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Week in Review: Tom Brady, new gun laws & Orland Park vice principal scrutinized
On this episode of "Week in Review": property taxes are due, but where's the bill? Car insurance rates are on the rise in Illinois. We're remembering Ryne Sandberg. Plus, Fiesta del Sol organizers ask 'ICE' to stay away. Lou Canellis gets an exclusive with the GOAT, Tom Brady. And a couple claims they were scammed out of 180K for their wedding.
CHICAGO - A recent hire at an Orland Park school is sparking outrage among parents; two Illinois hospitals made the U.S. News & World Report’s list of the top 20 hospitals nationwide; and a 2-year-old boy died and 12 others were injured after a driver crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego.
These are the top stories in Fox 32's Week in Review.
Orland Park school’s hiring of assistant principal under scrutiny from parents
A recent hire at an Orland Park school is sparking outrage among parents. With school set to start in just a few weeks, a new assistant principal has found himself at the center of controversy.
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Orland Park parents question hiring of school assistant principal
A recent hire at an Orland Park school is sparking outrage among parents over his age and past social media posts.
Pair of Illinois hospitals land on list of nation's best
Two Illinois hospitals rank among the best in the country. The rankings from U.S. News & World Report said Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center are among the top 20 hospitals nationwide.
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Northwestern Memorial & Rush ranked among best U.S. hospitals | ChicagoNOW
U.S. News & World Report has just released its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, naming the top 20 medical centers in the country. The list includes two institutions right here in Chicago: Northwestern Memorial and Rush University Medical Center.
Portillo's crash: Officials release new details on 2-year-old's death, driver involved
A 2-year-old boy died, and 12 others were injured after a 50-year-old driver crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego on Wednesday. The vehicle crashed through the front entrance of the restaurant at 2810 Route 34.
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Police release new information on crash that killed 2-year-old boy
Police releasing new information about a crash at a Portillo's that killed a two-year-old boy.
Cook County property tax bills are due, but no one's received them
The second installments of Cook County property tax bills was theoretically due on Thursday, Aug. 1. But thanks to technology problems, the bills hadn't even been mailed out yet as of last week.
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Cook County property tax bills are due—but no one's received them
The second installment of Cook County property taxes is technically due Aug. 1, but residents haven't received their bills due to years-long delays with a troubled technology upgrade involving Tyler Technologies.
Chicago woman files $20M defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson
Jimalita Tillman is suing Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson for $20 million, alleging they falsely claimed she was divorcing after her viral Usher concert moment. The defamation suit, now in federal court, says the false comments aired on an April 12 podcast episode.
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Chicago woman sues Shannon Sharpe and 'Ochocinco'
An Usher concert in London put this local woman all over social media.
American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, much like the government did during the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Worker Rebate Act of 2025 would provide $600 per adult and dependent child, or $2,400 for a family of four. The checks could be more if tariff revenues end up being more than projected.
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Jobs report shocks Wall Street, markets sink as tariffs and unemployment spike
New job numbers fall far short of expectations, sending the Dow tumbling amid rising unemployment, delayed tariffs, and growing economic and geopolitical tensions.
Chicago couple claims wedding dreams were stolen by travel agent in $180K scam
A South Side couple claims their long-awaited wedding day turned into heartbreak and financial ruin after their dream destination wedding was allegedly stolen from them along with more than $180,000.
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Chicago couple claims wedding dreams were stolen by travel agent in $180K scam
A South Side couple claims their long-awaited wedding day turned into heartbreak and financial ruin after their dream destination wedding was allegedly stolen from them along with more than $180,000.
Couple steals dachshund puppy from Chicago shelter, returns it next day
A couple took an 8-week-old dachshund from a Chicago shelter without completing the adoption process. Shelter staff believe they were avoiding the $300 fee, risking the puppy’s health by skipping proper procedures.
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Couple steals dachshund puppy from Chicago shelter, returns it next day
Leaders of Chicago’s Anti-Cruelty Society are raising concerns after one of their four-legged friends disappeared under mysterious circumstances — but the story has a happy ending.
Father arrested after leaving injured toddler at Joliet bar, sheriff says
A Chicago-area father was arrested Monday night after deputies said he left his injured toddler inside a Joliet bar and did not return for more than an hour.
Pictured is Steven W. Canady, 45, of Lockport. (Will County Sheriff's Office )
Chicago had the worst air quality in the world on Thursday, index said
Chicago's air quality reached an unhealthy level on Thursday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an alert.