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Not guilty plea in case alleging North Korea ties

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:04:00 EDT

A Taiwanese businessman's son has pleaded not guilty to charges he sought to help bypass a U.S. ban on the export of weapons machinery to North Korea.

US Supreme Court grants Madigan more time on guns

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:59:00 EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court is granting the Illinois attorney general more time to decide on an appeal over the carrying of concealed weapons.

Quinn, Illinois lawmakers to reconvene on pensions in July

Mike Flannery — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:56:00 EDT

After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.

Industrial chemicals found in Lake Michigan water, affected Porter Beach

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:39:00 EDT

Preliminary reports show industrial chemicals seeped into Lake Michigan on Monday afternoon, causing the closure of Porter Beach. Officials said Chicago beaches are not expected to be affected.

Woman sexually assaulted near Montrose CTA Blue Line station

Tiffany Boncan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:17:00 EDT

Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.

Search for missing University of Chicago student continues

Joanie Lum — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:50:00 EDT

Canine units were employed Tuesday, in the search for missing University of Chicago student Austin Hudson-Lapore, 20. He was last seen after taking his final exams last Wednesday.

Chicago at the Tipping Point: Residents desperate for solution to violence

Anita Padilla — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:46:00 EDT

The last several days in Chicago have been especially violent bringing the issue to a "tipping point." More than 50 people have been shot since Friday. But what can be done to stem the violence?

Watermelon Oreos hit shelves in time for summer

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:19:00 EDT

By: Zoe Sobel, FOX32 News Intern(Chicago) If you are looking for a cookie form of summers refreshing watermelon, then the wait is over. Meet the watermelon Oreo which is the newest member of their limited-edition

Jackknifed semi blocked lanes on Bishop-Ford Tuesday

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:51:00 EDT

Lanes have reopened on the Bishop Ford Expressway Tuesday morning after a semi-truck jackknifed near Sibley Boulevard.

Network of drug gangs likely responsible for most of city`s violence

Mike Flannery — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:53:00 EDT

Fewer than 2,000 utterly ruthless, well-armed bad guys may be causing a majority of Chicago's homicides.

Police out in force after Chicago sees bloodiest weekend this year

Craig Wall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:52:00 EDT

Police and people in neighborhoods like Englewood are hoping to see a calmer Monday than what they had to deal with over the weekend.

Weather cools as fog blankets Chicago skyline Tuesday

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:36:00 EDT

A thick fog that developed on Lake Michigan overnight spread to Chicago Tuesday morning, obscuring the city's iconic skyline in a mist.

Cancer breakthrough: Fertility may be possible after chemotherapy

Amara Walker — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:55:00 EDT

There has been a major scientific breakthrough for cancer-stricken women and their fertility.

Alleged sex-slave `master` takes the stand in his defense

Larry Yellen — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:38:00 EDT

On Monday, for the first time, the jury heard from the alleged master in the sex slave relationship: Wisconsin businessman Kevin Anderson.

Chicago mom freed after serving 7 years on wrongful conviction

Lisa Chavarria — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:34:00 EDT

A Chicago mom who gave a false confession of strangling her 4-year-old is now a free woman.

8 dead, 41 wounded in weekend shootings

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:13:00 EDT

Two men critically wounded in weekend shootings died Monday, raising the death toll for 2013's most violent weekend to eight.

Father of missing student says motorist may have seen him

Amara Walker — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:05:00 EDT

Chicago police are trying to find a 20-year-old University of Chicago student who has been missing since last Wednesday.

If both sentenced, Jackson Jr. wants to go to prison before Sandi

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:09:00 EDT

If Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife are both sentenced to time behind bars, Jesse says he wants to go to prison first.

The Talker: Miss Utah botches answer at Miss USA pageant

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:05:00 EDT

Miss Utah Marissa Powell had a rough time getting through the question and answer section of Sunday night's Miss USA pageant.

Mover accused of theft caught leaving for Australia

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:54:00 EDT

A Chicago moving company employee is being held without bond after being charged with stealing more than $27,000 worth of jewelry from a north suburban customer, Pioneer Press is reporting.

