Chicago weather: Gusty winds Friday, rainfall rolls in this weekend
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The weekend ahead will bring much-needed rainfall to the area with several rounds of rain and storms from late Friday night through at least midday Sunday.

Semi driver charged in deadly crash
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Police in Portage, Indiana are investigating a deadly crash that left one person dead and another arrested.

Danny Parkins talks state of the Cubs and Bears | Chicago Sports Tonight
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FS1's Danny Parkins talked with Lou Canellis about where the Cubs stand after losing in the NLDS and where the Bears stand after beating the Commanders.

Astronomers discover mysterious dark object in a distant part of the universe
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Astronomers have detected a mysterious dark object in a distant part of the universe, hopefully offering new insight into one of science?s biggest mysteries: dark matter. Dr. Christopher D. Fassnacht, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Davis, joins us to break it down.

Report finds high levels of lead in popular protein powders and shakes
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A new consumer investigation has found high levels of lead in nearly two-thirds of protein powders and shakes tested, raising serious concerns about the safety of popular supplements. Dr. Laurel Cherian, associate professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center, joins us to explain what this means for consumers, how heavy metals can impact brain and body health, and what to look for before buying protein products.

Can you really trust your gut? The science behind our 'sixth sense'
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We?ve all heard the advice: ?trust your gut.? But what does that really mean ? and is there science behind it? Dr. Hongkui Zeng, Executive Vice President and Director of the Brain Initiative at the Allen Institute, joins us to explain how the nervous system tracks and regulates the body?s internal organs. This NIH-supported project aims to uncover the body?s true ?sixth sense? ? the subconscious communication between the brain and organs like the heart, lungs, and stomach that helps keep us balanced and alive.

Why warm Great Lakes could mean heavy lake-effect snow this winter
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The Great Lakes are unusually warm this fall ? and that could have a big impact on the upcoming winter season. Fox Chicago meteorologist Mike Caplan explains how higher lake temperatures could trigger major lake-effect snow earlier and more intensely than usual.

NTSB releases final Titan sub report
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The NTSB has dropped its final report on what made the Titan submersible implode, killing everyone on board. Federal investigators say the tragedy was preventable.

Students revitalize park in Gary, Indiana
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Every change starts somewhere. In Gary, Indiana, it started with an old playground. Rust turned into roots when two natives decided to care. And what they built now grows far beyond them.

Metra glitch stops trains citywide
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Metra says a system failure halted trains during Tuesday's rush hour and they're working to find out what happened.

'Not political pawns': Pritzker, veterans slam Trump's Chicago Guard plan
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A group of retired admirals, generals and service members said the president should not deploy the National Guard against the governor?s wishes. They also voiced opposition to the militarization of immigration enforcement in Chicago.

Government shutdown Day 16: Senate stalemate
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For the 10th time in two weeks, the Senate just rejected a funding plan to reopen the government.

Chicago Mayor presents 2026 budget
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presenting his 2026 budget to city council that includes a head tax on large corporations and other new taxes designed to plug a more than one billion dollar funding gap.