Cook County warns residents of rabid bats this Halloween
This Halloween, Cook County is warning residents of rabid bats. The county's Dept. of Animal and Rabies Control put out an interactive map showing where rabid bats have been found.
This Halloween, Cook County is warning residents of rabid bats. The county's Dept. of Animal and Rabies Control put out an interactive map showing where rabid bats have been found.
Illinois drivers to pay more in tolls under $1.5B transit rescue plan
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit overhaul funded partly by a 45-cent toll hike. Supporters call it a lifeline for CTA, Pace, and Metra, while critics say it shortchanges downstate projects.
Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit overhaul funded partly by a 45-cent toll hike. Supporters call it a lifeline for CTA, Pace, and Metra, while critics say it shortchanges downstate projects.
Lawsuit targets 'degrading' conditions at Broadview ICE facility
The 76-page lawsuit filed by two Chicagoans held in the facility sued Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino and others for treating men and women at the facility like "animals."
The 76-page lawsuit filed by two Chicagoans held in the facility sued Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino and others for treating men and women at the facility like "animals."
Durbin meets with Little Village students after peaceful protest
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is showing some recognition for Chicago students who took part in a peaceful protest.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is showing some recognition for Chicago students who took part in a peaceful protest.
Evanston officials address recent reports of ICE, CBP activity
The briefing followed multiple reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity that prompted several calls to Evanston police and city officials.
The briefing followed multiple reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity that prompted several calls to Evanston police and city officials.
Mysterious sky flashes linked to 1950s nuclear tests? Inside the VASCO Project
Astronomer Beatriz Villarroel joins ChicagoNOW to discuss the VASCO Project — Vanishing and Appearing Sources during a Century of Observations — which searches digitized sky records for mysterious changes in the heavens. The team has discovered thousands of unexplained light flashes on 1950s photographic plates, some correlating with nuclear tests and UFO witness reports.
Astronomer Beatriz Villarroel joins ChicagoNOW to discuss the VASCO Project — Vanishing and Appearing Sources during a Century of Observations — which searches digitized sky records for mysterious changes in the heavens. The team has discovered thousands of unexplained light flashes on 1950s photographic plates, some correlating with nuclear tests and UFO witness reports.
Elmhurst University opens $30M Health Sciences building with state-of-the-art simulation labs
Elmhurst University has opened its new $30 million Health Sciences building, a cutting-edge facility for nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and public health students.
Elmhurst University has opened its new $30 million Health Sciences building, a cutting-edge facility for nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and public health students.
FBI reportedly foils Halloween terror plot in Michigan — multiple arrests made
The FBI says it has thwarted a potential terrorist attack in Michigan ahead of Halloween weekend, with multiple arrests made in what’s being described as a violent plot linked to extremist content online. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Fox Detroit’s Scott Wolchek for the latest on the case.
The FBI says it has thwarted a potential terrorist attack in Michigan ahead of Halloween weekend, with multiple arrests made in what’s being described as a violent plot linked to extremist content online. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Fox Detroit’s Scott Wolchek for the latest on the case.
FULL REMARKS: Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, local leaders condemn ICE, CBP operation
Daniel Biss and other local elected officials and community member address reports of ICE and CBP actions Friday in Evanston, Skokie, and surrounding areas.
Daniel Biss and other local elected officials and community member address reports of ICE and CBP actions Friday in Evanston, Skokie, and surrounding areas.
45 beagles found in Joliet home — no cruelty suspected, police say
When 45 beagles were discovered inside a Joliet home, many assumed the worst. But Sgt. Dwayne English of the Joliet Police Department tells "ChicagoLIVE" the dogs were found healthy and well cared for, with no signs of cruelty.
When 45 beagles were discovered inside a Joliet home, many assumed the worst. But Sgt. Dwayne English of the Joliet Police Department tells "ChicagoLIVE" the dogs were found healthy and well cared for, with no signs of cruelty.
ICE backlash, shutdown fallout & redistricting battles | Week in Review
This week on Fox 32 Chicago 'Week in Review': an accountability push for ICE as students walk out, the latest on the government shutdown and its impact on travelers and food banks, and new redistricting moves in Illinois and Indiana. On the lighter side: a South Side ump is World Series–bound, Little Bears fans score free shoes, and Chicago salutes Miles Davis at 100. Jump to the chapters and catch up fast.