Man attempts to sexually assault girl in West Lawn

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:42:00 EDT

A man attempted to sexually assault a teenage girl at gunpoint Monday morning in the West Lawn neighborhood on the Southwest Side.

Man dies after being struck on head, impaled on fence

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:20:00 EDT

A man was murdered Sunday night by someone who struck him in the head, causing him to became impaled on a wrought iron fence in the South Side Burnside neighborhood.

Cary police search for woman missing since 1999

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:34:00 EDT

Police in Cary searched Monday for a woman who was last seen 14 years ago in the northwest suburb.

Picture This: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans in Chicago

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:29:00 EDT

There are an increasing number of veterans returning home who may end up homeless due to a myriad of issues; family connection, mental and physical health challenges, and difficulty transitioning to civilian life.

Four contract E coli after eating at Lombard restaurant

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:04:00 EDT

Four people contracted E. coli after eating at a west suburban restaurant, which has since been closed, DuPage County health officials said.

Indiana woman condemned for killing at 15 is free

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:55:00 EDT

A woman who was sentenced to death at age 16 for taking part in the torture and murder of a 78-year-old bible studies teacher was released from an Indiana prison Monday. She is now 43.

Ex-Chicago alderman Medrano found guilty in bribery trial

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:09:00 EDT

On the first day of deliberation, the jury hearing former Chicago alderman Ambrosio Medrano's trial found him guilty of bribery. He could face up to five years in prison.

Chief Keef pleads guilty to speeding, faces 2nd paternity suit

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:49:00 EDT

Chicago rapper Chief Keef was served Monday in a second paternity lawsuit as he appeared in a Cook County courtroom to plead guilty to a speeding violation.

Bill Daley to propose plan to end pension deadlock

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:44:00 EDT

A spokeswoman for Gov. Pat Quinn says he has fully backed the tough pension proposal supported by the Illinois House and has "fought hard" to get it passed.

Blackhawks losing money despite successful season

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:31:00 EDT

Here's a really shocking fact about the Chicago Blackhawks: They're losing money.

South Shore trains delayed due to energy transfer problem

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:23:00 EDT

Train service on the South Shore Line is suspended after a problem occurred with the equipment that transfers the energy from the overhead line to the trains.

Jewel-Osco to drop gas discount program with Shell

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:48:00 EDT

Jewel-Osco was offering a $0.05 per gallon discount on fuel at Shell stations for every $50 in grocery purchases. But they have decided to cut the program.

Albany Park girl sexually abused during home invasion: Alert

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:10:00 EDT

Police advise Albany Park residents to take extra care and remain vigilant, after a man sexually abused a young girl in her home Sunday morning.

Carla Oglesby, ex-Stroger aide, on trial for corruption

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:03:00 EDT

Carla Oglesby is accused of using fake contracts to scam hundreds of thousands of dollars to herself and her friends, from local vendors. She was first arrested nearly three years ago.

15-year-old boy, man in North Lawndale fatally shot by police

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:01:00 EDT

Chicago Police fatally shot a 15-year-old boy, reportedly armed with two handguns, in Englewood late Sunday night. Another officer shot and killed a man in North Lawndale early on Sunday.

2 Merrionette Park firefighters accused of sex assault

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:44:00 EDT

A $250,000 bond was set Sunday for a Merrionette Park firefighter accused of sexually abusing a visitor from Hawaii at a party while a fellow firefighter allegedly acted as lookout outside the bedroom door.

Fatal crash involving motorcycle closes EB lanes of I-80/94

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:28:00 EDT

A fatal early morning crash involving three vehicles and a motorcycle shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80/94 during the Monday morning rush hour, according to Indiana State Police.

Second City co-founder, mentor Bernard `Bernie` Sahlins dies at 90

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:13:00 EDT

Bernard "Bernie" Sahlins, who co-founded Chicago's Second City theater and who nurtured the early careers of many of the earliest stars of "Saturday Night Live," died Sunday. He was 90 years old.

