New fruit orchards coming to Chicago's West Side will provide food, help prevent flooding
The Garfield Park Community Orchards project is converting 10 vacant lots into community gardens designed to promote food access and less flooding. Project leaders join Good Day Chicago to discuss its impact on West Side residents.
The Garfield Park Community Orchards project is converting 10 vacant lots into community gardens designed to promote food access and less flooding. Project leaders join Good Day Chicago to discuss its impact on West Side residents.
'An amazing, unforgettable experience': Team Illinois excels at Special Olympics USA Games
Team Illinois returned home from the Special Olympics USA Games with plenty of medals to celebrate. Team members join Good Day Chicago to talk about their achievements and their experience at the Games.
Team Illinois returned home from the Special Olympics USA Games with plenty of medals to celebrate. Team members join Good Day Chicago to talk about their achievements and their experience at the Games.
The Taste of Chicago is still days away, but road closures start this week
Road closures for next week's Taste of Chicago begin this week. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce breaks down what to expect.
Road closures for next week's Taste of Chicago begin this week. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce breaks down what to expect.
Eyes to the skies, the Strawberry Moon peaks tonight!
Monday night marks the first full moon of the summer over the Chicago-area. Hunter Miller, public observing educator at the Adler Planetarium, explains why it's called the "Strawberry Moon."
Monday night marks the first full moon of the summer over the Chicago-area. Hunter Miller, public observing educator at the Adler Planetarium, explains why it's called the "Strawberry Moon."
Chicago budget task force proposes new taxes, fees
Chicago is facing a $1.15 billion budget deficit, and Mayor Brandon Johnson's new task force has proposed a plan to address it. Task force members join Good Day Chicago to discuss the group's goals and explain how the proposed taxes and fees are intended to help close the gap.
Chicago is facing a $1.15 billion budget deficit, and Mayor Brandon Johnson's new task force has proposed a plan to address it. Task force members join Good Day Chicago to discuss the group's goals and explain how the proposed taxes and fees are intended to help close the gap.
Strait of Hormuz reopens, but relief at the pump may take time
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, but Chicago gas prices are still above the national average. GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, joins Good Day Chicago to explain why.
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, but Chicago gas prices are still above the national average. GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, joins Good Day Chicago to explain why.
Breaking down the Trump administration cuts to Education Department oversight
The Trump Administration shifted special education and civil rights oversight enforcement from the Department of Education to two different agencies. Chalkbeat national editor Erica Meltzer breaks down the situation.
The Trump Administration shifted special education and civil rights oversight enforcement from the Department of Education to two different agencies. Chalkbeat national editor Erica Meltzer breaks down the situation.
Chicago ordinance targets airbag theft after over 2,000 stolen this year
Has your airbag been stolen or sold on the black market? Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) joins Good Day Chicago to explain an ordinance that aims to prevent that from happening.
Has your airbag been stolen or sold on the black market? Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) joins Good Day Chicago to explain an ordinance that aims to prevent that from happening.
Popular Chicago skate park cleaned up to provide space for kids
Chicago skateboarders joined together this weekend to help clean up the popular Logan Square Skate Park.
Chicago skateboarders joined together this weekend to help clean up the popular Logan Square Skate Park.
Obama Presidential Center: Rep. La Shawn K. Ford thinks it is a 'way to uplift all of Chicago'
With the Obama Presidential Center grand opening underway, we hear from Rep. La Shawn K. Ford on what this means for Chicago.
With the Obama Presidential Center grand opening underway, we hear from Rep. La Shawn K. Ford on what this means for Chicago.
US Supreme Court: Case rulings to be decided soon, birthright citizenship the most anticipated
The Supreme Court is expected to hand down decisions on a long list of outstanding items. North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo explains what could happen next.
The Supreme Court is expected to hand down decisions on a long list of outstanding items. North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo explains what could happen next.
'It means the world': Congresswomen reflect on Obama Presidential Center grand opening
The guest list for the Obama President Center's grand opening ceremony is stacked. Among those are Rep. Robin Kelly and Rep. Terri Sewell who speak with Fox Chicago's Anita Blanton on their history with the Obamas.
The guest list for the Obama President Center's grand opening ceremony is stacked. Among those are Rep. Robin Kelly and Rep. Terri Sewell who speak with Fox Chicago's Anita Blanton on their history with the Obamas.
White House history expert says Obama Presidential Center will 'spur on next generation'
The Obama Presidential Center grand opening is underway. White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin shares his thoughts on how the center will impact Obama's legacy.
The Obama Presidential Center grand opening is underway. White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin shares his thoughts on how the center will impact Obama's legacy.
'Fresh Prince' star Karyn Parsons talks writing process of her new book 'Blue Beach'
Author and actress Karyn Parsons discusses the inspiration and message behind her newest work for young readers.
Author and actress Karyn Parsons discusses the inspiration and message behind her newest work for young readers.
Centuries-old 'witness tree' near Abraham Lincoln's home destroyed by storms
Last week's storms toppled the last remaining witness tree planted outside Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home. Lincoln Home National Historic Site superintendent Chris Collins talks losing a living piece of American history.
Last week's storms toppled the last remaining witness tree planted outside Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home. Lincoln Home National Historic Site superintendent Chris Collins talks losing a living piece of American history.
G7 leaders back Trump's plan to end US-Iran war
Leaders at the G7 have spent significant time discussing a way forward with Iran and have backed President Trump's peace deal. University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down what's happened at the summit so far.
Leaders at the G7 have spent significant time discussing a way forward with Iran and have backed President Trump's peace deal. University of Chicago professor Paul Poast breaks down what's happened at the summit so far.
Getting scam texts about storm damage? Here's how to avoid them
The Better Business Bureau is telling homeowners to beware of scams this summer. Steve Bernas explains why.
The Better Business Bureau is telling homeowners to beware of scams this summer. Steve Bernas explains why.
Chicago doctor warns record increase in Congo Ebola cases is 'a significant concern'
Health officials are racing to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a record daily spike in cases. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's Dr. Mercedes Carnethon explains causes and repercussions of the outbreak.
Health officials are racing to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a record daily spike in cases. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's Dr. Mercedes Carnethon explains causes and repercussions of the outbreak.
'Brings together community, culture and commerce': Moor's Brewing Co. holds Emancipation Ball
Chicago brewery Moor's Brewing Co. is celebrating its 5th anniversary at this year's Emancipation Ball. Co-founder Jamhal Johnson previews the big event.
Chicago brewery Moor's Brewing Co. is celebrating its 5th anniversary at this year's Emancipation Ball. Co-founder Jamhal Johnson previews the big event.
FBI reveals alleged plot that targeted last weekend's UFC Freedom 250 event
The FBI says it disrupted an alleged plot targeting last weekend's Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C. Former secret service agent Michael Verden weighs in on the situation.
The FBI says it disrupted an alleged plot targeting last weekend's Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C. Former secret service agent Michael Verden weighs in on the situation.