Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson to clash in Chicago mayoral runoff; Lightfoot ousted
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city.
Young Chicago Cubs fans in Arizona for a VIP Spring Training trip
Three young Chicago Cubs fans from the Windy City are in Arizona for Spring Training. The kids are all suffering from serious medical issues, but their doctors cleared them for the trip, after they learned that they were given VIP access to the team. The fans even had dinner with Cubs players in Mesa on Feb. 23. Reporter Corey McPherrin has more.
Three young Chicago Cubs fans from the Windy City are in Arizona for Spring Training. The kids are all suffering from serious medical issues, but their doctors cleared them for the trip, after they learned that they were given VIP access to the team. The fans even had dinner with Cubs players in Mesa on Feb. 23. Reporter Corey McPherrin has more.
Chicago Cubs kick off spring training with fan celebration in Mesa
The Super Bowl has come and gone, but that doesn't mean it's now all quiet on the sports front as the Chicago Cubs kicked off spring training on Feb. 20 with a celebration for fans, where fans living in Arizona, as well as fans visiting Arizona during the spring training season, got a chance to see their favorite players up close. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.
The Super Bowl has come and gone, but that doesn't mean it's now all quiet on the sports front as the Chicago Cubs kicked off spring training on Feb. 20 with a celebration for fans, where fans living in Arizona, as well as fans visiting Arizona during the spring training season, got a chance to see their favorite players up close. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.
Chicago man met woman on dating app, tied her up in his mom's basement and beat her: police
A Riverdale man was arrested for allegedly holding a woman he met on a dating app against her will and beating her. She may have also been sexually assaulted.
A Riverdale man was arrested for allegedly holding a woman he met on a dating app against her will and beating her. She may have also been sexually assaulted.
Emmett Till death: Lawsuit seeks woman’s arrest in Chicago boy's kidnapping
A relative of Emmett Till is suing to try to make a Mississippi sheriff serve a 1955 arrest warrant on a white woman in the kidnapping that led to the brutal lynching of the Black teenager.
A relative of Emmett Till is suing to try to make a Mississippi sheriff serve a 1955 arrest warrant on a white woman in the kidnapping that led to the brutal lynching of the Black teenager.
Massive fire breaks out at Chicago Heights warehouse
Crews were battling an extra-alarm fire that started at a furniture warehouse Monday morning in south suburban Chicago Heights.
Crews were battling an extra-alarm fire that started at a furniture warehouse Monday morning in south suburban Chicago Heights.
Vegas-bound United flight forced to land in Nebraska after engine problems
United Airlines described what happened as a "technical issue."
United Airlines described what happened as a "technical issue."
Cook County woman charged with stealing $1.5M in chicken wings from school district
Bond was set at $150,000 Thursday for a Dolton woman accused of stealing over $1.5 million of food - primarily chicken wings - while working as a consultant for a school district in south suburban Cook County, according to court documents.
Bond was set at $150,000 Thursday for a Dolton woman accused of stealing over $1.5 million of food - primarily chicken wings - while working as a consultant for a school district in south suburban Cook County, according to court documents.
R. Kelly sex-abuse charges dropped by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx
Four years after filing underage sex charges against R&B superstar R. Kelly, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Monday she is dropping the case.
Four years after filing underage sex charges against R&B superstar R. Kelly, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced on Monday she is dropping the case.
Former Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull dies at 84
Bobby Hull, the all-time leading scorer in Blackhawks history, died Monday morning at the age of 84.
Bobby Hull, the all-time leading scorer in Blackhawks history, died Monday morning at the age of 84.
Taylor Swift-themed pop-up bar coming to Chicago
Taylor Swift fans who missed out on tickets to her upcoming concert tour can drown their sorrows at a Chicago pop-up bar that pays homage to the award-winning singer.
Taylor Swift fans who missed out on tickets to her upcoming concert tour can drown their sorrows at a Chicago pop-up bar that pays homage to the award-winning singer.
Inside look: Oak Park's historic Frank Lloyd Wright home listed on the market
For the first time ever, an historic Frank Lloyd Wright home in Oak Park is for sale. FOX 32 Chicago got an exclusive look inside the 1898 property.
For the first time ever, an historic Frank Lloyd Wright home in Oak Park is for sale. FOX 32 Chicago got an exclusive look inside the 1898 property.
Illinois EMTs charged with murder after strapping man to gurney facedown
Body cam video shows the events leading up to the death of Earl L. Moore Jr. when police and EMS workers were called to his residence in December.
Body cam video shows the events leading up to the death of Earl L. Moore Jr. when police and EMS workers were called to his residence in December.
Independent Chicago bookstore owner’s tweet, venting over $800 return, goes viral
One Wicker Park book store owner says a customer spent about $800 on art books in the crucial Christmas shopping season and then, this week, they wanted to return them all.
One Wicker Park book store owner says a customer spent about $800 on art books in the crucial Christmas shopping season and then, this week, they wanted to return them all.
Five Chicago-area athletes hospitalized after workout apparently meant to punish curfew-breakers
Concordia University Chicago in River Forest also temporarily removed coach Steve Kollar.
Concordia University Chicago in River Forest also temporarily removed coach Steve Kollar.
Love for 'Colors': Man's pet turtle of 24 years sparkles as flower girl in his wedding
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
Highland Park shooting: Bond set at $50K for father of alleged gunman
"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.
"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.
The Cannabis Research Institute coming to Chicago
Chicago and the state of Illinois are partnering with Discovery Partners Institute to take a closer look at cannabis use.
Chicago and the state of Illinois are partnering with Discovery Partners Institute to take a closer look at cannabis use.
Elderly Chicago woman robbed at gunpoint in Lincoln Park: 'This can't go on'
Another brazen robbery on Chicago's North Side was captured on surveillance video.
Another brazen robbery on Chicago's North Side was captured on surveillance video.
Robbie has been living in a dog shelter for 9 years. Can you give him a home?
“It's a shame, because he's a wonderful dog and has such a personality,” said Peter Cangelosi, Pets and Vets Founder. "For being 10 and a half, eleven years old – he's like a puppy. He has more energy than all the dogs we have here."
“It's a shame, because he's a wonderful dog and has such a personality,” said Peter Cangelosi, Pets and Vets Founder. "For being 10 and a half, eleven years old – he's like a puppy. He has more energy than all the dogs we have here."