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08/21/2024

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08/21/2024

An ex-nurse at a suburban elementary school was arrested Friday following an investigation into the misuse of students' prescription drugs after a student was found to have fentanyl in their system.

08/21/2024

Speakers on night two of the Democratic National Convention included the Obamas and Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff.

08/21/2024

"Donald Trump thinks we should trust him on the economy because he claims to be very rich," Pritzker said. "But take it from an actual billionaire — Trump is rich in only one thing: stupidity."

Speakers on night two of the Democratic National Convention included the Obamas and Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff.

08/21/2024

There have been more than 20 gun arrests at TopGolf since last fall.

Police say Courtney Bennett, 36, of Dolton, had a loaded .40-caliber handgun on him when he was arrested outside TopGolf Sunday.

08/21/2024

"I lost my mind": In a letter he shared with family just after the slaying, he said he went through is daughter's phone, citing messages that led him not to trust her, and also placed blame on his daughter's mother, who years earlier suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Mohammed Almaru was convicted Friday in the May 2022 fatal beating of Mia Maro.

08/21/2024

The United Auto Workers union says it's preparing to file grievances and potentially strike after claiming Stellantis hasn't kept contract commitments regarding reopening the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois.

The union says Stellantis has been "unreceptive" to discussions about staying on track to open Belvidere.

08/21/2024

It’s been months since billions of cicadas rose from the ground this spring to unleash their deafening mating calls, but their impact is still being felt in the Chicago area.

While nearly invisible, the mites can bite, causing a red itchy rash with small raised bumps.

08/21/2024

Pritzker called Malort "a Chicago special" and Jordan Klepper of "The Daily Show" compared it to "sucking on the leg of a wet dog."

08/20/2024

The U.S. Secret Service and Chicago Police Department investigated the bomb threats made Tuesday at “a number of locations” in downtown Chicago, where the convention is taking place. Law enforcement cleared the affected areas and are continuing to assess any reported threats.

A threat sent to FOX 32 referenced the convention and included antisemitic language.

08/20/2024

The event is set for Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lincoln-Way West High School.

08/20/2024

Here's the scheduled list of speakers for the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

08/20/2024

A look at who's speaking tonight, and when.

Here's the scheduled list of speakers for the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

08/20/2024

Legendary daytime talk show host Phil Donahue, who died Sunday night at the age of 88, produced his show from Chicago for years before moving to New York—paving the way for Oprah Winfrey and every other TV talk show host.

Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.

08/20/2024

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08/20/2024

Past and present Democratic Party leaders gathered in the United Center, as protestors outside pushed back against pro-Israel policies.

08/20/2024

A threat sent to FOX 32 referenced the convention and included antisemitic language.

08/20/2024

Last year, a student's family hired a lawyer after the child's doctor said their blood work showed signs of "excessive aspirin intake," and tested positive for fentanyl. Now, the former school nurse faces six felonies.

The former Westgate Elementary School employee is accused of six felonies, including forgery, according to police.

08/20/2024

Pritzker noted that by the time he completes his second term in office he'll be the longest-serving Democratic governor in Illinois history.

08/20/2024

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08/20/2024

"I'm not suggesting that I want to try to beat Jim Thompson's 14-year record," Pritzker said, referring to the state's longest-serving governor, a Republican who served from 1977 to 1991. "My wife's not here, and I don't want anybody talking to her about this, but she is my term limit, so if all of you want to talk to her, and convince her one way or another by the way, you're welcome to do that."

Pritzker noted that by the time he completes his second term in office, he'll be the longest-serving Democratic governor in Illinois history.

08/20/2024

Vice President Kamala Harris also made a surprise appearance, alongside speakers including Hillary Clinton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

08/20/2024

The "New Girl" star's listing agent his said career skyrocketed and that he was rarely at the house, which is why he sold it.

The Chicago native has appeared in sitcoms. He owned the house for a year and a half.

08/20/2024

DNC night one highlights: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke of shattering the "highest, hardest glass ceiling" while other speakers including the UAW president lauded Kamala Harris' commitment to the working class before President Joe Biden spoke amid chants of "Thank you, Joe."

Vice President Kamala Harris also made a surprise appearance, alongside speakers including Hillary Clinton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

08/20/2024

The Illinois comptroller is suspending offset funds from the village of Dolton after embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her administration for two years refused to turn over required financial reports and audits to the state, according to the comptroller’s office.

If Dolton continues to fail to file reports, Mendoza's office will impose audits and fines of up to $78,600 for the village as of last week.

08/20/2024

Police believe alcohol was a factor in the crash that killed two men, injured a third and knocked down power lines.

The collision happened near Hebron on Saturday night. Alcohol is believed to be a factor, police said.

08/20/2024

The 17-year-old shot another 17-year-old during an altercation outside the mall, police said.

08/19/2024

Contact with Saidy Sevilla, 15, and her 4-month-old daughter, Lizette, was last made Sunday, Chicago police said.

08/19/2024

Protesters were confronted by police and eventually cleared the area.