Chicago violence skyrockets over weekend

Tisha Lewis — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:09:00 EDT

Before sunrise in Lawndale on Sunday, a routine traffic stop turned deadly when a gun-wielding passenger inside the car took off running down an alley.

Hotel employee allegedly assaults guest

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:31:00 EDT

An employee of a Monee hotel was arrested Thursday after he allegedly hid in a guest's room then assaulted her, authorities said.

Authorities find south suburban house stuffed with trash

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:24:00 EDT

It was the last resort.

Some cable TV viewers face problems watching Blackhawks-Bruins Stanley Cup game

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:14:00 EDT

Some Comcast cable customers trying to watch Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Blackhawks and Boston Bruins Saturday night found themselves suddenly unable to see the game.

Poll: Most men aspire to be dads

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:07:00 EDT

By JENNIFER AGIESTA Associated Press A recent Associated Press-WE tv poll found more than 8 in 10 men said they have always wanted to be fathers or think they'd like to be one someday.

Police: Missing teen may be with 2 males she met on Internet

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:06:00 EDT

Chicago police are searching for a missing teenage girl who may be with two people she met on Facebook, according to an Endangered Missing Person alert issued Saturday.

Chelsea Clinton volunteers in Chicago as Global Initiative ends

Larry Yellen — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:01:00 EDT

Chelsea Clinton took center stage at the Daley Plaza helping to pump up some 5,000 volunteers for the Chicago Cares Serv-a-thon.

Hit-and-run takes life of ambitious Bridgeport artist

Tisha Lewis — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:11:00 EDT

By all accounts 21-year-old Carissa Hinz was a young woman full of life. Many friends and co-workers were present when she was struck by a car and the driver kept going.

Autistic teen missing from West Side

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:02:00 EDT

Police are seeking the public's help locating an autistic teen reported missing from his West Side home since Friday afternoon.

Man charged with beating & holding girlfriend at NW suburban home

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:53:00 EDT

A 26-year-old Arlington Heights man is being held on $100,000 bond, charged with the domestic battery of his girlfriend and forcefully preventing her from leaving the northwest suburban home.

3 shot in Chicago Lawn

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:22:00 EDT

Three people were shot in Chicago Lawn Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

Lane closures on Dan Ryan Expressway this weekend

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:09:00 EDT

South Siders lucky enough to attend Saturday night's Black Hawks game could find themselves locked in traffic on the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway if they wait too long to head home.

Police seek help identifying car in fatal Englewood hit-and-run

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:36:00 EDT

Police are asking for the public's help locating a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run early Friday in the South Side Englewood neighborhood.

$300K bond for man charged in hit-and-run; woman, grandson injured

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:30:00 EDT

Bond has been set at $300,000 for a man charged with striking a 65-year-old woman and her grandson in a hit-and-run accident in the West Englewood neighborhood Monday evening.

CPS to hire 600 for Chicago school Safe Passage routes

Joanie Lum — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:19:00 EDT

While the school year is winding down for Chicago Public Schools students, police and other city departments are preparing Safe Passage routes for the fall.

Plane with `mechanical problems` lands safely at O`Hare

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:45:00 EDT

Multiple ambulances were called, in addition to other fire department equipment, to O'Hare International Airport Saturday morning after an incoming plane reported mechanical problems.

Woman hit in face by puck gets surprise visit from Hawks legend

Amara Walker — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:47:00 EDT

A Blackhawks fan is recovering after being hit by a puck that went into the stands during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday.

Burbank police investigate parental child abduction

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:59:00 EDT

Police are on the lookout for a suburban woman they say may be on the way to Mexico with her children.

Jesse Jackson Jr.’s lawyer seek lenient sentence

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:36:00 EDT

Lawyers for Jesse Jackson Jr. assert in a court filing that the former Illinois congressman's mental health may worsen if he is given a lengthy prison sentence.

850 teachers, staffers get pink slips at closing, `turnaround` schools

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:10:00 EDT

About 850 teachers and staffers at schools doomed to either close this month or to reboot their staffs were handed pink slips Friday afternoon, according to Chicago Public Schools.

