Gary, Indiana’s Comeback: Why Mayor Eddie Melton Jr. Says the City Is Ready for the Chicago Bears
For years, Gary, Ind. has been defined by what it lost — population, industry, and confidence.Once labeled one of the most dangerous cities in the country, Gary became a symbol of decline rather than potential.
Gary's comeback could include the Chciago Bears
For decades, Gary, Indiana has carried a label it didn’t ask for—and one it’s been fighting to shake. Once known more for what left than what stayed, the city is now rewriting its own story. Now—an unexpected headline that could put gary on the national sports map. Tia Ewing takes us inside a city rebuilding its reputation… and possibly preparing to welcome the Chicago Bears.
Chicago man charged with murder in August shooting: police
A Chicago man has been charged with the murder of a 33-year-old in Archer Heights, according to Chicago Police.
Illinois caregiver gifted $5k for service to family and community
Hidden heroes and helpers are all around us. They may be our loved ones, friends, or even neighbors — but oftentimes their efforts go unnoticed.
Hidden Hero Spotlight: Serving family and community
As part of our Fox Forward Holiday Campaign, we are spotlighting an Illinois caregiver, who quietly serves her family and surrounding community. Like many veteran caregivers --- she knows service can continue long after deployment ends. Kasey Chronis takes us to paw paw with the heartwarming story.
History repeats itself as Bears reopen stadium options
This latest Chicago Bears stadium drama has many Bears' fans wondering – Is this a real threat?
7 juveniles charged with attacking mom, son
Seven juveniles have been charged with beating a mother and child last month while they were walking home from school on the South Side.
Alders pass 2026 budget
With just days to spare, a renegade coalition of aldermen approved the spending portion of a budget opposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Bears stadium debate: History repeating itself
This latest Chicago Bears stadium drama has many bears fans wondering -- Is this a real threat? Or is Kevin Warren trying to gain leverage?
Bears-Packers first half feelings
The Bears can clinch a playoff spot tonight with a win over the Packers. Fox 32 talked to Bears and Packers fans.
City Council budget passes 2026 budget, rejects head tax
The Chicago City Council approved the final portions of a record $16.6 billion budget for 2026 by a 30-18 vote on Saturday.
Woman sexually assaulted, robbed on Chicago's West Side: police
The Chicago Police Department is searching for a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman on the city’s West Side early Saturday.
Chicago area man gets 22 years in prison for gunrunning, prosecutors say
An Elgin man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for gunrunning in northwest suburban Kane County.
Chicago crime: 7 kids charged with beating mom, son captured in viral video, police say
Seven juveniles were charged in connection with the beating of a mother and her 9-year-old son last month near a South Side school.
Chicago crime: 1 dead after South Side shooting leads to fatal crash, police say
A shooting on the South Side led to a fatal crash that left one person dead and another injured on Saturday morning.
Chicago crime: Teen robbed woman, 19, at gunpoint, police say
An man was charged in connection with the armed robbery of a 19-year-old woman in Hyde Park back in September.
Chicago crime: 2 males tried to lure kids on South Side with money, candy, police say
Police are looking for two individuals who tried to lure children into a van by offering candy and money on the city’s South Side.
Epstein files released by DOJ with heavy redactions
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files. The files were releasedon Friday afternoon to comply with a law passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump.
Chicago crime: 3 shot while in car on South Side, police say
Three people were shot and injured while inside a car on the city’s South Side overnight.
Buzelis and Vucevic score 24 apiece to lead Bulls to 136-125 victory over short-handed Cavaliers
Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vucevic each scored 24 points as the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 136-125 victory over the reeling Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.