United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole
It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.
Jussie Smollett conviction reversed by Illinois Supreme Court
The conviction of Jussie Smollett was reversed by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday.
Bloomington woman cancer-free after rare surgery
A Bloomington educator who battled stage 4 colorectal cancer for nearly a decade and faced a grim prognosis is now in remission after a first-of-its-kind transplant.
Country star Luke Bryan's tour truck gets stuck under downtown bridge ahead of Chicago show
An equipment semi-truck from country star Luke Bryan's tour got stuck under a bridge in downtown Chicago ahead of his show at Wrigley Field this weekend.
DNC speaker schedule Thursday: Kinzinger to give address, Kamala Harris to accept presidential nomination
The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for its final day will feature former Rep. Adam Kinzinger - R Illinois and will end with history in the making – Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic presidential nomination.
Protesters rally in Union Park after clash with Vivek Ramaswamy on final day of DNC
Tensions escalated just before 4:30 p.m. when demonstrators spotted former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and tried to push him out of the park.
Gus Walz shouts ‘That’s my dad!’ at DNC nomination
Gov. Tim Walz's son, 17-year-old Gus Walz, shouted "That's my dad!" through tears of joy during Gov. Walz's nomination speech at the end of the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday.
Escaped Mississippi murder suspect arrested at Chicago restaurant after hours-long standoff with police
A murder suspect who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse was arrested at a restaurant on Chicago's Near West Side, blocks from the Democratic National Convention, after an hours-long standoff with police.
Mankato students help prepare DNC for Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept the vice presidential nomination Wednesday night during day three of the Democratic National Convention.
FOX 9 News at 6 p.m.: Aug. 21, 2024
FOX 9 News at 6 p.m.: Aug. 21, 2024
Gov. Tim Walz to accept nomination at DNC
FOX 9's Corin Hoggard is at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where he previews what to expect on night three, including Gov. Tim Walz accepting the vice presidential nomination.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker slams Trump during DNC speech
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker took on Donald Trump as he delivered a speech on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
Bomb threats made to Chicago hotels deemed not credible on 2nd day of DNC
Chicago police and the U.S. Secret Service said a bomb threat that was sent Tuesday at several hotels on the Near West Side was unfounded.
DNC speaker schedule Tuesday: Obamas headline second day of convention
The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for Tuesday features a warm Illinois welcome from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a keynote speech from former President Barack Obama, and a few special appearances from well-known Republicans.
Chicago DNC protest: Additional fencing installed on Day Two following breach, police announce more arrests
Security at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was increased Tuesday after a group of protesters broke down fencing and breached a secure area on the first day.
DNC Day 2: What to expect
Day 2 of the DNC is on Tuesday night and features former President Barack Obama as the keynote speaker. However, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are not expected to be at the event. Instead, they will hold a rally in Milwaukee at the same arena where the RNC was held.
Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on 1st night of DNC in Chicago
Kamala Harris made an unannounced appearance onstage Monday night to thank President Biden.
Lt. Gov. Flanagan opens up Democratic National Convention
Convention co-chair Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan spoke as the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago on Monday.
Chicago DNC protest: Video shows moment security fence breached outside United Center
Chicago protesters breached a security fence outside the United Center on Monday as thousands inside prepared for the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Chicago DNC 2024: Protesters march on first day of convention
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has prompted large demonstrations and marches as activists seek to have their voices heard.