Lightfoot dismisses the idea of underperforming Chicago Public Schools
Mayor Lori Lightfoot clashes with FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery over the current state of Chicago Public Schools.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot clashes with FOX 32 Political Editor Mike Flannery over the current state of Chicago Public Schools.
Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia on how he will keep guns off Chicago streets
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia said investment in communities is key to ending the cycle of gun violence.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia said investment in communities is key to ending the cycle of gun violence.
Lori Lightfoot, Brandon Johnson clash over defunding police
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and challenger Brandon Johnson go back-and-forth over their plans to cut down carjackings in the city.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and challenger Brandon Johnson go back-and-forth over their plans to cut down carjackings in the city.
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Chicago mayoral candidate Ja'Mal Green: "[The CTA] is a mobile homeless shelter right now'
Chicago mayoral candidate Ja'Mal Green said more resources are needed for the homeless and the disinvested in order to improve the efficiency of the CTA.
Chicago mayoral candidate Ja'Mal Green said more resources are needed for the homeless and the disinvested in order to improve the efficiency of the CTA.
Kam Buckner on the future of the CTA without federal funding
Mayoral candidate Kam Buckner talks about how he would address the CTA with his power as mayor.
Mayoral candidate Kam Buckner talks about how he would address the CTA with his power as mayor.
Willie Wilson talks about how he would reduce Chicago's crime rate
"This particular mayor here [doesn't] even know she got a problem. You can't fix the problem unless you know you got a problem," mayoral candidate Willie Wilson said, referencing Lightfoot.
"This particular mayor here [doesn't] even know she got a problem. You can't fix the problem unless you know you got a problem," mayoral candidate Willie Wilson said, referencing Lightfoot.
Nine candidates face off in Chicago mayoral forum hosted by FOX 32
The Chicago mayoral election is Feb. 28, and if none of the nine candidates garner 50 percent of the vote, the top two will face off in a runoff election on Apr. 4.
The Chicago mayoral election is Feb. 28, and if none of the nine candidates garner 50 percent of the vote, the top two will face off in a runoff election on Apr. 4.
OEMC launches new emergency preparedness, safety app for Chicagoans
Chicago OEMC executive director Rich Guidice talks about the features of their new safety app meant to prepare residents in the case of an emergency.
Chicago OEMC executive director Rich Guidice talks about the features of their new safety app meant to prepare residents in the case of an emergency.
Aid, rescuers rush to Syria, Turkey after deadly earthquake
FOX 32's First At Four brings you the latest breaking news from across the Chicagoland area.
FOX 32's First At Four brings you the latest breaking news from across the Chicagoland area.
South Side Irish Parade announces 2023 Grand Marshals
This year's distinction will go to chaplains of the Chicago police and fire departments and the honoree is the Beverly Area Planning Association.
This year's distinction will go to chaplains of the Chicago police and fire departments and the honoree is the Beverly Area Planning Association.
Indiana bill would fund handgun training for teachers
A bill is headed to the Indiana House floor that would pay for handgun training for teachers.
A bill is headed to the Indiana House floor that would pay for handgun training for teachers.
Chicago mental health network expanding to all 77 neighborhoods
Chicago's trauma-informed centers of care provide mental health services regardless of health insurance.
Chicago's trauma-informed centers of care provide mental health services regardless of health insurance.
Licenses approved for temporary gambling hall at Medinah Temple
State gambling regulators approved licenses for a temporary gambling hall at the Medinah Temple.
State gambling regulators approved licenses for a temporary gambling hall at the Medinah Temple.
China has conducted spy balloon program for years, Pentagon says
Ten days after a Chinese spy balloon entered American airspace, the U.S. House passed a unanimous resolution condemning the country.
Ten days after a Chinese spy balloon entered American airspace, the U.S. House passed a unanimous resolution condemning the country.
Edgewater stabbing: Suspect in custody after Good Samaritan killed while intervening in attack
A man was stabbed to death in Edgewater Wednesday night while trying to stop an attacker from hurting two others.
A man was stabbed to death in Edgewater Wednesday night while trying to stop an attacker from hurting two others.
Chinese spy balloon could collect intelligence signals, US says
China’s balloon that crossed the United States was part of a huge, military-linked aerial spy program that targeted more than 40 countries, the Biden administration said Thursday.
China’s balloon that crossed the United States was part of a huge, military-linked aerial spy program that targeted more than 40 countries, the Biden administration said Thursday.
South Side Irish Parade announces this year's Grand Marshal and honoree
The South Side Irish Parade takes place March 12 down Western Avenue between 103rd and 115th streets.
The South Side Irish Parade takes place March 12 down Western Avenue between 103rd and 115th streets.
Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Northbrook
One lucky Illinois Lottery player is $1 million richer after a winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in Cook County.
One lucky Illinois Lottery player is $1 million richer after a winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in Cook County.
Dakotah Earley sues Chicago, Lightfoot, Supt. Brown over police pursuit policy
Dakotah Earley nearly died and lost part of his leg after a shooting in Lincoln Park that lawyers say could have been prevented by the city of Chicago if it weren't for police pursuit policies in place.
Dakotah Earley nearly died and lost part of his leg after a shooting in Lincoln Park that lawyers say could have been prevented by the city of Chicago if it weren't for police pursuit policies in place.
Jailyn Bledsoe murder: Mother filed lawsuit against owner of BP gas station in Oak Park
The mother of Jailyn Bledsoe filed a lawsuit against the owner of an Oak Park BP gas station this week. The 18-year-old was robbed and shot there last year. The complaint claims there have been multiple violent crimes at that station in the past few years.
The mother of Jailyn Bledsoe filed a lawsuit against the owner of an Oak Park BP gas station this week. The 18-year-old was robbed and shot there last year. The complaint claims there have been multiple violent crimes at that station in the past few years.