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April 18, 2024

Driver dead after fiery crash into Chicago-area toll plaza

A motorist was killed Thursday after plowing into the Barrington Road Toll Plaza on a Cook County stretch of Interstate 90, according to police.

April 18, 2024

Black Chicago voters rip mayor on extra $70M for migrants as recall petition gathers steam

Chicago voters showed up in force at a City Council meeting on Wednesday to protest Mayor Brandon Johnson’s request for an additional $70 million in taxpayers' funds to be spent on migrants.

April 18, 2024

Chicago voters confront mayor on migrant spending

Fox News’ Garrett Tenney reports on Chicago residents’ efforts to oust Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson over the migrant crisis.

April 18, 2024

Justice Department intensifies efforts to combat violent crime with gun intel center, carjacking forces

The U.S. Justice Department is intensifying efforts to reduce violent crime across the country, with a focus on gun violence and carjackings, officials said.

April 16, 2024

Chicago woman sentenced to 50 years without parole after killing pregnant teen and cutting baby from womb

Clarisa Figueroa was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the April 2019 murder of 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, whose baby was cut from her womb.

April 16, 2024

Ukraine prime minister calls for more investment in war-torn country during Chicago stop of US visit

Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal spoke to Chicago-area business leaders on Tuesday, as part of multiple stops aimed at drumming up investment in the war-torn country.

April 16, 2024

Elderly Army veteran carjacked delivering pizzas, survives violent attack by playing dead

Ernie Aimone, 81, was attacked last Wednesday for the first time in 40 years delivering pizza in Chicago. He was punched by a teen who stole his car, then crashed it in a police chase.

April 16, 2024

Dem Chicago alderman warns 'we are not taking care of our own' as city approves $70M for migrants

Some Democratic officials in Chicago voiced opposition toward Mayor Brandon Johnson's request for another $70 million in funding to care for migrants.

April 15, 2024

Video shows Chicago activists cheer after learning Iran launched attack on Israel: 'Hands off Iran!'

A group of self-described anti-war activists in Chicago cheered when a man announced on Saturday that Iran had launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel.

April 14, 2024

Chicago family gathering turns deadly after gunfire erupts; child killed, 7 others wounded

One child was killed and seven other children and adults were injured Saturday night after a shooting at a family gathering in Chicago, police said.