Crushed, not paused: Storm destroys ‘Trudy,’ a lifeline for Lake County pets
A massive tree crushed Cause 4Paws Gary’s mobile pet-care trailer, Trudy, during the Aug. 11 storms in Gary.
A massive tree crushed Cause 4Paws Gary’s mobile pet-care trailer, Trudy, during the Aug. 11 storms in Gary.
No power means no water for Calumet Township residents
Residents in Calumet Township are struggling without water for drinking, showers and toilets as crews work to restore power, while a local fire station provides water, food, cleaning supplies and showers.
Residents in Calumet Township are struggling without water for drinking, showers and toilets as crews work to restore power, while a local fire station provides water, food, cleaning supplies and showers.
Remembering Dolly Parton: Country music icon dies at 80
The world lost an icon today. Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80, her family confirmed Tuesday afternoon.
The world lost an icon today. Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80, her family confirmed Tuesday afternoon.
Gary residents face two weeks without power as NIPSCO crews work to restore service
More than 2,000 NIPSCO customers in Gary remain without power after two weeks, as utility crews install new poles and clear storm damage while residents and local leaders demand answers and relief.
More than 2,000 NIPSCO customers in Gary remain without power after two weeks, as utility crews install new poles and clear storm damage while residents and local leaders demand answers and relief.
14-year-old allegedly assaulted by Oak Lawn police, community demands accountability
An Arab American community advocate discusses allegations that Oak Lawn officers assaulted a 14-year-old Palestinian American at a public meeting, the charges later filed against his mother and calls for an investigation into the department.
An Arab American community advocate discusses allegations that Oak Lawn officers assaulted a 14-year-old Palestinian American at a public meeting, the charges later filed against his mother and calls for an investigation into the department.
How wine knowledge can give you an edge in the business world
James Beard Award-winning sommelier Belinda Chang shares how learning about wine, storytelling and entertaining can help professionals build connections, impress clients and elevate business dinners.
James Beard Award-winning sommelier Belinda Chang shares how learning about wine, storytelling and entertaining can help professionals build connections, impress clients and elevate business dinners.
More than 1,170 pounds of khat seized at O’Hare, 3 travelers charged
Three travelers were charged after more than 1,170 pounds of khat—an illegal stimulant valued at about $140,000—were seized from luggage at O’Hare. A Customs spokesperson explains how officers found it.
Three travelers were charged after more than 1,170 pounds of khat—an illegal stimulant valued at about $140,000—were seized from luggage at O’Hare. A Customs spokesperson explains how officers found it.
New study finds CTE in at least 1 in 4 former NFL players
A Harvard researcher discusses a sobering new study estimating that at least 25% of former NFL players who died during the study period had CTE, why repeated head impacts increase the risk and what researchers hope to learn about treatment and prevention.
A Harvard researcher discusses a sobering new study estimating that at least 25% of former NFL players who died during the study period had CTE, why repeated head impacts increase the risk and what researchers hope to learn about treatment and prevention.
Chicago weather: Tuesday afternoon forecast
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down today's weather outlook.
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down today's weather outlook.
Dolly Parton, music icon, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
Brown Sugar Bakery hit by second break-in in weeks
Brown Sugar Bakery on Chicago's South Side is cleaning up after its second break-in in just a few weeks.
Brown Sugar Bakery on Chicago's South Side is cleaning up after its second break-in in just a few weeks.
Hayden Panettiere's mom speaks out for first time since her death
Hayden Panettiere's mother is speaking publicly for the first time about her daughter's death, saying she "went numb" after hearing the news.
Hayden Panettiere's mother is speaking publicly for the first time about her daughter's death, saying she "went numb" after hearing the news.
Nearly total lunar eclipse set to light up the night sky
Hunter Miller with the Adler Planetarium explains what to expect from this week's lunar eclipse, which is expected to cover nearly the entire full moon.
Hunter Miller with the Adler Planetarium explains what to expect from this week's lunar eclipse, which is expected to cover nearly the entire full moon.
O'Hare Flyer: New proposal for train from downtown to O'Hare in 15 minutes
A private group unveils a project using existing tracks to build a train taking passengers from the loop to O'Hare in 15 minutes.
A private group unveils a project using existing tracks to build a train taking passengers from the loop to O'Hare in 15 minutes.
Indiana resident describes what it's been like without power for 2 weeks
Residents in northwest Indiana are still without power two weeks after severe weather.
Residents in northwest Indiana are still without power two weeks after severe weather.
St. Walter, St. Benedict students begin first day together on one campus
Students from St. Walter and St. Benedict are starting the school year together Tuesday as they share one campus for the first time.
Students from St. Walter and St. Benedict are starting the school year together Tuesday as they share one campus for the first time.
Person describes what happened in deadly Chicago armed robbery
Chicago police are investigating after a man was fatally shot as armed robbers ran away from a gas station early Tuesday.
Chicago police are investigating after a man was fatally shot as armed robbers ran away from a gas station early Tuesday.
Gary woman says she's been without power for 2 weeks
Residents in northwest Indiana are still dealing with power outages two weeks after a powerful storm barreled through Chicagoland.
Residents in northwest Indiana are still dealing with power outages two weeks after a powerful storm barreled through Chicagoland.
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as trade war with Canada escalates
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies.
Pfleger reinstated after sexual abuse allegation review
Father Michael Pfleger has been reinstated at St. Sabina Parish after an independent review of a sexual abuse allegation against him found there was no reason to believe he was guilty, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday.
Father Michael Pfleger has been reinstated at St. Sabina Parish after an independent review of a sexual abuse allegation against him found there was no reason to believe he was guilty, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday.