Jacques Marquette Plaque | Monument Moment

There are a number of memorials and markers around the Chicago remembering the famed French explorer Jaques Marquette who visited here more than 350 years ago.         In tonight's monument moment, we visit a lonely stone slab on Chicago's South Side that seems appropriate to check out-- in winter.

Menorah lighting at Lincoln Park

The Jewish community in Chicago showing solidarity with Australia tonight.  A menorah lighting happening in Lincoln Park to commemorate the final night of Hanukkah.  People there say the lighting is a symbol that light overcomes darkness in the wake of the tragedy.

Questions about release of Epstein files

Democrats, and some republicans, continue to turn up the heat on the justice department tonight over Friday's document dump of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.         They're questioning why only a portion of the files were released and why so many were heavily redacted.

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.

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.