Chef Steve Chiappetti dies at 58
video

A major loss for the Chicago food scene and for the Fox Chicago family.  Chef Steve Chiappetti has died.

McDonald's facing class-action suit over McRib
video

A class action lawsuit filed against McDonald's here in Illinois.  The plaintiffs believe the fast-food giant is lying about what the popular McRib is made of.

Local reaction to Maduro's capture
video

The reaction to the capture of the Venezuelan president continues today with another gathering in Schaumburg.      People on both sides of the issue - voicing their concerns.    Today - a group speaking---they say -- for Venezuelans.

GOP, Dems split on Maduro's capture
video

The country's ousted President Nicolas Maduro is expected to appear in court tomorrow in New York.  Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to the strikes that led to his stunning capture.  Madeleine Rivera has more.

Trump gives update on Venezuela
video

Moments ago, President Trump spoke on Air Force One after the U.S. military captured Venezuela's president.  He says the country's new leader, Delcy Rodriguez, could face more consequences if she doesn't do what the U.S. asks.

State and Lake CTA station to close tomorrow
video

A heads up for those commuting down to the Loop. Starting tomorrow, the State and Lake CTA station will be closed for the next three years.

What did Trump mean US will 'run' Venezuela? Rubio explains

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. would “run” Venezuela.

Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil is an uphill battle: Here's why

President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.

Venezuela not among 48 nations heading to 2026 FIFA World Cup in US

With Venezuela suddenly at the center of international attention after U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to face criminal charges, some Americans are asking whether the country will also be represented on the world stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Expert breaks down world reaction to U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro
video

Prof. William Muck, of North Central College in Naperville, breaks down the global reaction to the U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, on drug trafficking charges.

Full Moon Hike
video

Tonight we had the first full moon of 2026. And the Indiana Parks Department had a special hike to get people out into nature.  Photojournalist Jacob Karb takes us to the Dunes.

Tense protest for man shot and killed by Chicago Police
video

A protest outside the 10th district Chicago police station got heated as family members of a man shot and killed by police last year confronted officers.

Chicago Venezuelan community reacts to Maduro's capture
video

We're also getting reaction tonight from Chicago's Venezuelan community who say they are glad to see Maduro gone, but worry about what's next.        And we're hearing from people protesting President Trump's actions who gathered downtown tonight on short notice.

U.S. captures Venezuela's president
video

World reaction pouring in tonight after the U.S. military captures Venezuela's president. President Trump says the U.S. is now in charge of a foreign country. Tonight, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores, arrived in New York City in handcuffs where they are being processed into a Brooklyn detention center, facing federal drug and weapons charges.

Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.

Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

Chicago expert reacts after Trump explains strikes on Venezuela
video

University of Chicago Prof. Paul Poast joined Fox Chicago to break down President Trump's explanation of U.S. strikes against Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro on drug trafficking charges.