State Rep. Hoan Huynh announced his candidacy for the U.S. Congress to succeed retiring Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' 9th District, highlighting his immigrant background and policy priorities.

Chicago launches a "Pizza Pass" offering discounts at over 25 pizzerias and a chance to win a pizza party or stay.

Maurice D. Lee, Jr. was indicted for a week-long crime spree in Chicago, involving two carjackings and two credit union robberies, along with firearm charges. He faces a significant prison sentence if convicted.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul secured a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration's plan to restructure HHS, protecting jobs and public health programs.

Two major Chicago gang cases face retrials due to undisclosed witness promises made by prosecutors. The Wicked Town and Four Corner Hustlers' leaders' convictions were overturned, with new trials set for fall.

"The First Homosexuals" exhibit at Wrightwood 659, curated by Jonathan Katz, features over 300 artworks exploring pre-20th century LGBTQ+ identities and has faced international rejection prior to Chicago.

Chicago's Alo Yoga store on the Magnificent Mile was burglarized again, with thieves looting the retailer after smashing the glass storefront. No arrests have been made yet.

One man died and another was released without charges after a fatal stabbing incident at Navy Pier, Chicago. The cause of the altercation remains unknown.

The Chicago Police are looking for a missing man, Christopher Gill, who disappeared on June 5, 2025, from South Shore Dr. He is 31, 6'4", 170 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair.

Hyde Park in Chicago faces a series of hate crime-related property damages involving anti-Semitic rhetoric, prompting a community alert by the police. No suspects have been identified.

The Chicago Police are seeking help in locating missing 17-year-old Sirrena Lee Jackson, last seen on S. Lituanica Ave. She is half Filipino-Caucasian with red and black hair, and was wearing black clothing and pink & black Nike shoes.

Chicago's weather moderates today with sunny skies and a high of 84 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The FOX 32 report forecasts a hot Fourth of July.

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has introduced a new sea otter named Jade, chosen by a public vote, who is acclimating well and may become a surrogate mom to other otters.