Data center drama, power outage chaos and the Illinois film industry | The Chicago Report
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Indiana residents are still trying to get power back after last week's relentless storms. Meanwhile Illinois politicians are focusing on data centers ahead of the election. All this and more on The Chicago Report.

Storms expected to move into Chicagoland this evening
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Fox Chicago Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls breaks down an upcoming line of storms heading toward Chicagoland.

Undrafted underdog steals the show in Bears blowout win | 1st andNorth
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Kaden Davis shines for Chicago with a standout performance in their preseason win, while the Lions monitor strong defensive line play, the Packers watch kicker Trey Smack build confidence, and the Vikings lean on their run game behind Kyler Murray.

Chicago school board candidates split over AI use in classrooms
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A Chicago parent group is urging school board candidates to support a three-year pause on generative AI in CPS, while others argue students need to learn how to use the rapidly evolving technology safely.

Family mourns mother who died after saving 7-year-old son from Des Plaines River
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A 31-year-old Hinsdale mother died after jumping into the Des Plaines River to save her 7-year-old son, with her family remembering her as a hero who put her children first.

Man accused of spending night inside Chicago Macy’s, stealing clothes and food
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A 53-year-old man is facing burglary and felony retail theft charges after authorities say he spent the night inside a Downtown Chicago Macy’s, where he allegedly took clothing, ate food from a restaurant kitchen and left with unpaid merchandise.

 Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound
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Chicago gave birth to drill rap — a sound some have long connected to the city’s violence. But is the music fueling it, or reflecting what’s already happening on the streets? Watch Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound.

Northwest Indiana food banks overwhelmed as power outages drag on
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A week without power has left northwest Indiana families scrambling for food, water and other essentials as food banks struggle to keep up with demand.

Several deer dead from virus in southeast Wisconsin
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Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The DNR in Wisconsin is investigating. 

Chicago Teachers Union sues Illinois Policy Institute | ChicagoLIVE
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The Chicago Teachers Union is suing the Illinois Policy Institute, Liberty Justice Center and Austin Berg over alleged defamatory statements.

New jaguar sightings in Arizona spark excitement
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Two jaguars spotted near the U.S.-Mexico border are fueling hopes for the species’ return to the United States.

Credential'd | PCA walks off White Sox, Ben Johnson speaks, Jabari Parker's storied Chicago career
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FOX Chicago's Sam Panayotovich and Chris Kwiecinski welcome you to Credential'd, your all-access pass to Chicago sports. Cubs MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong walked off the White Sox at Wrigley Field Monday night, Chris was at Halas Hall for Tuesday's Bears practice and Ben Johnson's press conference, and the guys reminisce about some of their favorite moments covering high school sports. New Credential'd episodes drop every week on the FOX Chicago YouTube page and wherever you get your podcasts. 

Dirty Dining! 'Chispections' track Chicago's worst kitchens
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Chispections joins us to discuss their efforts to provide grades, pest reports, violations, and fail history of Chicago restaurants. 

East Chicago transformer failure adds to Indiana power outages
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Power restoration could take several more days for some northwest Indiana residents after severe storms and a blown transformer in East Chicago.

University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027
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Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert discusses the University of Michigan’s move to use pass-fail grades for some first-semester freshmen and whether the change could ease anxiety about college.