How to tell if you've been paying too much on your mortgage | ChicagoLIVE
The Wall Street Journal found that 87% of American mortgage borrowers likely overpaid for their home loans in 2025. Alex Gailey, principal data reporter at Bankrate, explains why so many borrowers paid more than needed.
The Wall Street Journal found that 87% of American mortgage borrowers likely overpaid for their home loans in 2025. Alex Gailey, principal data reporter at Bankrate, explains why so many borrowers paid more than needed.
American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
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Your latest news coming out of Chicagoland and beyond.
Your latest news coming out of Chicagoland and beyond.
Taste of Chicago prompts road closures downtown
Drivers near downtown Chicago will begin seeing street closures Monday morning as crews prepare for the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park next month.
Drivers near downtown Chicago will begin seeing street closures Monday morning as crews prepare for the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park next month.
Airbnb deploys anti-party technology ahead of July 4 weekend
Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
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.
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.
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.
Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Has Chicago become the place to visit? Tourism spending hits record $21.5B | ChicagoLIVE
Nearly 57 million people visited Chicago in 2025, helping generate a record $21.5 billion in tourism spending. Stephen Crano, senior manager at Choose Chicago, explains what's behind the surge.
Nearly 57 million people visited Chicago in 2025, helping generate a record $21.5 billion in tourism spending. Stephen Crano, senior manager at Choose Chicago, explains what's behind the surge.
Gov. Pritzker signs new bill allowing cocktails to-go starting July 1 | ChicagoLIVE
Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new bill allowing cocktails to-go starting July 1. State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (6th) joins ChicagoLive to discuss the legislation and what it means for consumers.
Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new bill allowing cocktails to-go starting July 1. State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (6th) joins ChicagoLive to discuss the legislation and what it means for consumers.
Habitat for Humanity expands to Chicago's West Side
Habitat for Humanity is now helping families in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Habitat for Humanity Chicago Executive Director Jennifer Parks joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the expansion.
Habitat for Humanity is now helping families in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Habitat for Humanity Chicago Executive Director Jennifer Parks joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the expansion.
30 things to do in Chicago this weekend
From the 55th annual Pride Parade to Ed Sheeran, there's something for everyone in Chicago this weekend.
From the 55th annual Pride Parade to Ed Sheeran, there's something for everyone in Chicago this weekend.
Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora is officially open | ChicagoLIVE
Greg Moore, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino & Hotel Aurora, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what makes the destination a must-visit for guests across all places.
Greg Moore, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino & Hotel Aurora, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what makes the destination a must-visit for guests across all places.
World’s first-ever Dairy Queen in Joliet gets major makeover
The very first Dairy Queen location in Joliet has undergone a major renovation. FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton takes viewers inside the historic site and showcases what it will soon offer the public.
The very first Dairy Queen location in Joliet has undergone a major renovation. FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton takes viewers inside the historic site and showcases what it will soon offer the public.
Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
TSA partners with Google Wallet for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID
The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.
The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.
Planning a July 4th getaway? Here are the top-ranked cities
A new WalletHub study ranks the best U.S. cities for celebrating the Fourth of July, evaluating the 100 largest cities based on factors including affordability, entertainment, safety, accessibility and holiday weather.
A new WalletHub study ranks the best U.S. cities for celebrating the Fourth of July, evaluating the 100 largest cities based on factors including affordability, entertainment, safety, accessibility and holiday weather.
Route 66 is turning 100 and Lou Mitchell’s remains its first stop
Route 66 turns 100 this November, and Lou Mitchell's is known as the first stop on the historic road. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce shows what makes the restaurant so special.
Route 66 turns 100 this November, and Lou Mitchell's is known as the first stop on the historic road. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce shows what makes the restaurant so special.
McDonald’s celebrates America 250 with its largest-ever fried apple pie in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
McDonald’s is celebrating America 250 with the return of its fried apple pies and the debut of its largest-ever pie in Joliet. McDonald’s owner-operator John Carnagio shares details with ChicagoLIVE.
McDonald’s is celebrating America 250 with the return of its fried apple pies and the debut of its largest-ever pie in Joliet. McDonald’s owner-operator John Carnagio shares details with ChicagoLIVE.