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.
Amazon Prime Day shoppers spend more than $26 billion during four day event
Amazon's popular annual sales event saw a significant year-over-year surge, with overall consumer spending eclipsing last year’s totals.
Amazon's popular annual sales event saw a significant year-over-year surge, with overall consumer spending eclipsing last year’s totals.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
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.
Illinois pauses gas tax hike. What that means for drivers | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois will not increase its gas tax on July 1 as previously scheduled. We speak to the Illinois Policy Institute and a former state lawmaker about what that means for drivers.
Illinois will not increase its gas tax on July 1 as previously scheduled. We speak to the Illinois Policy Institute and a former state lawmaker about what that means for drivers.
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.
Illinois passes bill targeting junk fees for Illinois residents | ChicagoLIVE
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker aims to reduce junk fees for consumers across the state. Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield), who sponsored the bill, joins ChicagoLIVE with the details.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker aims to reduce junk fees for consumers across the state. Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield), who sponsored the bill, joins ChicagoLIVE with the details.
How to support the America 250 giving campaign
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a new initiative called Giving 4th is aiming to encourage charitable donations and community support.
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a new initiative called Giving 4th is aiming to encourage charitable donations and community support.
Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Want $9,500? Move to Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin! | ChicagoLIVE
Fond du Lac is seeking to attract new residents as Wisconsin’s population declines, including financial incentives for relocation. Sadie Howell, president and CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, discusses the effort.
Fond du Lac is seeking to attract new residents as Wisconsin’s population declines, including financial incentives for relocation. Sadie Howell, president and CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, discusses the effort.
Survey shows gas-price pain rising even as economic confidence stabilizes
Rising gas prices are dealing a major hit to household budgets, with most Americans admitting that high gas prices are severely squeezing their finances, according to a new poll.
Rising gas prices are dealing a major hit to household budgets, with most Americans admitting that high gas prices are severely squeezing their finances, according to a new poll.
Why President Trump canceled the signing of the bipartisan housing bill
President Donald Trump has canceled the signing of a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. Trump wants Congress to first pass the Save America Act before signing the housing legislation into law.
President Donald Trump has canceled the signing of a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. Trump wants Congress to first pass the Save America Act before signing the housing legislation into law.
Digital Asset Tax drawing criticism | The Chicago Report
State Rep. John Cabello just introduced a bill to repeal the Digital Asset Tax. It comes as crypto industry leaders are criticizing the 0.2% tax that will be imposed on all digital transactions in Illinois next year.
State Rep. John Cabello just introduced a bill to repeal the Digital Asset Tax. It comes as crypto industry leaders are criticizing the 0.2% tax that will be imposed on all digital transactions in Illinois next year.
Former Birth Center of Chicago employee says she's still awaiting wages months after closure
More than two months after the Birth Center of Chicago abruptly closed its doors, at least one former employee says she is still waiting to be paid.
More than two months after the Birth Center of Chicago abruptly closed its doors, at least one former employee says she is still waiting to be paid.
Former Birth Center of Chicago employee says she's still awaiting wages months after closure
More than two months after the Birth Center of Chicago abruptly closed its doors, at least one former employee says she is still waiting to be paid.
More than two months after the Birth Center of Chicago abruptly closed its doors, at least one former employee says she is still waiting to be paid.
Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report
A Trump-appointed official suggested to The New Yorker that if the United States were to take over Greenland, it could bring back the all-you-can-eat shrimp offer at Red Lobster.
A Trump-appointed official suggested to The New Yorker that if the United States were to take over Greenland, it could bring back the all-you-can-eat shrimp offer at Red Lobster.
New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
What to expect ahead of Amazon Prime Day as spending could reach $26 billion | ChicagoLIVE
With Amazon Prime Day approaching, new data from Adobe gives us a look at what shoppers can expect. Director of Adobe Digital Insights Vivek Pandya breaks down the trends and spending behind one of the biggest shopping events of the year.
With Amazon Prime Day approaching, new data from Adobe gives us a look at what shoppers can expect. Director of Adobe Digital Insights Vivek Pandya breaks down the trends and spending behind one of the biggest shopping events of the year.
These states have the most million-dollar 'starter homes'
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.
More than half U.S. states now have at least one city with million-dollar starter homes, according to a new study.