Chicago

Justice Department 6 hours ago

DOJ launches investigation into blue state city over alleged race-based hiring

The DOJ is investigating Chicago for potential racial discrimination in hiring practices under Mayor Brandon Johnson, following remarks on Black officials in his administration.

Dinosaurs 5 days ago

Scientists uncover new secrets of rare feathered fossil showing early bird evolution

A Chicago fossil of Archaeopteryx uncovers unknown features, supporting theories of bird evolution from dinosaurs and highlighting its unique flight adaptations.

Opinion 6 days ago

A bold move to rescue Chicago's youth from leftist dependency

No child in America should have to grow up with dependency on a faceless bureaucracy — every child deserves to grow up in a world of true opportunity.

Chicago May 13

Gianno Caldwell seeks justice for brother killed in blue city 'enamored with criminals' rights': alderman

Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell continues to seek answers in his 18-year-old brother Christian's 2022 murder in Chicago. Christian was killed in a drive-by shooting.

VIDEO May 11

Childhood home of Pope Leo XIV becomes tourist destination

Fox News senior multimedia reporter Caroline Elliott reports on the crowds flocking to Pope Leo XIV's home outside of Chicago on 'Fox News Live.'

Pope Leo XIV May 11

Pope Leo XIV's first address draws similarities to Pope Francis' papacy while preserving forsaken traditions

Pope Leo XIV immediately draws both similarities and differences to Pope Francis' 12-year papacy.

True Crime May 11

Detectives’ true crime podcast helps dig up breakthrough in case that haunted family: ‘drew audible gasp’

The true crime podcast "Somebody Knows Something" helped detectives crack a 40-year-old cold case centered around a missing woman after she disappeared in 1983.

Food-Drink May 10

Unexpected state dominates America's pizza scene and it's not New York

Surprising pizza rankings reveal this state has the most pizzerias per capita in America, outranking pizza giants New York and Chicago. New York didn't even make the top 10.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Leo XIV, Villanova grad, introduces himself adorned in symbolism, proverbial religious devotion

Pope Leo XIV's election as pope marks a 'super happy day' for Catholics around the world, according to the chair of Catholic Legal Studies at Villanova University.

VIDEO May 8

New pope is a ‘Cubs fan,’ says Archdiocese of Chicago rector

According to church leaders from the Archdiocese of Chicago, newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from America, has a heart for the poor and is also a Cubs fan.

Pope Leo XIV May 8

Prominent Chicago priest hails local-born Pope Leo XIV as advocate for poor, baseball fan

According to Chicago church leaders, Pope Leo XIV, a city native, has a heart for the poor and is also a baseball fan. He roots for the White Sox, according to his brother John Prevost.

Chicago May 7

Trump offers to help Obama with presidential library's 'disaster'

President Donald Trump has offered to help out with the development the Obama Presidential Center which has been plagued by huge cost overruns and delays. The project has embraced diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Illegal Immigrants May 6

Blue state Republican calls on county sheriffs to defy sanctuary law, Dem governor rumored for 2028 run

Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., is urging the state's county sheriffs to step up to help enforce immigration law, defying Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his sanctuary policy.

Health May 2

Measles scare at major airport: What to know about potential exposure

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here's what you need to know.

Police and Law Enforcement May 2

17 students taken to hospital after Chicago bus crash

More than a dozen high school students were taken to the hospital after an SUV crashed into a school bus in Chicago on Friday.

Illinois May 1

Critic of embattled Dolton, Illinois mayor sees business destroyed by ‘suspicious’ fire: officials

Illinois authorities are investigating a "suspicious" fire that destroyed a local business belonging to a vocal critic of an embattled Democratic mayor.

Opinion April 29

PASTOR COREY BROOKS: A special South Side of Chicago success story

I truly believe in training kids in the trades. It will be a featured part of the community center I am building right now on the South Side of Chicago.

Donald Trump April 28

Trump signs executive order cracking down on 'sanctuary' cities, threatens their federal funding

The order comes as Trump seeks to speed up deportations, following through on a key promise he made on the campaign trail during his third bid for president.

US Fires April 26

Man charged with murder after blaze he allegedly set kills Chicago fire captain

Charles Green was charged with murder after being accused of lighting an inferno that killed Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer this week.

US Fires April 23

Chicago fire captain killed in line of duty after garage collapses following early morning inferno

A Chicago fire captain died in the line of duty on Wednesday while responding to a garage fire on the city's west side.

Antisemitism Exposed April 18

Anti-Israel agitator charged in violent hate crime attack on two Jewish college students

An Illinois man is facing four felony counts stemming from an alleged hate crime attack on two Jewish students at Chicago's DePaul University last year.

Crime April 18

Venezuelan migrant arrested in sanctuary city for 6th time in 13 months days after prosecutors drop charges

Chicago police have arrested a Venezuelan migrant for the sixth time in the past 13 months after he allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint in the sanctuary city.

VIDEO April 16

Greg Gutfeld: Someone should tell Biden that having no heart beats having no brain

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the 'Gutfeld!' panel discuss former President Joe Biden returning to the fold for Democrats with his speech in Chicago on Tuesday.

Joe Biden April 15

Biden returns to podium for first time to slam Trump's Social Security plans: 'Wreck it so they could rob it'

Former President Joe Biden gave his first major speech since leaving office on Tuesday at the Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago.

Joe Biden April 15

Biden to address disability advocates in first major speech since leaving White House

Former President Biden is expected Tuesday to deliver his first public speech since leaving the White House, addressing Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled.

Media April 14

Cinco de Mayo parade canceled in Chicago due to fears over immigration enforcement

Organizers of Cinco de Mayo in southwest side of Chicago canceled the annual event this year due to fears of strict immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

Media April 12

Conservative PAC seeks to flip school board seats across the US

The conservative 1776 Project PAC wants to get more conservatives on school boards across the country in the latest front in the culture wars.

Media April 10

Democratic policies are 'destroying' the Chicago community, Chicago Flips Red vice president says

Chicago Flips Red vice president Danielle Carter-Walters joined "America Reports" to speak out against her city's response to the migrant crisis and its effect on the community.

Illinois April 9

Illinois Democrat minimizes violent acts committed by illegal immigrants as just 'a few crimes'

Illinois Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García downplayed illegal immigrant crimes while Republicans highlighted ICE detainer violations and violent offenses.

Chicago April 9

'Super mayor’ Tiffany Henyard skips Dolton meetings as controversial tenure nears quiet end

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard failed to show for her final village board meeting on Monday marking her fourth consecutive absence, according to reports.