Cook County Tax Payers Foot the Bill For Fun
Booze, flowers, expensive cars, even a clown! that’s how some Cook County commissioners are spending your tax dollars. A year ago, some commissioners told Fox
Questions Linger on Brown Petitions
"We have more than enough signatures to be placed on the ballot," Cook County Board president candidate Dorothy Brown said Monday at a news conference called
Weis, Aides Part of Chicago Police Pension Fund
Chicago police officer Michael Shields is a trustee on the police pension board. He was upset when he learned that Supt. Jody Weis and three of Weis' top aides
Brown Reacts to Political Petition Scandal
Cook County Board president candidate Dorothy Brown is speaking out for the first time about the petition scandal that has rocked her campaign.
State Cracks Down on Job Training Program
FOX Chicago Investigation: Workers enrolled in a state-funded program to provide job training tell Fox Chicago News they instead spent their time gathering
Neighbors Angry Over Tree Preservation Program
Residents of southwest suburban Homer Glen say they couldn't believe what was happening to their beloved Messenger Woods Forest Preserve.
Outrage Over Fundraiser for Accused Cop Frugoli
Two mothers are furious about a fundraiser for a Chicago Police detective. They spoke exclusively FOX Chicago News, starting their stories with the day their
CPS Students Not Properly Vaccinated?
There are fears that thousands of students have fallen through the cracks when it comes to other mandatory vaccinations as well as physical exams.
Woman Gets $7M Decade After Fox Investigation
Ten years ago, a Fox Chicago Investigation highlighted the potential hazards of automatic doors in department stores, hospitals and nursing homes, including
Is Gov. Quinn Playing Politics With Care for The Disabled?
For the last two weeks, there's been an election underway in Illinois you probably haven't heard about. It started with a decision by governor Quinn, a
Car Title Problems Can Ruin A Good Deal
This has been a great year to buy a car. But if you take the plunge, here's a word of warning: Don't automatically assume your new ride comes with the right paperwork. If your
Candidate's Ethics Announcement Raises Questions
Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown intended to announce what she would do to improve ethics if she were elected to replace County Board President Todd Stroger. But
Gov Not Surprised by Peotone Security Patrol
Gov. Pat Quinn reacted Wednesday to a FOX Chicago News investigation into questionable spending at the proposed south suburban airport in Peotone.
Do You Need Airport Security When There is no Airport?
It's still up in the air as to whether the third regional airport in Peotone will ever be built. Yet taxpayers are spending big bucks to provide armed off-duty
Hair Removal Company Complaints
Fox Chicago News has learned a growing number of consumers aren't getting what they paid for from a popular hair removal company. Lauren Cohn did a little
Fatal Drug Overdose Cover Up?
*This is a new, extended and more in-depth version of Mark Saxenmeyer's exclusive report from September 23rd, available only here on myfoxchicago.com.
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