Talker: Food lickers, other gross fast food moments go viral

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:00:00 EDT

A bunch of fast food workers have been making themselves look like fast fools lately. Think it'll scare customers away?

Christie snubs conservative event, attends Clinton forum instead

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:46:00 EDT

Political observers will be closely watching as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie participates in a discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative in Chicago.

2 shot in possible drive-by in Roseland

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:20:00 EDT

Two teenagers were shot Friday afternoon on the South Side.

Rabid bat discovered in Edgewater

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:55:00 EDT

Animal Care and Control officials are telling people in the northwest suburbs to be on the lookout after a rabid bat was found.

13 hurt in Southwest Side traffic accident

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:23:00 EDT

Thirteen people were hurt, including nine who were taken to hospitals, after a Pace van was involved in a head-on collision Friday afternoon.

David Hatyina gets 10 years for fatal boat accident

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:16:00 EDT

David Hatyina was sentenced to 10 years in prison for running over 10-year-old Tony Borcia with his boat last summer.

Chelsea Clinton to kick off Chicago Cares Serve-A-Thon

Jacqueline Anderson — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EDT

A former first family continues to make their mark in Chicago Saturday.

Police warn of man exposing himself to kids on South Side

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:32:00 EDT

Police have issued an alert to warn residents of the South Side New City area about a man who exposed himself to two young children on their way to school Thursday morning.

7 injured in gun violence since Wednesday night

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:05:00 EDT

At least seven people were injured in shootings across the city Thursday night and early Friday.

Bill Daley confirms run for Illinois governor on FOX 32 Sunday

Mike Flannery — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:51:00 EDT

Bill Daley, former White House Chief of Staff and brother to former Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, told FOX 32 Sunday that he is, in fact, running for Illinois governor.

Dems to try again on Madigan`s pension bill, reject Quinn request

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:57:00 EDT

Democratic leaders in the Illinois Legislature said Friday that they would try again to pass a pension-reform plan backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan, rejecting Quinn's request for committee.

Free Sunday parking begins in certain Chicago wards this weekend

Lisa Chavarria — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:47:00 EDT

Mayor Emanuel's office has some good weekend news, but there's a catch. Free Sunday parking begins this weekend in some neighborhoods, while paying hours are extended in others.

Barrier-protected bike lanes open, Bike to Work rally at Daley Plaza

Patrick Elwood — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:07:00 EDT

Chicago Bike Week ends with a bang on Friday, with the Bike to Work Rally in Daley Plaza. New barrier-protected bike lanes also opened along Milwaukee Avenue, the city's most heavily biked corridor.

Man who ran over 10-year-old boy with boat could face 14 years

Joanie Lum — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:54:00 EDT

Tony Borcia's family read victim impact statements on Thursday, describing the horror of seeing a boat run the 10-year-old over on the Chain of Lakes last July. The man responsible will be sentenced on Friday.

The Talker: Woman goes on vile rant against Dunkin` Donuts employee

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:03:00 EDT

A video of a woman going on a foul-mouthed rant against a Dunkin' Donuts employee for not giving her free food has gone viral.

Tired after watching Game 1 in triple OT? Try being the goalie

Amara Walker — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:00:00 EDT

If you think you were tired after watching five hours of hockey, Corey Crawford must be exhausted after his 51 saves.

Mother of children with autism reacts to death of Alex Spourdalakis

Lisa Chavarria — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:45:00 EDT

While the mother accused of killing her son who had autism awaits her next court hearing, other families of children with autism are reacting to the news.

New `RICO` law leads to street gang arrests

Dane Placko — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:42:00 EDT

The use of a new Illinois racketeering law has resulted in the arrest of dozens of members of a West Side Chicago street gang.

Illinois` tipping point: Highest unemployment rate in Midwest

Mike Flannery — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:34:00 EDT

It may be the most painful symptom of the economic illness that has put Chicago at a tipping point: our unemployment rate is the highest in the Midwest.

