Which restaurants are open for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2025
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
Chicago weather: Sunshine, cool temps before holiday warm-up, light rain
There’s a little sunshine coming our way for your Sunday with cooler temperatures.
2 men found dead on Chicago’s South Side, police say
Two men were found dead lying on the street on the city’s South Side early Sunday morning.
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
FOX 32 is spotlighting an Illinois caregiver who participates in the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes program
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.
Chicago City Council passes 2026 budget, rejects corporate 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.
Chicago weather: Great travel weather ahead of warm Christmas
Compared to much of the last month, we have a fairly benign weekend in terms of weather in the Chicago area.