First baby of 2026 in Chicago
2026 is already starting off as a life changing year for several Chicago area families.
2026 is already starting off as a life changing year for several Chicago area families.
38-year-old woman killed in crash
Police are searching for a driver involved a deadly crash on the east side.
Police are searching for a driver involved a deadly crash on the east side.
Woman killed in hit and run in Dolton
A deadly hit-and-run is under investigation tonight in Dolton.
A deadly hit-and-run is under investigation tonight in Dolton.
Around 40 dead in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebrations, police say
An explosive fire broke out during a New Year’s Eve celebration at a crowded bar in the Swiss Alps, killing multiple people and injuring others, according to Swiss police.
An explosive fire broke out during a New Year’s Eve celebration at a crowded bar in the Swiss Alps, killing multiple people and injuring others, according to Swiss police.
25 feel-good, heartwarming moments of 2025
From small gestures to big heroes to unforgettable surprises – 2025 was full of moments that warmed hearts.
From small gestures to big heroes to unforgettable surprises – 2025 was full of moments that warmed hearts.
New Illinois laws coming in 2026
It's almost the New Year-- and that means new laws. There are more than 200 taking effect tomorrow in Illinois-- Let's go over a few of them.
It's almost the New Year-- and that means new laws. There are more than 200 taking effect tomorrow in Illinois-- Let's go over a few of them.
Elaborate robbery of German bank results in millions in losses
Millions of dollars worth of property are missing from a German bank after an elaborate robbery over the weekend, and the robbers on still on the loose.
Millions of dollars worth of property are missing from a German bank after an elaborate robbery over the weekend, and the robbers on still on the loose.
Unique New Year's celebrations all around the country
We look at some of the most unique New Year's celebrations around the country.
We look at some of the most unique New Year's celebrations around the country.
Trump peace plans for 2026
President Trump continues work towards phase two of his ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. His administration also working toward peace between Ukraine and Russia. Caroline Shively reports from Washington.
President Trump continues work towards phase two of his ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. His administration also working toward peace between Ukraine and Russia. Caroline Shively reports from Washington.
Sports betting companies sue to stop Chicago's sports wagering tax
A group of sports betting companies filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago seeking to temporarily stop the implementation of a new law on sports wagers that’s set to go into effect in the new year.
A group of sports betting companies filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago seeking to temporarily stop the implementation of a new law on sports wagers that’s set to go into effect in the new year.
Chicago in national spotlight for big New Year's Eve celebration
Chicago is getting ready to ring in 2026 in a big way with fireworks along the Riverwalk and with music talent.
Chicago is getting ready to ring in 2026 in a big way with fireworks along the Riverwalk and with music talent.
Trump admin freeze childcare funds to Minnesota, citing fraud schemess
The Department of Health and Human Services said it's freezing childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud schemes that the governor said is already cracking down on.
The Department of Health and Human Services said it's freezing childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud schemes that the governor said is already cracking down on.
Chicagoan on New Year's resolutions: "Why would I start off the year by lying to myself?"
As the new year approaches, customers at Lou Mitchell’s shared a wide range of resolutions, from reading more and exercising to being more patient and present.
As the new year approaches, customers at Lou Mitchell’s shared a wide range of resolutions, from reading more and exercising to being more patient and present.
Netanyahu names one condition to achieve peace in Gaza
Israel’s prime minister says any path forward in Gaza starts with one condition: Hamas must disarm.
Israel’s prime minister says any path forward in Gaza starts with one condition: Hamas must disarm.
New Illinois law aims to better track overdoses
A new law in Illinois is aimed at better tracking the number of overdoses in the state.
A new law in Illinois is aimed at better tracking the number of overdoses in the state.
Uncertainty grips Chicago's Little Village ahead of New Year's celebrations
Even though New Year's Eve is a traditional time to celebrate in Chicago's Little Village, this year feels different with continued fears of immigration operations in the city.
Even though New Year's Eve is a traditional time to celebrate in Chicago's Little Village, this year feels different with continued fears of immigration operations in the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on return of feds, possible reelection run
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with Fox Chicago about the return of federal immigration agents to the city and if he'll run for reelection in 2027.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with Fox Chicago about the return of federal immigration agents to the city and if he'll run for reelection in 2027.
Village in Italy welcomes 1st baby in nearly 30 years: Report
Lara Bussi Trabucco's parents received a €1,000 as part of Italy's pledge to tackle the country's dwindling population.
Lara Bussi Trabucco's parents received a €1,000 as part of Italy's pledge to tackle the country's dwindling population.
George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
Exclusive: Chicago mayor challenges state lawmakers to tax the rich
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz and challenged state lawmakers to increase taxes on the state's wealthiest residents.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sat down exclusively with Fox Chicago's Paris Schutz and challenged state lawmakers to increase taxes on the state's wealthiest residents.