Chicago food banks already strained fear SNAP benefit suspensions
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Food pantries in Chicago are already under significant strain but fear what will come after SNAP benefits are set to be stopped amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Little Village tells ICE to stay away from schools
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Little Village community members are speaking out against ICE ignoring their signs, and breaking the rules in their neighborhood.

Appeals court blocks judge's order for Bovino
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An appeals court is now blocking a judge's order that required the top Customs and Border Patrol Commander to check in with a judge here every day.

Congressional candidate indicted for protests outside of Broadview ICE facility
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Ninth District Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and six other protesters were listed in an indictment after they were accused of blocking a federal agent's vehicle outside of the Broadview ICE facility in September. Abughazaleh announced the indictment on her social media Wednesday. 

Northwestern scientists develop nanomedicine that wipes out leukemia in animal study
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A groundbreaking Northwestern University study has unveiled a new nanomedicine that wiped out acute myeloid leukemia in animal trials — a major step forward in the fight against cancer.

Pritzker balks at $1.5B bill to save Chicago area transit system
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Illinois state lawmakers unveiled a massive $1.5 billion funding package for the Chicago area’s transit system. Proponents argue it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to transform public transportation in the region, but it will come at a cost.

Houston’s bayou deaths: Inside the serial killer theory that has the city on edge
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A string of mysterious deaths in Houston’s bayous has sparked growing fears of a possible serial killer. FOX Houston's Caroline Collins joins us with the latest — as 24 bodies have been discovered since the start of 2025. While officials insist the deaths are unrelated, a private investigator and victims’ families are demanding answers.

Government shutdown's looming health care cliff
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On Day 29 of the government shutdown, and lawmakers appear to still be at the same point of negotiations as they were on day one.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Women’s Justice Institute amplifies survivors’ voices through art
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As Domestic Violence Awareness Month continues, "ChicagoLIVE "speaks with Deanne Benos, Executive Director of the Women’s Justice Institute, about a powerful Chicago event featuring the artwork and performances of 130 women and gender-expansive people impacted by abuse and incarceration. Benos shares how 98% of incarcerated women in Illinois are survivors of lifelong abuse — and how their stories are helping to reshape justice.

Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey
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A jury on Wednesday convicted an Illinois sheriff's deputy of second-degree murder, a lesser charge, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey , a Black woman who called 911 to report a suspected prowler.

Young philanthropists honored with award
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A 7 and 9-year-old were honored for their efforts to support children in need. Ava and Sienna Blanco have been leading community drives for coats and books and donating them to the Oak Park/River Forest Infant Welfare Society (OPRF IWS). Last night, they became the youngest receipts ever of the organization's Angel Award.

Community bans together to support local school | ChicagoLIVE
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Community members ban together to support a local school. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

The Latina Exchange serves holiday dinner amid SNAP cuts
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Professional networking group, The Latina Exchange plans to serve over 60 meals to support community members who will lose their SNAP benefits on Nov. 1. The meals will be served in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Nov. 20.

Chicago's Guinness Open Gate Brewery celebrates rugby weekend with deals
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Ryan Wagner, Guinness national ambassador and head of beer quality visits FOX 32 Chicago to provide a taste of the deals Guinness Open Gate Brewery will offer to customers this weekend in honor of Gallagher Cup rugby rematch on Saturday.

Trump wraps up South Korea visit ahead of high-stakes meeting with China's Xi Jinping
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President Trump concludes his visit to South Korea after finalizing a major trade deal, as attention now turns to his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade tensions and global security.