Fox Chicago
Coverage of Fox Chicago in the Nexus archive.
- Gov. Pritzker signs bill banning cell phones in Illinois public schools
Illinois students will soon have new limits on cell phone use at school after Gov. Pritzker signed a statewide ban into law. The change is explained by Gabriella Premus of FOX Chicago.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson talks crime, taxes and reelection plans in FOX Chicago interview
Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed crime, taxes, and the city's budget in a FOX Chicago interview and mentioned a decision on his political future is coming soon.
- Chicago mayor answers questions on crime, taxes and a possible reelection run
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses crime, taxes, the city's budget, public safety leadership, and a potential reelection run in an interview with FOX Chicago.
- US attorney Andrew Boutros on court order violation, resignation calls: 'That's yesterday's news'
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros dismissed calls for his resignation following a court order violation, stating it is 'yesterday's news.' He addressed the issue during an interview with FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski, which also covered topics like fraud and trade.
- DuPage County rat infestation isn't over, and neighbors say they're facing backlash
DuPage County's rat infestation remains unresolved, and some Bensenville neighbors allege they faced retaliation from the county after speaking to FOX Chicago about the issue.
- Pritzker makes Illinois third state to regulate AI
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new AI protections bill, making Illinois the third state to regulate AI. The law, set to take effect in 2028, is described as one of the strongest AI safety laws in the country.
- Viral Chicago rat attack story leads to eye-saving diagnosis
A Chicago man who went viral for claiming a rat was chewing on his face received medical treatment after doctors from FOX Chicago's report intervened. The story initially captured public attention, leading to an eye-saving diagnosis.
- New Illinois and Indiana laws take effect today
New laws take effect in Illinois and Indiana on July 1st, including changes to the driver's age limit in Illinois and a cellphone ban in Indiana. The updates were detailed by FOX Chicago’s Brian Jackson.
- Chicago mother finally gets new wheelchair lift for disabled son after FOX Chicago investigation
A Chicago mother has finally received a new wheelchair lift for her disabled son after months of delays, repair issues, and a threat of losing $13,000 in state funding. The resolution followed an investigation by FOX Chicago.
- 'My whole body did not feel right': Indiana residents protest data center projects
Residents in Merrillville, Indiana, protested data center projects by gathering outside a private event for Indiana Gov. Mike Braun. The demonstration was covered live by Fox Chicago's Bret Buganski.
- Pritzker to still attend Bears' games if team moves to Indiana | ChicagoLIVE
Governor J.B. Pritzker stated he would continue attending Chicago Bears games even if the team relocates to Indiana. The comment was made during an interview with Fox Chicago's Lauren Scafidi on ChicagoLIVE, discussing potential team moves and other topics.
- New Illinois bill could keep the Bears in Chicago | The Loop
A new Illinois bill aims to prevent the Chicago Bears from moving their stadium to Indiana. Fox Chicago's Sammy Panayotovich discusses the potential legislation.