CHICAGO – The Chicago Fire FC, the city’s hometown Major League Soccer team, is one step closer to getting a new home. What we know: The City of Chicago’s Planning Commission approved…
Month: September 2025
Portillo’s names interim CEO as Michael Osanloo exits after 7 years
CHICAGO – Portillo’s announced Monday that President and CEO Michael Osanloo is stepping down, effective immediately. What we know: Osanloo, who joined the company in 2018, resigned amid reports of investor pressure…
Immigration agent who shot man in Chicago-area traffic stop says injuries were ‘nothing major’
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal immigration agent called injuries caused by being dragged by a car “nothing major” in body camera footage released Tuesday showing the moments after an immigration enforcement officer…
Chicago weather: Another round of showers, storms possible tonight
CHICAGO – Another round of scattered showers and a few storms is possible tonight, especially near and south of I-80. Fox 32 Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls has the forecast. What to Expect:…
Chicago Heights students turn produce into lessons at Obama school market
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – The Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM in Chicago Heights is turning the soil into a syllabus. What we know: Students are selling produce and schooling the…
Gov. Pritzker orders 4% cuts across state agencies, blames federal policies
CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker is directing state agencies to identify 4% spending cuts in next year’s budget, citing what he called “disastrous economic policies” by President Donald Trump. What we know:…
Illinois health officials recommend flu, COVID vaccines, diverge from CDC guidelines
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State health officials on Tuesday issued guidance widely recommending vaccines for flu and COVID-19 for people 6 months and older, a deviation from recent guidance from a federal vaccine…
Missing New York girl found in Chicago area with 2 men in US illegally: officials
BLUE ISLAND – A missing girl from New York was found last week in a Chicago suburb with two men who authorities said were in the country illegally. What we know: The…
Chicago man who robbed US postal worker while on pre-trial release sentenced
CHICAGO – A Chicago man was sentenced to seven years in prison after robbing a U.S. postal worker at gunpoint two years ago in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. What we know: The…
Tax credit of up to $7,500 available for new electric and plug-in hybrid cars: Do you qualify?
CHICAGO – Federal tax credits of up to $7,500 are available for buyers of new all-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles purchased through Sept. 30. What we know: Eligibility depends…
