Chicago-area college supports teachers of color during National Teachers Week
It's National Teachers Week, and one suburban community college is celebrating its young teachers of color.
It's National Teachers Week, and one suburban community college is celebrating its young teachers of color.
Explosion sparks massive apartment fire in Des Plaines, multiple injured
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a powerful overnight explosion and fire that tore through a Des Plaines apartment building, injuring several residents and displacing families.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a powerful overnight explosion and fire that tore through a Des Plaines apartment building, injuring several residents and displacing families.
How MetroSquash is changing lives with help from Greater Chicago Food Depository
MetroSquash is doing more than teaching a sport. It is helping change lives. The Woodlawn-based program helps Chicago students succeed both on and off the court, combining squash training with academic support that continues through college. With support from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, students also receive meals that help fuel their success. This visit is part of FOX 32 Cares’ effort to raise $15,000, enough to provide 45,000 meals for kids this summer.
MetroSquash is doing more than teaching a sport. It is helping change lives. The Woodlawn-based program helps Chicago students succeed both on and off the court, combining squash training with academic support that continues through college. With support from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, students also receive meals that help fuel their success. This visit is part of FOX 32 Cares’ effort to raise $15,000, enough to provide 45,000 meals for kids this summer.
Mexico Week brings citywide celebrations beyond Cinco de Mayo
Mexican officials highlight how Mexico Week events across Chicago aim to celebrate culture, build community connections, and showcase traditions beyond the holiday.
Mexican officials highlight how Mexico Week events across Chicago aim to celebrate culture, build community connections, and showcase traditions beyond the holiday.
Tickets now available for Obama Presidential Center as volunteer push begins
The Obama Foundation shares details on museum experiences, opening plans, and a new ambassador program inviting the public to get involved ahead of the center’s debut.
The Obama Foundation shares details on museum experiences, opening plans, and a new ambassador program inviting the public to get involved ahead of the center’s debut.
Gas prices surge in Illinois and Indiana, outpacing national average
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains why fuel costs are climbing faster in the Midwest and what rising gas and diesel prices could mean for consumers and everyday expenses.
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains why fuel costs are climbing faster in the Midwest and what rising gas and diesel prices could mean for consumers and everyday expenses.
Agreement reached in Brookfield Zoo strike
Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.
Expert analysis: Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' as U.S. weighs risks in Strait of Hormuz
Stefano Ritondale from Artorias breaks down the challenges, potential Iranian resistance, and global stakes as the U.S. halts efforts to secure key shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Stefano Ritondale from Artorias breaks down the challenges, potential Iranian resistance, and global stakes as the U.S. halts efforts to secure key shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump pauses plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz, says progress made on peace deal
The United States military halted its recent initiative to help ships stranded in the Persian Gulf navigate safely through the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States military halted its recent initiative to help ships stranded in the Persian Gulf navigate safely through the Strait of Hormuz.
Reported explosion, condo fire in Chicago suburb
Five people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condominium fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Five people were hospitalized after a reported explosion and condominium fire early Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Cool start sticks around across Chicagoland before gradual warmup
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Restricting explosives in Illinois, and why is Chicago flooding worse? | The Chicago Report
We hear about why flooding in the Chicago area is getting worse, what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about his lobbying efforts in Springfield this week, and the battle over a substation in Lincoln Park.
We hear about why flooding in the Chicago area is getting worse, what Mayor Brandon Johnson said about his lobbying efforts in Springfield this week, and the battle over a substation in Lincoln Park.
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson talks 2026 NHL Draft options after the draft lottery
The Blackhawks won the fourth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft after the NHL Draft lottery. General manager Kyle Davison discussed the team's options in a press conference.
The Blackhawks won the fourth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft after the NHL Draft lottery. General manager Kyle Davison discussed the team's options in a press conference.
Chicago street performer robbed by student while singing
In the heart of downtown Chicago, where crowds rush past and street corners double as stages, one performer’s voice has become a familiar soundtrack.
In the heart of downtown Chicago, where crowds rush past and street corners double as stages, one performer’s voice has become a familiar soundtrack.
Suburban Chicago fire dept first to use heart monitoring tech
Every second matters when it comes to treating heart attacks. A southwest suburban fire department is the first in Illinois to adopt new cardiac monitoring technology aimed at helping paramedics improve speed and accuracy in the field.
Every second matters when it comes to treating heart attacks. A southwest suburban fire department is the first in Illinois to adopt new cardiac monitoring technology aimed at helping paramedics improve speed and accuracy in the field.
Indiana Primary Election: What the results show so far
President Trump is getting revenge in Indiana. Candidates he supported are beating some of the incumbents that dared to go against him.
President Trump is getting revenge in Indiana. Candidates he supported are beating some of the incumbents that dared to go against him.
Woman attacked by accused killer of CPD officer speaks out
A 55-year-old woman is speaking out after a violent robbery that police say is tied to the killing a Chicago police officer just hours later.
A 55-year-old woman is speaking out after a violent robbery that police say is tied to the killing a Chicago police officer just hours later.
Why Chicago flooding is getting worse | The Chicago Report
Why is Chicago seeing more frequent and severe flooding? We ask Sun-Times reporter Brett Chase to break down what he's found.
Why is Chicago seeing more frequent and severe flooding? We ask Sun-Times reporter Brett Chase to break down what he's found.
Illinois bill could restrict who can handle explosives, fireworks | The Chicago Report
Some state lawmakers want to tighten the rules around the handling and storage of fireworks and explosives.
Some state lawmakers want to tighten the rules around the handling and storage of fireworks and explosives.
ComEd wants to replace COVID testing site with substation | The Chicago Report
ComEd has its eyes set on a former COVID testing site in Lincoln Park to install a substation, which neighbors are opposed to.
ComEd has its eyes set on a former COVID testing site in Lincoln Park to install a substation, which neighbors are opposed to.