restore her home.
After a FOX Chicago report highlighted an 81-year-old woman's struggle with severe home damage and financial hardship, Tyler Perry pledged to pay off her lien and help restore her home.
Chicago hotel workers could strike after contracts expire
More than 7,000 Chicago hotel workers are working without a contract after negotiations stalled, and their union says a strike could begin at any time, potentially affecting hotels, guests and the city's tourism industry.
More than 7,000 Chicago hotel workers are working without a contract after negotiations stalled, and their union says a strike could begin at any time, potentially affecting hotels, guests and the city's tourism industry.
World Trade Center beams travel from Oak Lawn for 9/11 remembrance events
A traveling exhibit featuring steel beams from the World Trade Center is leaving Oak Lawn for New York, where first responders and communities will honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 during a series of remembrance events marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
A traveling exhibit featuring steel beams from the World Trade Center is leaving Oak Lawn for New York, where first responders and communities will honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 during a series of remembrance events marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
Northwestern researcher shares promising new clue in dark matter mystery
Northwestern University physics professor Eric Dahl explains new research that could offer one of the strongest clues yet in the decades-long search to understand dark matter.
Northwestern University physics professor Eric Dahl explains new research that could offer one of the strongest clues yet in the decades-long search to understand dark matter.
Asian tiger mosquitoes are invading Chicagoland — here’s how to protect yourself
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
ComEd program celebrates 15 years of creating jobs for adults with disabilities
FOX Chicago's Natalie Bomke highlights ComEd's Energy Force Ambassador Program, which is celebrating 15 years of providing meaningful work opportunities for adults with disabilities through partnerships with more than 30 local organizations.
FOX Chicago's Natalie Bomke highlights ComEd's Energy Force Ambassador Program, which is celebrating 15 years of providing meaningful work opportunities for adults with disabilities through partnerships with more than 30 local organizations.
Flock cameras: Public safety tool or privacy concern? Pt. 2
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
Flock cameras: Public safety tool or privacy concern?
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
A former Secret Service agent and an ACLU of Illinois representative discuss the benefits, risks, and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and where the line should be drawn between public safety and personal privacy.
US faces growing global tensions as conflicts, military leadership shift
Political science professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments involving Iran, China, and recent changes in U.S. military leadership, explaining what they could mean for America's role on the world stage.
Political science professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments involving Iran, China, and recent changes in U.S. military leadership, explaining what they could mean for America's role on the world stage.
Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
2-year-old killed in domestic-related Frankfort homicide
A 2-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive inside a Frankfort home, where police say the child’s mother was also found injured in an apparent suicide attempt.
A 2-year-old child has died after being found unresponsive inside a Frankfort home, where police say the child’s mother was also found injured in an apparent suicide attempt.
Chicago police investigating string of overnight business burglaries across multiple neighborhoods
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago is under investigation.
A series of break-ins at small retail stores across Chicago is under investigation.
Dangerous heat continues across Chicagoland before storms return
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Widow sues after husband allegedly recorded while naked at Chicago-area memory care facility
A former suburban Chicago memory care worker pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging she secretly recorded naked residents. One family is now suing.
A former suburban Chicago memory care worker pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges alleging she secretly recorded naked residents. One family is now suing.
Trump warns of federal intervention in Chicago, flock camera debate | The Chicago Report
President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago weather: Heat index values in the triple digits again Wednesday
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Emily Wahls has your weather update!