One of Chicago's oldest Italian restaurants celebrates 38 years
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One of Chicago's oldest Italian restaurants celebrates 38 years

One of the longest-standing Italian restaurants in the Chicago area is celebrating 38 years and the holidays. Clara's joined us in studio to show off some great eats and drinks.

One of the longest-standing Italian restaurants in the Chicago area is celebrating 38 years and the holidays. Clara's joined us in studio to show off some great eats and drinks.

Check out the hot holiday toys for 2025
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Check out the hot holiday toys for 2025

With only a few days before Christmas, Timeless Toys has some great ideas on the hot holiday toys for this year.

With only a few days before Christmas, Timeless Toys has some great ideas on the hot holiday toys for this year.

Chicago City Council OKs 2026 budget, reject head tax
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Chicago City Council OKs 2026 budget, reject head tax

The Chicago City Council approved the final portions of a record $16.6 billion budget for 2026 by a 30-18 vote on Saturday.

The Chicago City Council approved the final portions of a record $16.6 billion budget for 2026 by a 30-18 vote on Saturday.

Gary's comeback could include the Chciago Bears
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Gary's comeback could include the Chciago Bears

For decades, Gary, Indiana has carried a label it didn’t ask for—and one it’s been fighting to shake.  Once known more for what left than what stayed, the city is now rewriting its own story.  Now—an unexpected headline that could put gary on the national sports map.  Tia Ewing takes us inside a city rebuilding its reputation… and possibly preparing to welcome the Chicago Bears.

For decades, Gary, Indiana has carried a label it didn’t ask for—and one it’s been fighting to shake.  Once known more for what left than what stayed, the city is now rewriting its own story.  Now—an unexpected headline that could put gary on the national sports map.  Tia Ewing takes us inside a city rebuilding its reputation… and possibly preparing to welcome the Chicago Bears.

Immediate reactions to the Bears' walk-off win over Green Bay | After The Whistle
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Immediate reactions to the Bears' walk-off win over Green Bay | After The Whistle

In one of the craziest finishes the NFL has seen this year, the Bears stun the Packers and take control of the NFC North. Tina, Lou, Pat and Jim share their instant reactions to the win.

In one of the craziest finishes the NFL has seen this year, the Bears stun the Packers and take control of the NFC North. Tina, Lou, Pat and Jim share their instant reactions to the win.

Hidden Hero Spotlight: Serving family and community
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Hidden Hero Spotlight: Serving family and community

As part of our Fox Forward Holiday Campaign, we are spotlighting an Illinois caregiver, who quietly serves her family and surrounding community.  Like many veteran caregivers --- she knows service can continue long after deployment ends.  Kasey Chronis takes us to paw paw with the heartwarming story. 

As part of our Fox Forward Holiday Campaign, we are spotlighting an Illinois caregiver, who quietly serves her family and surrounding community.  Like many veteran caregivers --- she knows service can continue long after deployment ends.  Kasey Chronis takes us to paw paw with the heartwarming story. 

7 juveniles charged with attacking mom, son
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7 juveniles charged with attacking mom, son

Seven juveniles have been charged with beating a mother and child last month while they were walking home from school on the South Side.

Seven juveniles have been charged with beating a mother and child last month while they were walking home from school on the South Side.

Alders pass 2026 budget
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Alders pass 2026 budget

With just days to spare, a renegade coalition of aldermen approved the spending portion of a budget opposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

With just days to spare, a renegade coalition of aldermen approved the spending portion of a budget opposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Bears stadium debate: History repeating itself
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Bears stadium debate: History repeating itself

This latest Chicago Bears stadium drama has many bears fans wondering -- Is this a real threat? Or is Kevin Warren trying to gain leverage?

This latest Chicago Bears stadium drama has many bears fans wondering -- Is this a real threat? Or is Kevin Warren trying to gain leverage?

Bears-Packers first half feelings
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Bears-Packers first half feelings

The Bears can clinch a playoff spot tonight with a win over the Packers. Fox 32 talked to Bears and Packers fans.

The Bears can clinch a playoff spot tonight with a win over the Packers. Fox 32 talked to Bears and Packers fans.

Smoke Daddy shows off delicious BBQ ahead of Bears game
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Smoke Daddy shows off delicious BBQ ahead of Bears game

Chef Dan Harris from Smoke Daddy stopped by to show off some delicious barbecue, wings and other food ahead of the big Bears game on Saturday.

Chef Dan Harris from Smoke Daddy stopped by to show off some delicious barbecue, wings and other food ahead of the big Bears game on Saturday.

Epstein files released by DOJ with heavy redactions
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Epstein files released by DOJ with heavy redactions

The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files. The files were releasedon  Friday afternoon to comply with a law passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. 

The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files. The files were releasedon  Friday afternoon to comply with a law passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump.