New Wind Creek Casino prepares for Chicago Southland debut
Pending final approval from the Illinois Gaming Board, a new casino is ready to open its doors in Chicago’s Southland on Monday.
Fox 32's Week in Review - Nov. 8
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Lake County adjusts permit facility design in Libertyville to reduce bird strikes
Lake County officials have made building design changes to the permit facility in Libertyville to help lower the number of bird strikes.
Federal judge overturns Illinois gun ban, citing Second Amendment
A federal judge in downstate Illinois has ruled against the state’s “Protect Illinois Communities Act," declaring that the 2023 gun ban violates the Second Amendment.
West Chicago man charged in fatal hit-and-run, held until trial: prosecutors
A West Chicago man accused of fleeing the scene of a deadly crash will remain detained until his trial in early December.
'Something our neighbors can't bear': Chicago mayor's property tax hike proposal gets pushback
Mayor Brandon Johnson is getting big pushback to his proposal to hike Chicago property taxes by $300 million.
Man found unresponsive in downtown Chicago waterway dies, police say
A man was found unresponsive in the water in downtown Chicago on Friday and later pronounced dead, police said.
Racist text messages targeting Illinois residents
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul publicly condemned the texts, releasing a statement in which he expressed anger and concern.
Cook County Jail inmate indicted after drug-soaked papers found in shoes
A 21-year-old inmate at Cook County Jail is facing additional charges after authorities discovered drug-soaked papers in his shoes.
Bloomingdale man charged after road rage escalates to gunfire in Roselle: prosecutors
A Bloomingdale man is facing charges after he allegedly shot at another man following a road rage incident in Roselle.
Two arrested on I-55 after pursuit tied to Chicago homicide: police
Two people were arrested on Interstate 55 after fleeing from Illinois State Police in a tow truck wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk charged in federal indictment over deadly feud with rival rapper
Chicago rapper Durk Banks, also known as "Lil Durk," has been charged in a federal grand jury indictment, which alleges he conspired in a murder-for-hire plot targeting a rival rapper.
Lantern Pizza lights up Downers Grove with award-winning pies
A family-owned pizza spot in Downers Grove is packing them in with their neopolitan pizzas. Lantern Pizza has been voted Suburban Life's Reader's Choice finest pizza for the second year in a row.
Cook County treasurer talks mayor's property tax plan
Maria Pappas stopped by FOX 32 Chicago to discuss Mayor Johnson's proposed property tax plan.
Foster Bridge construction work postponed until next week
Construction work on Foster Bridge over the Kennedy Expressway will be postponed until next week.
Stevenson High School gets hyped up for Orange Friday ahead of big playoff game
The FOX 32 Orange Friday pep rally featured the Patriots of Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, a school that is so big, it looks more like a college campus.
Find something new and fun for you in Winnetka
The Community House Woman’s Board is presenting the return of the Antiques+Modernism Show (A+M Show) this weekend.
Procession held for slain Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez
A procession was held Friday for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, who was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier this week.
Major League Wrestling brings sold-out show to the Chicago area
Matt Riddle talks about his experience in Major League Wrestling and what fans can expect from their competition this weekend.
Cook County man crashes into ISP squad car on I-94, injuring trooper: police
A Cook County man faces charges after crashing into an Illinois State Police trooper’s vehicle on the Bishop Ford Expressway earlier this week.