This week on Fox 32 Chicago 'Week in Review': an accountability push for ICE as students walk out, the latest on the government shutdown and its impact on travelers and food banks, and new redistricting moves in Illinois and Indiana. On the lighter side: a South Side ump is World Series–bound, Little Bears fans score free shoes, and Chicago salutes Miles Davis at 100. Jump to the chapters and catch up fast.
Mpox outbreak hits Chicago communities | ChicagoLIVE
Cook County Health's Dr. Monica Almeida Mercon spoke with ChicagoLIVE's Anita Blanton to explain the potential causes for the rise in mpox cases in Chicago. She also discussed how individuals can protect themselves from the outbreak.
Cook County Health's Dr. Monica Almeida Mercon spoke with ChicagoLIVE's Anita Blanton to explain the potential causes for the rise in mpox cases in Chicago. She also discussed how individuals can protect themselves from the outbreak.
Illinois House Minority Leader responds to new $1.5 billion plan to fund CTA, Pace and Metra | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie joined ChicagoLIVE's Anita Blanton to provide a Republican perspective on a new plan that will fund Chicago-area transit agencies without new statewide taxes. The plan was approved on Friday.
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie joined ChicagoLIVE's Anita Blanton to provide a Republican perspective on a new plan that will fund Chicago-area transit agencies without new statewide taxes. The plan was approved on Friday.
RAW: Crowds gather in Evanston during ICE operation; damaged car towed from scene
Raw video from Evanston on Friday showed a large crowd gathered as federal immigration officers carried out an operation Thursday afternoon. A damaged car was seen being towed from the area.
Raw video from Evanston on Friday showed a large crowd gathered as federal immigration officers carried out an operation Thursday afternoon. A damaged car was seen being towed from the area.
Mount Carmel prepares for another Loyola clash | ChicagoLIVE
Mount Carmel athletic director Phil Segroves joined ChicagoLIVE ahead of the team’s highly anticipated playoff rematch with Loyola Academy — a rivalry built on decades of Catholic League football tradition.
Mount Carmel athletic director Phil Segroves joined ChicagoLIVE ahead of the team’s highly anticipated playoff rematch with Loyola Academy — a rivalry built on decades of Catholic League football tradition.
$1.5B transit deal: What changed in Illinois’ plan? | ChicagoLIVE
Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) sits down with ChicagoLIVE's Anita Blanton to break down the newly passed transit bill that secures $1.5 billion in state funding for the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace. He explains how the original proposal evolved: what revenue proposals were dropped, what reforms shifted, and why he believes the final plan clears a fiscal cliff for the region’s transit system.
Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) sits down with ChicagoLIVE's Anita Blanton to break down the newly passed transit bill that secures $1.5 billion in state funding for the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace. He explains how the original proposal evolved: what revenue proposals were dropped, what reforms shifted, and why he believes the final plan clears a fiscal cliff for the region’s transit system.
Bridge Communities hosts "Sleepout Saturday" to support homelessness
Hundreds of families will camp out on Saturday night as a part of Bride Communities "Sleepout Saturday" at the College of DuPage to help raise money and awareness for homelessness.
Hundreds of families will camp out on Saturday night as a part of Bride Communities "Sleepout Saturday" at the College of DuPage to help raise money and awareness for homelessness.
Loss of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown sends Illinoisans into limbo
In Illinois,1.9 million people depend on snap benefits every month. $20 million in state funding is now heading to food banks which supply more than 2,600 food pantries across the state.
In Illinois,1.9 million people depend on snap benefits every month. $20 million in state funding is now heading to food banks which supply more than 2,600 food pantries across the state.
Lawmakers debate over drug boat strikes off Venezuelan coast
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denied allegations that the U.S. is destroying drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. Both Democrats and Republicans have questioned the legality of the strikes.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denied allegations that the U.S. is destroying drug boats off the coast of Venezuela. Both Democrats and Republicans have questioned the legality of the strikes.
$1.5 Illinois transit bill addresses fiscal cliff facing Chicago-area transit agencies
This bill passed this morning after months of debate and last minute dealmaking. Democrats who sponsored it say it will transform public transit for a generation, creating a more unified system where the trains and buses run frequently and on time.
This bill passed this morning after months of debate and last minute dealmaking. Democrats who sponsored it say it will transform public transit for a generation, creating a more unified system where the trains and buses run frequently and on time.