Chicago and Illinois have among highest unemployment rates in country
Chicago's unemployment rate is tied for the highest unemployment in the country among major metro areas, while Illinois' is the second-highest of the 50 states.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker: Trump is rich in only one thing — stupidity
Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker targets former President Trump and Republican policies in his Democratic National Convention speech.
Billionaire Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker in spotlight as Chicago hosts DNC
Wealthy Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is basking on the national stage this week after successfully bringing the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to Chicago.
'Hijacked' Democratic Party keeps trying to 'outcrazy the crazies': Raymond Lopez
Democratic Chicago alderman Raymond Lopez discusses the current state of the Democratic Party in the Windy City on 'The Bottom Line.'
DNC heads to Chicago as city nears a decade of population decline
The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago as the Windy City closes in on 10 consecutive years of population declines amid a high tax climate spurring the exodus.
Illinois mansion sitting on Lake Michigan shore seeks $35M
A mansion sitting on the shore of Lake Michigan recently went up for grabs – and its eight-figure asking price brought it a notable title.
'Steepest, most inverted dive coaster in the world' coming to Six Flags park next year
Chicago-area theme park Six Flags Great America is getting a new "record-breaking" dive roller coaster named Wrath of Rakshasa, the company announced Thursday.
Man in Chicago McDonald's accused of attacking 3 with 'hatchet-like weapon' after demanding free food
Police say a suspect attacked three people with a "hatchet-like object" at a Chicago McDonald's after an employee denied him free food.
Chicago suburb homeowner 'devastated' after property tax bill erroneously skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K
Suburban Chicago resident Darryl Lloyd told FOX 32 that his property tax bill skyrocketed to over $30,000 after an erroneous property assessment.
American Airlines passenger drinking 'Jack and Cokes' reportedly exposes himself, forces emergency landing
A passenger who downed several drinks forced an American Airlines plane to make an emergency landing after allegedly exposing himself, according to a criminal complaint.
Stuart Varney: Chicago teachers' demands show why big cities are in deep trouble
FOX Business' Stuart Varney discussed the Chicago Teachers Union contract negotiations calling for an extra $50 billion to pay for wage hikes and other demands.
City of Chicago sues Glock Inc. over 'facilitating' illegal gun conversions
The city of Chicago filed a lawsuit Tuesday against gun manufacturer Glock, Inc., over a “switch" that allows its pistols to convert to machine guns.
Coffee in a new light: Chicago business reveals how sparkling coffee is made and how it gives back
Founders of a canned coffee tonic company in Chicago shared how their sparkling cold brew is made and why they're committed to highlighting hardworking coffee farmers around the world.
America's busiest airports in Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas rank among worst in US, review finds
Atlanta, Dallas, Denver and Chicago airports, the busiest in the U.S., ranked among the worst in the U.S. for their facilities and food options, a review website found.
Amazon employees evacuate after fire breaks out near Illinois fulfillment center
Work at an Amazon fulfillment center in a suburb of Chicago appears to have resumed, after employees had evacuated due to a fire Thursday morning.
Illinois launches website to track taxpayer spending on migrants
Illinois has launched a state-run website to track government spending on illegal immigrants as the border crisis drains state resources and taxpayer dollars.
Pest control company Orkin says this city has worst bed bug problem in America
Chicago has the worst bed bug problem among American cities, Rollins Inc.-owned pest control company Orkin announced earlier in the week.
Chicago-area Tesla charging stations lined with dead cars in freezing cold: 'A bunch of dead robots out here'
Many Chicago-area Tesla owners were visibly frustrated on Monday after their electric vehicles failed to charge amid freezing temperatures.
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to 'possible mechanical issue' with door
A flight from Sarasota to Chicago was diverted to Tampa after a door indicator light illuminated, reports say.
2 aircraft clip wings at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport; FAA investigating
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after GoJet and SkyWest aircraft clipped wings at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday.