From Weber grills to Malört: Stories through the lens | FOX Chicago Photographers Showcase

See Chicago through a whole new lens in this Fox Chicago Photographers Showcase, where our photographers share some of their most creative and visually compelling work. The showcase features a wide range of stories from across the city, including the story of an American classic, the Weber grill, a bold look at Malört, a drink only Chicagoans could love, and a rolling ice rink brought back from the brink.

New Middle East tensions on Christmas Eve

As Christians prepare to celebrate midnight mass in Bethlehem, the White House is warning Israel to back off any new threats of military occupation in Gaza.

A Wrigleyville bar turns into a festive Santa Baby Christmas pop-up

Stolen Saddle, a country-themed bar in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, has transformed into a festive “Santa Baby” Christmas pop-up. The space is filled with floor-to-ceiling Christmas decorations, immersive photo ops and holiday drinks. Staff say it takes about three weeks to set everything up, with months of planning going into the pop-up each year.

The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)

In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.

The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)

On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.