Mr. T talks meeting fans ahead of FAN EXPO Chicago
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Mr. T joins us ahead of FAN EXPO Chicago in Rosemont to talk about meeting fans, getting starstruck and when you can see him at the convention this weekend.

Mr. T knocks out Jake Hamilton
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Say what you want about Jake Hamilton, but the man can take a (fake) punch.

A dad’s plan to visit 30 ballparks in 30 days to raise water safety awareness
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Jonathan St. Clair lost his son to an accidental drowning. Now, he’s raising awareness and money to help prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy by visiting 30 MLB ballparks in just 30 days.

Mobile city hall provides back-to-school resource fair with school supply giveaway
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It's getting more expensive for families to get students ready during back-to-school season, but a mobile city hall resource fair this weekend hopes to ease the burden. City Clerk Anna Valencia is on Good Day to share what families can expect to see at the event on Saturday.

New F1 Arcade zooms into River North
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A new racing arcade is coming to downtown Chicago. F1 Arcade is opening at the corner of State and Grand in River North. FOX Chicago got an exclusive look inside the new arcade and what visitors can expect.

Summer reading program challenges kids for chance to throw first pitch at Wrigley
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A summer reading program called "Illinois Reads Together" is encouraging kids to read with the chance to throw the first pitch at Wrigley Field. Illinois Literacy Foundation Board Chair Mo Khan joins Good Day to talk about why literacy is important and how the program works.

What Chicago teens say city leaders are missing about ‘teen takeovers’
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Adrienne Samuels Gibbs discusses what’s behind Chicago’s so-called “teen takeovers,” concerns about stereotypes and what the city could do to create more spaces for young people.

Historic East Chicago church receives $150K for restoration
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A historic East Chicago church designed by late Black Chicago architect Wendell Campbell is receiving $150,000 to help restore the building to its original glory.

Illinois Realtors launches effort to boost housing supply
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Illinois Realtors’ Jeff Baker explains how a new initiative aims to remove local building barriers and increase the state’s housing supply.

Nearly half of NIPSCO customers remain without power after deadly storms
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NIPSCO crews are working to restore power after Monday’s storms, but some customers could remain in the dark for days as more storms are possible.

CPS proposing referendums about millionaire's tax, fines for undeveloped city land to boost funding
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Chicago Public Schools is looking for ways to boost funding for the district's budget, raising a proposal to ask voters in November to consider a millionaire's tax or penalties on undeveloped city land for funding. Chalkbeat Chicago senior reporter Mila Koumpilova joins Good Day to explain the referendums and how they may play out. 

World Trade Center steel beam arrives in Chicago as part of Steel Across America tour
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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is bringing a steel beam from the South Tower of the World Trade Center on a tour across the country to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus talked to Tunnel to Towers' Stephen Siller Jr., whose father was an off-duty firefighter killed in the attacks while saving lives. 

Chicago comedian goes viral reviewing Park District bathrooms
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Chicago comedian Al Scorch talks about his viral Park District bathroom reviews and his new ASMR-style podcast featuring readings of Chicago’s municipal code.

'Safety is priority': Gary mayor urges residents to stay home during storm cleanup
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Gary, Indiana was among the hardest hit areas Tuesday during severe storms, with more storms expected to hit Wednesday. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton joins Good Day Chicago with updates on storm cleanup and where residents can go for food and shelter.

'Hunker down': Hammond mayor to residents without power after severe storms
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Northwest Indiana is recovering after severe storms Tuesday knocked down trees and power lines, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. joins Good Day on the phone to talk about the damage he's seeing in Hammond and when they're expecting to get power back. 

Chicago Bears collaborate with Peanuts for preseason game
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The Chicago Bears are set to kick off their preseason with a Peanuts-themed kids game on Saturday at Soldier Field.

 Scientists gene-edit allergens out of dogs
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Scientists are using gene-editing techniques to create hypoallergenic dogs. A scientist with Kindred Companion Sciences joins Good Day Chicago to break down what this means for pet-owners. 

Rising pop star Jordy headlines Northalsted Market Days
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Northbrook native Jordy is set to headline Northalsted Market Days. The singer joined Good Day Chicago to discuss the upcoming performance and what it means to return to the Chicago area for the event.