Sports betting: College students face big risks in pursuit of fast cash
In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis looks at how sports betting is becoming more and more popular with college students, and the risks that come with it.
Chicago weather: Halloween will start off with thunderstorms
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College students who bet on sports face big risks in pursuit of fast cash
Some college students who push their luck betting on sports can graduate not only with student loans, but also gambling debts.
Chicago man charged in shooting near Loyola University
A Chicago man has been charged after a person was shot near Loyola University on Monday.
'Pumpkin Smashes' offer eco-friendly solution to Halloween cleanup
Pumpkins are not native to the local ecosystem and can have a negative impact.
Discarded cigarette or cigar sparks 3-hour brush fire in Kankakee County
A brush fire broke out Tuesday in Kankakee County, likely fueled by high winds that may have spread the flames faster than usual.
People's Gas pushes back on CUB's report warning of massive rate increases
A consumer watchdog group is warning that People’s Gas customers in Chicago could face historic rate hikes.
Leftover pumpkins? DuPage Forest Preserve says think before you dispose
Got leftover Halloween pumpkins? The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is urging residents to think twice before hauling those old orange orbs off to a forest preserve.
Field Museum unlocks ancient secrets with high-tech scans of mummy collection
“Mummy" is the word at the Field Museum this Halloween, which is using some new technology to unlock the secrets of the dead.
'Truck or Treat' event held at Ryan Field construction site
A special Halloween celebration kicked off at the Ryan Field construction site in Evanston on Tuesday, with Northwestern University hosting a "Truck or Treat" event.
Watchdog warns of historic rate hikes for People's Gas customers
A consumer watchdog group is warning that People’s Gas customers in Chicago could face historic rate hikes as the utility’s pipeline replacement program balloons in cost.
Scientists digitally 'unwrap' ancient Egyptian mummy in Chicago
We're getting a new look at some old bodies at the Field Museum. Scientists at the Field showed off the results of a big project to CT scan most of their mummy collection.
Mike Madigan trial: Former ComEd exec testifies on utility rate hikes, political favors
Lengthy testimony from former ComEd General Counsel Tom O’Neill continued Tuesday in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and co-defendant, Michael McClain.
Former ComEd lawyer’s testimony spotlights Madigan’s alleged influence in energy bill push
Lengthy testimony from former ComEd chief lawyer Tom O’Neill continued on Tuesday in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Strong winds fuel brush fire in Kankakee County
Winds fueled a brush fire in Pembroke Township on Tuesday afternoon.
Walgreens lays off hundreds of employees, mostly in Chicago
Walgreens announced Tuesday that it is laying off 256 workers, mostly in Chicago, and eliminating 215 open roles as part of "turnaround efforts."
Gotta See It: Locks and Legends
Get a VIP tour of the Tribune Tower. Unravel the Buona Beef family tree. And Martin Scorcese relives his icon directing career.
Missing Chicago girl, 13, found safe
A 13-year-old girl was reported missing from Chicago's Englewood neighborhood Tuesday.
WATCH: Oak Forest haunted house is spine-chilling
Take a tour around one of Oak Forest's most spooky homes this Halloween.
Brandon Johnson poised to suggest property tax hike after campaigning against it: reports
Mayor Brandon Johnson is reportedly planning to propose a property tax hike as part of tomorrow's budget address after previously campaigning against it.