Jeremy Allen White on Chicago's role in 'The Bear': 'I came to understand the city in a different way' Jeremy Allen White joins FOX 32 Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton to talk about his history in Chicago and how he was able to bring that to his new series. CHICAGO - Not only is FX’s "The Bear" the hottest new series on television, it’s also filmed right here in Chicago. Jeremy Allen White stars as world-class chef who takes over his brother’s Italian beef sandwich shop in Chicago.

Zinaida Portnova: The Soviet Teenager Who Targeted A Nazi Garrison BloomsburyZinaida Portnova at the age of 14. For Zinaida Portnova, resisting the Nazis was personal. She’d watched with fury as invading Nazis came to her grandmother’s farm in the Soviet Union, and hit the old woman when she refused to give up her cattle. From that moment on, Portnova despised the Nazis. She set out to do whatever she could to bring them down.

CHICAGO - Three universities in Illinois and Indiana have made Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a new list of the top schools beyond those with the once-coveted distinction. Forbes reported earlier this week that "something feels distinctly off on Ivy League campuses," thanks to complaints over admissions policies, grade inflation, and university officials' responses to on-campus protests. After disqualifying the eight original Ivy League schools – Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Penn, Columbia, Dartmouth and Cornell – along with "

Charges filed in deadly mass shooting at Joliet Halloween party Three people have been charged in the mass shooting at a Joliet Halloween party that killed two and wounded at least a dozen others. JOLIET, Ill. - Three men accused in a mass shooting at a Halloween party in Joliet in 2021 are facing additional charges after a third victim died a year after the horrific incident. The shooting happened after midnight on Halloween 2021 when over 200 people were at a party near Jackson and Walnut streets in Joliet Township.

article The CTA has announced boarding changes at the Wilson Red Line station. | CTA map CHICAGO (SUN TIMES MEDIA WIRE) - The CTA announced changes to the Wilson Red Line station this week, marking the halfway point of the ongoing renovation project at the Uptown transit hub. Trains in both directions will now use the new west island platform, which is longer and wider than the previous platform, and offers more shelter from the weather, according to the CTA.

CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop made a quick decision between completing the paperwork about his stolen car or helping his team beat the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 33-year-old right-hander was talking to police in the Cubs clubhouse late Wednesday about his stolen Genesis when the score became tied. Cubs spokesman Julian Green said that is when Strop told police, "I gotta get out of here, I gotta pitch tonight.

Jabari Parker hosts MLK Mental Health Day Former Chicago Bull and Simeon basketball player Jabari Parker took part in a mental health day in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. CHICAGO - Former Chicago Bull and Simeon basketball player Jabari Parker took part in a mental health day in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. He spoke at the Footlocker on State Street Monday with the founder of "Project sWISH," opening up about his owner struggles and suggestions for improving your mental health.

Ask The Expert: Tips for Filing Taxes The tax filing deadline is just a couple days away. LiveNOW from FOX's Andrew Craft spoke with Marketwatch's Andrew Keshner for tips if you're filing last minute. WASHINGTON - The IRS is reminding taxpayers whose income is not subject to withholding that an estimated tax payment deadline is fast approaching.  Monday, June 17 is the payment deadline for second quarter estimated taxes. 

Mysterious figures described in the mythology of pre-Islamic Arabia, jinn are shape-shifting genies said to both aid and torment the humans they encounter.While the concept of jinn (or djinn) might seem unfamiliar at first, these legendary creatures have actually been introduced to the world at large through the genie in Disney’s Aladdin. But despite the movie’s depiction, these shape-shifting spirits aren’t traditionally seen as friendly. Known as jinn and djinn, the fabled genies described in the pre-Islamic mythology of Arabia can appear as everything from snakes to scorpions to humans.

Dog friendly market in West Town this weekend Dog owners listen up -- you have a chance to have some fun with your pup this weekend. CHICAGO - Dog owners listen up — you have a chance to have some fun with your pup this weekend! Midwest Coast Brewing is hosting a dog-friendly market near the United Center. Craft brews and some local vendors are being featured selling dog arts, treats, toys and accessories.