U. of C. frat defends organization after racist, homophobic prank

Tisha Lewis — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:29:00 EDT

The University of Chicago is cracking down on a fraternity prank that was anything but funny.

Hillary Clinton to focus on children's, economic issues

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:20:00 EDT

Former Secretary of State and first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is coming to Chicago on Thursday.

Police: Man photographing children in northwest suburb

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:52:00 EDT

Police in northwest suburban Barrington are searching for a man who has allegedly been photographing children from his car.

Freight train derailment blocks Metra Southwest Line trains

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:18:00 EDT

Service on Metra's Southwest Service between downtown and southwest suburban Manhattan has been disrupted Thursday afternoon by the derailment of a freight train locomotive on the South Side.

Senators ask Nickelodeon to ban kids' junk food ads

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:27:00 EDT

Four U.S. senators are calling on children's cable network Nickelodeon to ban ads targeted at children that promote and sell junk food and sugar.

Aurora home fire may have been caused by lightning strike

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:22:00 EDT

A fire that badly damaged a west suburban home Wednesday night may have been caused by a lightning strike.

PHOTOS: Adopted Villa Park fire hydrant transformed into Tommy Hawk

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:45:00 EDT

Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.

CTA Loop trains back in service with major delays

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:59:00 EDT

CTA Brown, Green, Orange and Pink Line trains are back in service but riders should expect major delays in the Loop because of earlier switching problems.

Chicago Boat Show kicks off on Lake Michigan!

Patrick Elwood — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:53:00 EDT

The Chicago Boat Show, this city's premier boating event on Lake Michigan, begins Thursday. Good Day Chicago got a sneak peek of the beauties you'll see at 31st Street Harbor!

Blackhawks beat Bruins 4-3 in 3OT Cup opener, Shaw saves day

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:19:00 EDT

The Chicago Blackhawks know all about Andrew Shaw's reputation around the league. They also know the pesky little forward is so much more than just another irritant for opposing players.

Pritzker Military Library offers history and hope for veterans

Patrick Elwood — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:49:00 EDT

Homelessness remains a big problem facing Chicago and the state of Illinois, particularly for military veterans. The Pritzker Military Library is doing its part to stop the trend.

Driver dies after crashing into Chatham home

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:11:00 EDT

A motorist was killed after he crashed a car into a vacant home Thursday in the South Side Chatham neighborhood.

Lemont house struck by lightning, 6,800 without power after storms

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:06:00 EDT

More than 6,800 ComEd customers in the Chicago area are without power after storms passed through Chicago area Wednesday night.

Jurors see love letters, contract at `sex-slave` trial

Larry Yellen — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:39:00 EDT

A Gold Coast woman who claims she was forced into sexual slavery with her new husband took the witness stand for a second day Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Storm pelts Chicago with tornadoes, winds, hail

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:55:00 EDT

Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes.

Man charged for firing gun outside Evanston school

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:16:00 EDT

An Evanston man has been charged with firing gunshots Tuesday afternoon in the front yard of a residence across from Evanston Township High School.

Coroner: Slayings was likely triple murder-suicide

Darlene Hill — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:17:00 EDT

Four people were found dead inside a house in suburban Darien Tuesday afternoon.

Prosecutors: Mother, caretaker planned for week to kill teen with autism

Lisa Chavarria — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:13:00 EDT

A River Grove mother and another woman are charged with murder for allegedly stabbing an autistic 14-year-old teenager to death in the family's west suburban home.

Metra increases police patrols on trains, platforms

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:09:00 EDT

Metra wants to make sure you have a safe ride on its trains, so it's beefing up the numbers of police patrols.

DuPage Cubs? Team would feel the love in western ’burbs, official says

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:55:00 EDT

DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin said Wednesday he's making a 9th-inning pitch to lure the team to the western suburbs.

Hawks to take on Bruins in Game 1 of Stanley Cup finals

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:49:00 EDT

The Hawks will host the Boston Bruins at the United Center for Game One of the Stanley Cup final Wednesday.

