Tipped workers speak out after City Council passes tip credit freeze
Chicago's City Council voted to freeze the ordinance that would have gradually increased wages for tipped workers. Encouragement came from the workers themselves. Joanie Lum is here now to explain.
Chicago's City Council voted to freeze the ordinance that would have gradually increased wages for tipped workers. Encouragement came from the workers themselves. Joanie Lum is here now to explain.
Maintenance worker caught urinating in tenant's sink
A Bloomingdale tenant says he caught his maintenance worker on camera urinating in his kitchen sink. He now has a warning for others. Leslie Moreno joins us live with more.
A Bloomingdale tenant says he caught his maintenance worker on camera urinating in his kitchen sink. He now has a warning for others. Leslie Moreno joins us live with more.
Chicago mayor blasts City Council for vote to keep subminimum wage
The Chicago City Council voted to keep a subminimum wage for tipped workers, over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
The Chicago City Council voted to keep a subminimum wage for tipped workers, over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
College student from Elmhurst missing after trip to Spain
The family of a suburban college student is turning to social media to ask for the public's help in finding their son. The 20-year-old was visiting friends in Spain for spring break but never returned to his Airbnb after a night out. Kasey Chronis is live in Elmhurst with what we know.
The family of a suburban college student is turning to social media to ask for the public's help in finding their son. The 20-year-old was visiting friends in Spain for spring break but never returned to his Airbnb after a night out. Kasey Chronis is live in Elmhurst with what we know.
Chicago City Council votes to keep subminimum wage for tipped workers
The Chicago City Council voted to keep a subminimum wage for tipped workers, over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
The Chicago City Council voted to keep a subminimum wage for tipped workers, over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
White Sox unveil new ballpark food - from Chicago eats to Japanese cuisine
Baseball's back in Chicago next week. Fans want more than just a good game. The White Sox are looking to hit some home runs on the field and also in the concession stands. Fox Chicago's Dane Placko got a tasty preview of what's in store for fans visiting the ballpark in 2026.
Baseball's back in Chicago next week. Fans want more than just a good game. The White Sox are looking to hit some home runs on the field and also in the concession stands. Fox Chicago's Dane Placko got a tasty preview of what's in store for fans visiting the ballpark in 2026.
Maintenance worker allegedly urinates in Bloomingdale tenant's sink
Something wild happened in the suburbs. A tenant says a maintenance worker was caught on camera using his kitchen sink the wrong way. Leslie Moreno's live with what we know.
Something wild happened in the suburbs. A tenant says a maintenance worker was caught on camera using his kitchen sink the wrong way. Leslie Moreno's live with what we know.
Long TSA lines continue nationwide amid shutdown
Airports everywhere are still a mess. Weather and spring break are making delays worse. TSA lines are hours long. Trump's pick for Homeland Security used his confirmation hearing to call out senators for not funding the department. Jonathan Serrie is at Atlanta's busy airport.
Airports everywhere are still a mess. Weather and spring break are making delays worse. TSA lines are hours long. Trump's pick for Homeland Security used his confirmation hearing to call out senators for not funding the department. Jonathan Serrie is at Atlanta's busy airport.
Gov. JB Pritzker focuses on second matchup with challenger Darren Bailey
Gov. JB Pritzker started his general reelection campaign in earnest on the day after Darren Bailey again won the GOP nomination for governor. Bailey lost to Pritzker in the 2022 race.
Gov. JB Pritzker started his general reelection campaign in earnest on the day after Darren Bailey again won the GOP nomination for governor. Bailey lost to Pritzker in the 2022 race.
Land purchased could be for White Sox future stadium
Something big's happening that might bring the White Sox closer to downtown. It involves a rail yard right next to the "78" area in the South Loop. Cassie Carlson is here -- and the 78 is exactly where the Sox want to build a new stadium.
Something big's happening that might bring the White Sox closer to downtown. It involves a rail yard right next to the "78" area in the South Loop. Cassie Carlson is here -- and the 78 is exactly where the Sox want to build a new stadium.
Trump threatens retaliation if Iran attacks Qatar again
Some top Iranian officials have been killed as more strikes were launched against Israel and Gulf countries. Here's what you need to know.
Some top Iranian officials have been killed as more strikes were launched against Israel and Gulf countries. Here's what you need to know.
Chicago White Sox unveil new ballpark food for 2026 season
It's almost time for baseball season and the Chicago White Sox are getting ready both on the field and off with new ballpark eats.
It's almost time for baseball season and the Chicago White Sox are getting ready both on the field and off with new ballpark eats.
Chicago primary election turnout 'better than average,' officials say
There was better-than-average turnout for the Illinois primary election in the City of Chicago, according to a city election board spokesperson.
There was better-than-average turnout for the Illinois primary election in the City of Chicago, according to a city election board spokesperson.
Juliana Stratton wins US Senate Democratic primary race
Juliana Stratton, the twice-elected lieutenant governor in Illinois, secured the Democratic nomination to the open U.S. Senate seat in Tuesday’s primary election.
Juliana Stratton, the twice-elected lieutenant governor in Illinois, secured the Democratic nomination to the open U.S. Senate seat in Tuesday’s primary election.
Jimmy Gracey missing: Chicago-area family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Barcelona
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
Toni Preckwinkle fends off primary challenge in race for Cook County Board president
Toni Preckwinkle is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Cook County Board president, fending off a primary challenge from Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, the AP projects.
Toni Preckwinkle is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Cook County Board president, fending off a primary challenge from Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, the AP projects.
Juliana Stratton says she's ready to fight after US Senate primary win
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was the victor in the Democratic primary race for the open U.S. Senate seat in Illinois.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was the victor in the Democratic primary race for the open U.S. Senate seat in Illinois.
Juliana Stratton speaks after US Senate primary victory
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton spoke to supporters after she was declared the winner in the Democratic primary race for the open U.S. Senate seat.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton spoke to supporters after she was declared the winner in the Democratic primary race for the open U.S. Senate seat.
Top Iranian officials killed as strikes continue in the Middle East
President Donald Trump's claims of a lack of support to secure the Strait of Hormuz come amid Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announcing his resignation on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump's claims of a lack of support to secure the Strait of Hormuz come amid Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announcing his resignation on Tuesday.
US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.