Behind the Badge: Ella French’s mom, officer injured in shooting now help cop families cope with trauma
On this episode of "Behind the Badge," we remember Ella French, a Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty in 2021. Ella’s mother, Elizabeth French, and officer Carlos Yanez Jr., who was shot alongside Ella, joined host Garry McCarthy to share memories of her life and the kind of person she was — both on and off the job. Yanez and Ella's mom now help cop families cope with trauma through the “Light The Line” nonprofit.
Chicago auto shop owner speaks out after cars set on fire
The owner said its unknown how the fire started.
Trump reveals top terrorist behind Abbey Gate attack apprehended, facing 'swift sword of American justice'
Families ' did nothing but cry with happiness' after hearing the news.
Closing arguments begin in Will County landlord's murder trial
A verdict could comes as early as Friday afternoon.
Kia Tidwell murder: Indiana man arrested in fatal shooting
Tedric Rondell Guy Jr., 20, has been arrested in connection with the 2024 fatal shooting of Kia Tidwell, a mother of six.
Hamas reasserts control as Israel military withdraws
Israeli troops moved further out of Gaza and Hamas is taking advantage. The terror organization's moves could complicate any potential long-term peace deal.
Petition seeks to shut down Chicago bar following deadly shooting
Calls are growing to permanently shut down a popular bar in Pilsen after a shootout left one person dead and two others injured.
'September 5' tells true story of terrorist attack at 1972 Olympics
The new drama "September 5" was nominated for best picture at the Golden Globes this week and Fox 32 Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton named it one of his Top 10 films of 2024.
Louisiana AG says there will be more security for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras partiers will see heightened security measures.
New Orleans attack latest: Suspect visited city twice before
The man who plowed a truck down Bourbon Street in a New Year’s Day terrorist attack visited New Orleans twice before and traveled to Egypt prior to the massacre.
British man killed in Bourbon Street attack had ties to Royal Family: report
Edward Pettifer, one of 14 people killed in the truck attack in New Orleans, has ties to the British Royal Family. Prince William released a statement about his death.
Police continue to search for motive in deadly New Orleans terror attack
Heartbroken family and friends moved to identify the growing number of victims after a terrorism suspect plowed a car into a large crowd in New Orleans on New Year's.
Bulletin reportedly warns of Bourbon Street copycat attacks
Automobiles are appealing to aspiring attackers because they’re easy to obtain and don’t require a lot of skill to carry out a deadly rampage.
Questions remain after New Orleans attack that left 14 dead and dozens injured
Many questions remained unanswered more than 24 hours after a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 14 people and injuring dozens of others.
Chicago alderman pushes for stronger street festival barriers after deadly New Orleans attack
A Chicago alderman is demanding all street fairs and festivals to use stronger safety measures following the deadly New Years Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.
Who is Matthew Livelsberger? Driver in Cybertruck blast was Green Beret
The driver who died in a possible terror attack outside a Las Vegas hotel has been identified as Matthew Alan Livelsberger, a 37-year-old active duty U.S. Army servicemember.
New Orleans terror attack suspect acted alone, FBI says
The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone, calling Wednesday's mass casualty event an "act of terrorism." Police also revealed more about how the suspect reached the city and what a search of his home uncovered.
Chicago alderman pushes for stronger street festival barriers after deadly New Orleans attack
A Chicago alderman is demanding all street fairs and festivals to use stronger safety measures following the deadly New Years Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.
Chicago alderman pushes for stronger street festival barriers
A Chicago alderman is demanding all street fairs and festivals to use stronger safety measures following the deadly New Years Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.
New Orleans attack latest: FBI says suspect acted alone
Many questions remained unanswered more than 24 hours after a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 14 people and injuring dozens of others.