Body of Joliet man pulled from Des Plaines River

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:59:00 EDT

Just what led to the drowning of a southwest suburban man pulled from the Des Plaines River on Tuesday afternoon remains under investigation by authorities in Will County.

Hands-free-technology causing more danger on the road: AAA report

Joanie Lum — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:18:00 EDT

A report released by AAA Wednesday morning shows that all the new-fangled in-car technology that is supposed to prevent distracted driving, is really doing the opposite.

CPS legally leaves door open on 10 of 50 schools set to close

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:02:00 EDT

For now, Chicago Public Schools has legally left the door open to the possibility of halting 10 of its 50 historic school closings, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Don`t sit in the Blackhawks chair at Lee`s Barber Shop in Naperville!

Patrick Elwood — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:41:00 EDT

Die-hard Blackhawks fans are typically superstitious - much like the players themselves – and for good reason!

1 dead in Calumet River, investigation continues

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:25:00 EDT

Chicago Police recovered the body of a man from the Calumet River Tuesday afternoon on the South Side, fire officials said.

The Talker: Comparing Chicago and Boston

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:56:00 EDT

A lot of people learn their geography through sports. With the Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup finals, Chicago itself is in the spotlight.

Want Stanley Cup tickets? Just make a trade offer to this guy

Dane Placko — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:53:00 EDT

If you want to see the high-flying Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup, you better be prepared to pay some high-flying prices.

Chicago bride claims her husband forced her to be a sex slave

Larry Yellen — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:43:00 EDT

In a civil lawsuit, Kimberly O'Brien claims that her honeymoon 8 years ago was anything but a honeymoon.

Teens at the Table: Youth-led forum takes action to end violence

Robin Robinson — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:31:00 EDT

When it comes to youth violence, it can be argued that Chicago is past the tipping point -- we've fallen over the cliff.

Property tax hikes, school layoffs possible to fix budget shortfall

Mike Flannery — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:23:00 EDT

Mayor Emanuel may raise property taxes.

Buffalo Grove native fulfills lifetime goal of climbing Everest

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:10:00 EDT

Buffalo Grove native Dave Roskelley has gone where very few people ever will: the top of Mount Everest.

Cutler confirms Cavallari marriage

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:01:00 EDT

Jay Cutler says marriage has done one thing for him: the Chicago Bears quarterback feels much older.

Army veteran charged in fatal stabbing of South Side man

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:50:00 EDT

A Zion man who was described by his lawyer as an Army veteran and National Guardsman was ordered held in lieu of $2 million bond Tuesday for a 2011 fatal stabbing on the Far South Side.

Gardiner Place aims to end homelessness among Chicago vets

Lisa Chavarria — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:31:00 EDT

Gardiner Place is open for business and considered to be one of a kind in east Dundee. It's affordable housing, not only for senior citizens, but veterans looking for a place to call home.

Talker: Is NSA secrets leaker Edward Snowden a hero or traitor?

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:56:00 EDT

What do you think about Snowden's actions? Is he a hero? A traitor?

Chrysler refuses US request to recall vehicles

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 19:07:00 EDT

A defiant Chrysler is refusing to recall about 2.7 million Jeeps the government says are at risk of a fuel tank fire in a rear-end collision.

Suburban mall begins banning unsupervised kids

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 00:14:00 EDT

Starting Friday night in the western suburbs, North Riverside Park Mall has a new policy.

Historic Illinois Medicaid expansion plan heads to Quinn

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

Illinois lawmakers have approved a historic expansion of Medicaid to cover low-income adults without children. The key part of President Barack Obama's health care law heads to Gov. Pat Quinn, who is in favor of it.

Victim`s groups furious after backlogged rape kits damaged

Dane Placko — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:44:00 EDT

FOX 32 has uncovered new information about the rape kits discovered last February, gathering dust in a police station in south suburban Robbins.

State Police investigating Frank Cupello and possible voter fraud

Dane Placko — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:41:00 EDT

Cook County State's Attorney Investigator Frank Cupello wasn't interested in talking to us when we stopped by his home in Kildeer last February, wanting to know how he was able to live in this affluent area of Lake County for nearly two decades, yet vote in West Suburban Elmwood Park, 26 miles from his home, using his parent's address.

