After penguins go viral, beloved Chicago dinosaur 'Sue' checks out Field Museum
From penguins to dinosaurs, people stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic are looking for some levity online.
Woman charged in connection with abandoned dog found in trash bag
A 48-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the abuse and abandonment of a dog found last month in southwest suburban Willow Springs.
At age 62, retired U.S. Marine holds plank for over 8 hours, breaks world record
A former U.S. Marine and DEA supervisory special agent broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank. George Hood, 62, held the plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
'Bull' fight: Blagojevich, CNN's Cooper get profane in on-air clash
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Students: Teacher told classmate to leave US for not standing during national anthem
If the allegations are true, the teacher’s comments would be a violation of the district’s anti-discrimination policy.
Jussie Smollett accused of lying to CPD, indicted on 6 counts of disorderly conduct
In a story FOX 32 News broke first, former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was indicted Tuesday in Chicago by special prosecutor Dan Webb, stemming from the alleged racist and anti-gay attack on him that occurred in January of 2019.
Illinois dispensaries net nearly $40M in first month of legal pot sales
Illinois' first month of legal recreational marijuana generated nearly $40 million in sales, state officials announced Monday.
Chicago rapper Juice WRLD died of oxycodone and codeine toxicity, officials announce
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has determined the cause and manner of death of Chicago rapper Juice WRLD.
Late firefighter's newborn daughter has moving photo shoot with dad's firehouse brothers
The family of a late firefighter in Illinois is honoring his memory with a new photoshoot featuring his newborn baby girl.
Body of soldier killed in Kenya attack brought to hometown of Hazel Crest
The remains of a suburban Chicago soldier killed in an attack on a military base in Kenya arrived Wednesday in his home town.
Jussie Smollett judge orders Google to turn over 1 year's worth of data
An Illinois judge granted two sweeping search warrants ordering Google to turn over a year's worth of data from Jussie Smollett and his manager as a special prosecutor probes whether or not the "Empire" actor staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself.
Chicago-area U.S. soldier killed in attack at Kenya military base
Two other Americans, both contractors with the U.S. Department of Defense, were also killed Sunday by al-Shabab extremists at Manda Bay Airfield.
Donnie Wahlberg leaves IHOP waitress $2,020 as part of tip challenge
Donnie Wahlberg left a $2,020 tip for a waitress at an Illinois IHOP as part of the 2020 tip challenge.
Mother opens ‘Special Kneads Bakery’ to employ son with cerebral palsy
Margaret Cortes said she hopes to employ others with disabilities at the Illinois bakery in the future.
2 babies dead after woman leaves 1 in bathtub, jumps from South Shore apartment with other: police
Two toddlers died early Thursday after a woman allegedly stabbed her grandfather, tossed one child out a window and then jumped from an 11th-floor South Shore apartment — leaving the other child scalded in a bathtub, Chicago police said.
Baby stolen from Chicago hospital in 1964 is found living in Michigan, report says
A baby named Paul Fronczak who famously was kidnapped one day after he was born at a Chicago hospital in 1964 reportedly has been found living in rural Michigan under another identity.
Chicago photographer takes pictures for girl who was denied by school for hair extensions
One Michigan youngster was more than ready for her close-up after she wasn’t allowed to take school pictures because of her red, braided hair extensions, which violated dress code policies.
Man runs race in full SWAT gear, saves a life, then proposes -- all in a matter of moments
The finish line of Sunday's Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K Run was life-changing for Chicago Police Sgt.
Bartender surprised with tip nearly 10 times larger than the bill
That must have been one heck of a bartender.
Community surprises crossing guard, known for putting smiles on kids' faces, for 80th birthday: 'I am blessed'
Crossing guard Alec Childress greets school children every morning on the corner of 9th and Lake streets in Wilmette, Ill.