Many outraged as Oscars choose to cut back on the number of award categories
The Oscars are one month away. Many annual viewers of the award ceremony are upset that some categories have been nixed from this year's line-up. Jake gives Good Day Chicago his take.
The Oscars are one month away. Many annual viewers of the award ceremony are upset that some categories have been nixed from this year's line-up. Jake gives Good Day Chicago his take.
4,000 Chicago students and parents receive full ride college scholarships
It was a surprise that shocked 4,000 in Pilsen Tuesday morning. Benito Juarez Community Academy students and parents will receive full ride scholarships to Illinois colleges thanks to Hope Chicago.
It was a surprise that shocked 4,000 in Pilsen Tuesday morning. Benito Juarez Community Academy students and parents will receive full ride scholarships to Illinois colleges thanks to Hope Chicago.
2 in critical condition after I-57 crash in Chicago
A woman was struck by a car on I-57, following a crash in Chicago Wednesday morning.
A woman was struck by a car on I-57, following a crash in Chicago Wednesday morning.
Chicago's mask and proof-of-vaccination mandate to end on Feb. 28th
Chicago will follow the state in lifting face mask requirements for many indoor spaces next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday.
Chicago will follow the state in lifting face mask requirements for many indoor spaces next week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday.
'Unbelievable!': Benito Juarez High School students, parents surprised with free rides to Illinois colleges
Students at Benito Juarez High School and their families received the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday after a Chicago organization offered to pay all of their school expenses to attend one of Illinois' colleges.
Students at Benito Juarez High School and their families received the surprise of a lifetime Tuesday after a Chicago organization offered to pay all of their school expenses to attend one of Illinois' colleges.
Chicago's Ukrainian community prays for peace amid rising tensions with Russia
Ukrainian-Americans in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood are praying for peace as tensions escalate between Russia and their home country.
Ukrainian-Americans in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood are praying for peace as tensions escalate between Russia and their home country.
Chicago's Heaven on Seven gets festive just in time for Mardi Gras
Chef Jimmy Bannos from Heaven on Seven talks about some of their delectable offerings for carry-out this Mardi Gras season.
Chef Jimmy Bannos from Heaven on Seven talks about some of their delectable offerings for carry-out this Mardi Gras season.
Chicago's rich history of department stores chronicled in new book
Author Leslie Goddard talks about her new book "Lost Chicago Department Stores," and the city's storied relationship with commerce.
Author Leslie Goddard talks about her new book "Lost Chicago Department Stores," and the city's storied relationship with commerce.
New CDC guidelines expected as states ease COVID restrictions
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines from the medical community.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines from the medical community.
New Smithsonian exhibit 'The Way We Worked' now on display at Romeoville museum
Tina Riley from the Isle a la Cache Museum joins Good Day Chicago to talk about hosting the new national exhibit focusing on the centuries of work put in by Americans and immigrants to make the country what it is today.
Tina Riley from the Isle a la Cache Museum joins Good Day Chicago to talk about hosting the new national exhibit focusing on the centuries of work put in by Americans and immigrants to make the country what it is today.
McHenry High School's 'Warrior Weekly' show produced entirely by students
Mitch Stengel and McHenry High School students talk about their remarkable feat of airing entirely student-run broadcasts every week at their northwestern suburb school.
Mitch Stengel and McHenry High School students talk about their remarkable feat of airing entirely student-run broadcasts every week at their northwestern suburb school.
How proximity bias is hampering the career prospects of remote workers
Natasha Bowman, often referred to as The Workplace Doctor, talks about how remote workers are missing out on promotions and raises due to proximity bias brought on by the pandemic.
Natasha Bowman, often referred to as The Workplace Doctor, talks about how remote workers are missing out on promotions and raises due to proximity bias brought on by the pandemic.
Search continues for man who fell into Lake Michigan last night near Indiana Dunes
Crews are back out Tuesday in northwest Indiana looking for a man who fell through the Lake Michigan ice last night near the Indiana Dunes.
Crews are back out Tuesday in northwest Indiana looking for a man who fell through the Lake Michigan ice last night near the Indiana Dunes.
'The Batman' showcases Chicago's influence on Gotham
Director Matt Reeves talks about Chicago's influence on "The Batman."
Director Matt Reeves talks about Chicago's influence on "The Batman."
Four tips for becoming a more successful adult
Beth Gaskill of Big City Readers joins Good Day Chicago to dish out four helpful tips for those navigating adulthood.
Beth Gaskill of Big City Readers joins Good Day Chicago to dish out four helpful tips for those navigating adulthood.
Community rallies to feed 100 families a week after grocery store closes on the West Side
Rush University Medical Center has partnered with local business leaders to collect supplies for families impacted by the temporary closure of a neighborhood Save-A-lot on the West Side.
Rush University Medical Center has partnered with local business leaders to collect supplies for families impacted by the temporary closure of a neighborhood Save-A-lot on the West Side.
National Geographic Live hosts 'Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous' at Auditorium Theatre
Nizar Ibrahim, National Geographic explorer and paleontologist, previews "Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous" which will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Auditorium Theatre.
Nizar Ibrahim, National Geographic explorer and paleontologist, previews "Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous" which will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Auditorium Theatre.
Tax season is upon us: Here's what you need to know
Emma Kerr from US News and World Report breaks down what's different about filing your taxes this year and the importance of submitting them as soon as possible.
Emma Kerr from US News and World Report breaks down what's different about filing your taxes this year and the importance of submitting them as soon as possible.
Navy Pier rolls out winter festivity schedule for their Global Connection Series
Navy Pier is hosting a slew of events this winter as part of their Global Connection Series.
Navy Pier is hosting a slew of events this winter as part of their Global Connection Series.
After School Matters opens registration for children this spring
Melissa Mister, chief program officer with After School Matters, talks about their spring lineup and encourages children to enroll in the engaging, hands-on program.
Melissa Mister, chief program officer with After School Matters, talks about their spring lineup and encourages children to enroll in the engaging, hands-on program.