Chicago

US 10 hours ago

Duo on pretrial release allegedly lead police on high-speed chase after retail theft

Chicago women allegedly layered stolen clothing under their own and led police on a dangerous chase, prompting criticism of Illinois' SAFE-T Act limitations on judicial discretion.

Chicago White Sox 4 days ago

Pope Leo XIV gives autographed jersey to White Sox player from 2005 World Series team

Cardinal Cupich presented Paul Konerko with a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a White Sox fan who attended the 2005 World Series.

Chicago July 10

Federal judge deems former Chicago alderman accused of bribery unfit for trial

Former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin, indicted in 2021 for allegedly receiving home improvements from contractors seeking city assistance, deemed unfit for trial.

Chicago July 8

Chicago mayor vows city police 'will not ever cooperate with ICE'

Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns about increased assaults on immigration agents nationwide.

Opinion July 8

Race-obsessed leadership in America's third-largest city is destroying children's futures

We know merit transcends race but our city leaders in Chicago insist on emphasizing racial politics over our children's all-important educational achievement.

Woke Culture July 8

Anti-Israel professor curses out employer University of Chicago, says she teaches to build power

At a Socialism 2025 convention, a University of Chicago professor slammed her employer as "evil" but admitted staying at the school to leverage her position for left-wing organizing.

Crime July 7

Chicago's bloody July Fourth weekend leaves 55 shot, 6 dead: report

Chicago's Fourth of July weekend reportedly marred by violence with over 50 shootings, six fatalities, and multiple mass incidents across South Side, West Side and Lake View area.

VIDEO July 3

Deadly drive-by shooting outside Chicago nightclub rocks local residents

Fox News national correspondent Jeff Paul has the latest on a drive-by shooting outside a Chicago nightclub that left multiple casualties and injuries on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’ 

Opinion July 1

From a Chicago rooftop to 3,000-mile journey, here's how I'm fighting to restore America's soul

From Chicago's South Side to a cross-country journey, here's my plan to walk 3,000 miles to promote merit and community transformation against damaging liberal policies.

Media July 1

Chicago abortion clinic opens offering controversial third-trimester abortions

A new abortion clinic in Chicago said it was "excited" to offer controversial third-trimester abortions to women, as one pro-life activist called the practice "brutality."

Opinion June 30

Left, lefter and leftist: Democrats could be defined by radical, big city mayors

Democrat mayors Karen Bass, Brandon Johnson and socialist Zohran Mamdani could govern one in 25 Americans. That could shift politics rightward as their far-left policies fail

Crime June 28

Chicago braces for deadly July 4 weekend as Fox News analyst takes action in brother's unsolved murder

Fox News analyst transforms grief into action after his brother's murder with new book, offering a reward and establishing the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety amid Chicago's crime crisis.

VIDEO June 25

Perino: New York is following Chicago into 3rd world problems

Fox News guest host Dana Perino and the 'Gutfeld!' panel discuss New York City choosing a Democratic socialist in its mayoral primary.

Culture Trends June 24

Chicago Teachers Union president suggests children belong to the school system

The Chicago Teachers Union president declared during a Monday speech that children belong to the city school system as it faces enrollment decline and rising costs.

Media June 24

Chicago Tribune warns New York to avoid socialist mayoral candidate after 'mistake' Brandon Johnson

The Chicago Tribune cautioned Democratic New York voters about mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday, comparing his policies to those of left-wing Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Opinion June 24

I witnessed BLM destruction firsthand and I know the true goal behind anti-ICE protests

It can be BLM or anti-ICE protests, it doesn't matter. Political violence always serves radical agendas rather than helping underserved communities like mine on Chicago's South Side.

Chicago June 20

Ousted Dem 'super mayor' charges whopping price tag for tell-all book while dodging legal troubles

Tiffany Henyard, Dolton's former mayor facing legal challenges, launches a $99 autobiography titled "Standing on Business" while pleading the Fifth over document requests.

Presidential Primaries June 20

Rahm Emanuel on potential 2028 White House run: 'I have something I think I can offer'

Rahm Emanuel, recently U.S. ambassador to Japan, is eyeing a 2028 presidential bid while criticizing the Democratic Party as "toxic" and "weak and woke" following election losses

FOOD June 20

Martha Stewart sparks hot dog debate by defending condiment that others 'cannot abide'

Martha Stewart sparked a recent debate about hot dogs and condiments by endorsing ketchup as a topping, contradicting her Chicago-style recipe and dividing her fans.

Chicago June 18

Chicago schools face enrollment crisis with 150 buildings half-empty

Chicago public schools face enrollment crisis with 150 half-empty schools, costing up to $93,000 per student in some cases, as the district lost 70,000 students over the past decade.

Culture Trends June 17

Mayor Johnson warns Trump against deploying federal troops for immigration crackdown in Chicago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson slammed President Donald Trump for suggesting that military personnel could be deployed to the Windy City.

Culture Trends June 17

San Francisco ranked worst-run major city in America: report

A study ranks San Francisco as the worst-run city among 148 largest U.S. cities, evaluating financial stability, education, health, safety, economy, and infrastructure.

Opinion June 17

Faith under fire: How Trump's 'beautiful bill' targets Christian education

Christian higher education faces threats from Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' which could penalize institutions whose graduates choose service careers over high-paying jobs.

Media June 17

Chicago suspends online application website that allowed illegal immigrants to obtain IDs after ICE subpoena

Chicago halted its online CityKey ID program following an ICE subpoena for noncitizen information, as officials vow to fight federal immigration enforcement.

Crime June 16

Trump directs ICE to expand deportation efforts in America's largest cities

Trump directs ICE to implement "largest mass deportation operation" targeting illegal immigrants in Democrat-led cities while anti-ICE protests continue across the country.

Immigration June 15

Illinois projected to spend $2.5B on migrants by end of 2025, report claims

Illinois spent $2.5 billion on migrants with $1.6 billion for healthcare, according to a new report from the Illinois Public Policy Institute detailing taxpayer funding.

Media June 13

CNN, MSNBC insist anti-ICE demonstrations have been ‘mostly peaceful’ despite widespread unrest

Media Research Center analyzed all coverage from June 7-11 and found 211 examples of CNN and MSNBC personalities insisting anti-ICE demonstrations have been "mostly peaceful."

Chicago June 12

Chicago mayor calls ICE raids ‘terrorism,’ says Trump’s America appears as 'if the Confederacy won'

Mayor Brandon Johnson demands House Speaker Mike Johnson speak up against what he calls immigration enforcement "terrorism" while defending his own controversial immigration policies in Chicago

Media June 12

Chicago casino settles lawsuit after being accused of barring White men from investing in the business

A Chicago casino settled a lawsuit that accused it of racial discrimination because of a policy that barred White male investors from its IPO.

Police and Law Enforcement June 10

Car drives through anti-ICE protesters as Chicago joins nationwide anti-ICE unrest amid Trump crackdown

Anti-ICE protests in Chicago turn tense as vehicle drives through demonstrators, while police report vandalized vehicles during immigration enforcement actions.