Man says state trooper extorted him to get gun

Dane Placko — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:20:00 EDT

Did a state trooper try to shakedown a man in order to get his gun?

Cook County State's Attorney Investigator spends hours at cigar shop on government time

Dane Placko — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:57:00 EDT

An investigator with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office has stepped down after FOX Chicago News and the Better Government Association found him spending hours during his work day hanging out at a cigar shop.

Bears Draft Special: Interview with 1st round pick Kyle Long

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:33:00 EDT

The Chicago Bears believe their 1st round draft pick Kyle Long is ready to apply unique athletic talents at 6-foot-6 1/2, 313 pounds, to the NFL.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Urlacher talks injury and future with Bears

Lou Canellis — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 13:30:00 EST

Chicago Bears' linebacker Brian Urlacher will be out for three weeks and possibly the remainder of the season from a hamstring injury incurred from Sunday's game against Seattle, he told FOX 32 News.

African-American Students in Culinary Arts Program at Simeon Career Academy Look Forward to Careers

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:14:00 EDT

The senior culinary arts students at Simeon Career Academy came in third at the statewide cooking competition last year. As they work on the mouth-watering concoction they hope will place first this year, the dish itself is...

Inside Joliet: Behind the Bars of Hollywood's Most Famous Prison Backdrop

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:01:00 EDT

Since the Old Joliet Prison closed its doors in 2002, cameras crews have come to capture the compound for film, but FOX Chicago News went beyond the glamor and the wrought iron.

Hackers Using TRENDnet Webcams to Spy on People

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:53:00 EDT

When you buy an internet security camera or webcam, it's probably for peace of mind -- to keep an eye on the house or make sure the kids are okay. But did you ever imagine that the camera you use to watch the house could be...

'Family Secrets' Mob Trial Defendants Want Convictions Overturned

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:34:00 EDT

With defendants like Chicago Outfit big shots Joey Lombardo, James Marcello and Frank Calabrese Sr., the 2007 “Family Secrets” trial was one of the biggest mob trials in Chicago history. Now the defendants say their...

Heroin Hooks Suburban Kids

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:22:00 EDT

Heroin. It's cheap. It's easy to get. And it's becoming the drug of choice for teenagers in the western suburbs.

Internet a Blessing & Curse to Young Musicians

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:22:00 EDT

Jennifer Hall is chasing her dream while rehearsing with her band late at night in a Chicago recording studio and sitting on the couch in her high-rise apartment.

Soaring gun sales mean big profits for Smith & Wesson

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:48:00 EST

Smith and Wesson said profits for the second quarter have tripled, and it is now raising its outlook for gun sales for the rest of the year.

Local pastors, Mexican activists march for peace in Chicago

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:29:00 EDT

Pastors of several churches will march with the Caravan for Peace on Monday, appealing for people to march with them - for an end to the violence and drugs.

Five wounded, sought shelter on CTA bus during shooting at 79th and Jeffery

Tisha Lewis — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:34:00 EDT

CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Four teens, five people total, hopped aboard a CTA bus to shield themselves from bullets but it was too late.

9 dead, at least 15 wounded in citywide shootings

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:32:00 EDT

CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Nine people were killed and at least 15 others wounded in shootings across the city from Friday night through Monday morning.

1-year-old shot in the head, Pullman mother critically wounded

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:23:00 EDT

CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: A mother and her little girl were shot Thursday morning as they were sleeping in their home on the far South Side.

Woman on West Side dies after being shot more than 20 times

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:23:00 EDT

CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE: Chicago police are investigating the death of a 25-year old woman who was shot over 20 times, she suffered multiple shots in the face, head, chest, and legs.

Learn about alternative energy with Argonne Lab`s Green Racing Simulator!

Patrick Elwood — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:33:00 EDT

Good Day got a taste of science at the Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont Monday morning, where they've unveiled their Green Racing Simulator to teach kids about alternative energy.