Trump says Johnson, Pritzker 'should be in jail' for not protecting ICE
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker ?should be in jail" for not protecting ICE agents.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker ?should be in jail" for not protecting ICE agents.
Government shutdown drags into 2nd week, impacting flights
The government shutdown has now, officially, entered a second week. Democrats and Republicans each think they have the upper hand as the Senate prepares to vote again later today.
The government shutdown has now, officially, entered a second week. Democrats and Republicans each think they have the upper hand as the Senate prepares to vote again later today.
Jesse Jackson Jr. announces run for old Illinois seat
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announced Wednesday he is running for his old seat in Illinois? 2nd Congressional District.
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announced Wednesday he is running for his old seat in Illinois? 2nd Congressional District.
Man seriously wounded in Bucktown stabbing
A man was stabbed and seriously wounded in a fight with a group of people Tuesday night near The 606 in the Bucktown neighborhood.
A man was stabbed and seriously wounded in a fight with a group of people Tuesday night near The 606 in the Bucktown neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Wednesday morning forecast
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
Trump says furloughed federal workers may not get backpay after shutdown ends
A week into the government shutdown, the White House said there is a possibility that furloughed federal workers might not receive backpay.
A week into the government shutdown, the White House said there is a possibility that furloughed federal workers might not receive backpay.
ICE protesters scoff at Broadview's limitations on protest hours
Local activists are calling out an executive order by the mayor of Broadview that limits the hours of protesting at an ICE detention center.
Local activists are calling out an executive order by the mayor of Broadview that limits the hours of protesting at an ICE detention center.
Illinois lawmakers react to deployment of National Guard to state
Multiple members of Congress from Illinois reacted along predictable party lines to the deployment of National Guard troops to the state.
Multiple members of Congress from Illinois reacted along predictable party lines to the deployment of National Guard troops to the state.
Chicago Weather: First frost later this week? It's possible in parts of Chicagoland!
Fox 32 Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls has the forecast for Oct. 7, 2025.
Fox 32 Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls has the forecast for Oct. 7, 2025.
How immigration raids make private contractors wealthy | The Chicago Report
The recent immigration raids might have roiled Chicago communities, but they also might have made a handful of private contractors very wealthy.
The recent immigration raids might have roiled Chicago communities, but they also might have made a handful of private contractors very wealthy.
Israeli consulate general on 2 years since Oct. 7 attacks | The Chicago Report
Israeli Consul General to the Midwest Elad Strohmayer talks about marking two years since the Oct. 7 attacks that sparked a brutal war that's killed thousands of Palestinians.
Israeli Consul General to the Midwest Elad Strohmayer talks about marking two years since the Oct. 7 attacks that sparked a brutal war that's killed thousands of Palestinians.
Air travel delays due to lack of air traffic controllers, government shutdowns
The government shutdown is creating big troubles for air travel due to the lack of air traffic controllers.
The government shutdown is creating big troubles for air travel due to the lack of air traffic controllers.
Waukegan mayor confronts ICE agents after woman detained outside of City Hall
Communities are reacting to rising tensions with ICE including in Waukegan where the mayor confronted agents who had detained a woman outside of City Hall.
Communities are reacting to rising tensions with ICE including in Waukegan where the mayor confronted agents who had detained a woman outside of City Hall.
Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago area
Members of the Texas National Guard arrived in the Chicago area on Tuesday as Illinois is suing the Trump administration to stop the deployment.
Members of the Texas National Guard arrived in the Chicago area on Tuesday as Illinois is suing the Trump administration to stop the deployment.
AG Pam Bondi grilled by senators on Epstein files, National Guard: "Don't call me a liar!"
There were plenty of tense moments during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which senators grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi on a multitude of issues.
There were plenty of tense moments during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which senators grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi on a multitude of issues.
Lake Street closure prompts gridlock in downtown Chicago
The closure of the Lake Street bridge for a massive three-year rehab project is causing some big delays for rush hour drivers in downtown Chicago.
The closure of the Lake Street bridge for a massive three-year rehab project is causing some big delays for rush hour drivers in downtown Chicago.
Supreme Court hears arguments on Colorado's conversion therapy ban
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about a 2019 Colorado law that bans so-called conversion therapy.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about a 2019 Colorado law that bans so-called conversion therapy.
NFC North breakdown: Bears catch a break, Lions keep winning, Addison in trouble
On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis, alongside NFC North insiders, breaks down the latest across the division. The Bears were on a bye while David Montgomery shines in Detroit and Jordan Addison stirs up drama in Minnesota. Plus, are the Lions emerging as a Super Bowl favorite?
On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis, alongside NFC North insiders, breaks down the latest across the division. The Bears were on a bye while David Montgomery shines in Detroit and Jordan Addison stirs up drama in Minnesota. Plus, are the Lions emerging as a Super Bowl favorite?
Cook County Commissioner: Suspend sanctuary policies, communicate with ICE now
Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison says the migrant crisis in Chicago has been years in the making. He?s calling for an immediate suspension of sanctuary policies and urging Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker to communicate with federal agencies.
Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison says the migrant crisis in Chicago has been years in the making. He?s calling for an immediate suspension of sanctuary policies and urging Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker to communicate with federal agencies.
AG Pam Bondi grilled by Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin over Epstein, National Guard troops
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.



















