New book deals with funeral planning in a practical way
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Does the idea of planning your own funeral sound scary? Author Kathy Benjamin says it doesn't have to be. Her new book deals with death in a light, humorous and practical way.

'MasterChef: Legends' finalist from Western Springs
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A Western Springs-born chef is heading to the finals of MasterChef: Legends. She's one of an all-female finalist group, which is the first time this has happened in the shows history. Kelsey Murphy joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.

Pilsen altar honors neighbors who have died
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Isabel Hernandez is known for her garden and holiday displays by her neighbors in Pilsen. She's creating an altar and asking people to submit photos of residents who have died.

Jay Leno returns with "You Bet Your Life" on FOX 32
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There's a new twist to the all-time classic TV show "You Bet Your Life". Host Jay Leno says this isn't our grandparent's version and his most important rule - no politics allowed! Jay is teaming up with long-time "Tonight Show" sidekick Kevin Eubanks and FOX 32 is home to the show, which kicks off on Monday.

Dr. Oz: Who should get COVID-19 vaccine boosters and when?
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In the last year and a half, what we know about COVID-19 has changed rapidly and man doctors now say the virus is here to stay. Dr. Oz joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to sue Chicago gangs
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to hold the gangs accountable by allowing the city to sue the very people who are pulling the trigger.

Shooting reported at Wingstop in Melrose Park
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Police spent hours looking for evidence after a reported shooting at a Wingstop in Melrose Park. An employee told FOX 32 Chicago they heard 20 gunshots, and the windows of the front of the restaurant were shattered. Nate Rodgers reports.

Shocking new details about Chicago mom who allegedly killed her 12-year-old son over missing SD card
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Video allegedly shows the mom threatening her 12-year-old son with a gun because she wanted her SD card. Prosecutors say she shot him once, answered the phone, asked for the SD card again, and shot him again.

Aurora police looking for driver of this truck in deadly hit and run crash
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The truck that hit and killed Michael Brooks may have been a two-toned pickup with a Mexican flag wrapped on the front hood and another Mexican flag on the back tailgate.

Protecting ourselves from COVID-19 variants
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Currently, 63 percent of Illinois residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now, some experts are saying residents should be getting booster shots. Dr. Arielle Levitan weighs in.

Fire on roof of South Loop building
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This video was taken by FOX 32 Chicago Traffic Reporter Bryesha Adams.

Boil order issued in Plainfield over E. Coli concerns
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An urgent alert in suburban Plainfield: E. coli was found in the water supply. The entire town is now under a boil order.

Fights breaking out at Illinois high school in suburban Olympia Fields
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Video inside the lunchroom earlier this week at the school campus in suburban Olympia Fields shows students waiting to board buses to head home. One hall monitor was hurt trying to break up a fight.

Man's body pulled from Des Plaines River in Joliet
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The body of a man was pulled from the Des Plaines River Friday morning in southwest suburban Joliet.