Father dies trying to rescue child who had already escaped MD fire, police say

Father dies trying to rescue child who had already escaped MD fire, police say

A Maryland father died Sunday night after running into his burning St. Mary's County home to rescue his 10-year-old son—unaware that the child had already escaped the fireworks-sparked blaze.

A Maryland father died Sunday night after running into his burning St. Mary's County home to rescue his 10-year-old son—unaware that the child had already escaped the fireworks-sparked blaze.

Chicago's Windy City Smokeout returns with expanded five-day schedule
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Chicago's Windy City Smokeout returns with expanded five-day schedule

The Windy City Smokeout is back for its biggest year yet, expanding to five days for the first time. Co-founder and partner Ed Warm joins Good Day Chicago with a preview of this year's festivities.

The Windy City Smokeout is back for its biggest year yet, expanding to five days for the first time. Co-founder and partner Ed Warm joins Good Day Chicago with a preview of this year's festivities.

What Chicago families can expect from a newly elected school board
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What Chicago families can expect from a newly elected school board

Chicago is getting its first-ever fully elected school board in January 2027. Bridget Lee, founding executive director of the Academy for Local Leadership Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what it will mean for Chicago families and students.

Chicago is getting its first-ever fully elected school board in January 2027. Bridget Lee, founding executive director of the Academy for Local Leadership Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what it will mean for Chicago families and students.

Why experts are pushing to ban "gas station heroin"
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Why experts are pushing to ban "gas station heroin"

The DEA plans to temporarily ban 7-OH, a synthetic kratom-derived compound often referred to as "gas station heroin." Dr. Nzinga Harrison, chief medical officer and co-founder of Eleanor Health, discusses the risks associated with these products.

The DEA plans to temporarily ban 7-OH, a synthetic kratom-derived compound often referred to as "gas station heroin." Dr. Nzinga Harrison, chief medical officer and co-founder of Eleanor Health, discusses the risks associated with these products.

Pritzker signs Illinois AI accountability bill
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Pritzker signs Illinois AI accountability bill

Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois' AI accountability bill, legislation aimed at protecting residents as artificial intelligence continues to evolve.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois' AI accountability bill, legislation aimed at protecting residents as artificial intelligence continues to evolve.

10-year-old Chicago boy killed in Gary shooting over Fourth of July weekend
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10-year-old Chicago boy killed in Gary shooting over Fourth of July weekend

Montana Weathers, 10, was killed in an early Sunday morning shooting in Gary, Indiana. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis reports on the latest developments in the investigation.

Montana Weathers, 10, was killed in an early Sunday morning shooting in Gary, Indiana. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis reports on the latest developments in the investigation.

FIFA World Cup: Can the U.S. beat Belgium tonight?
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FIFA World Cup: Can the U.S. beat Belgium tonight?

The U.S. takes on Belgium Monday night in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. FOX Sports' Tyler Terens joins Chicago's Morning News to break down the matchup and what the U.S. needs to do to advance.

The U.S. takes on Belgium Monday night in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. FOX Sports' Tyler Terens joins Chicago's Morning News to break down the matchup and what the U.S. needs to do to advance.

ComEd faces repeated outages, storm damage amid severe summer weather
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ComEd faces repeated outages, storm damage amid severe summer weather

It has been a busy summer for ComEd as June and July storms have caused widespread outages and damage. ComEd Senior Manager of Communications John Schoen breaks down the company's response.

It has been a busy summer for ComEd as June and July storms have caused widespread outages and damage. ComEd Senior Manager of Communications John Schoen breaks down the company's response.

Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley arrested on domestic battery charge

Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley arrested on domestic battery charge

Former NFL player and current sports analyst Marcellus Wiley was arrested at a hotel for a domestic violence charge against his wife. 

Former NFL player and current sports analyst Marcellus Wiley was arrested at a hotel for a domestic violence charge against his wife. 

Paul Pelosi investigated in hit-and-run crash in Yountville

Paul Pelosi investigated in hit-and-run crash in Yountville

Paul Pelosi, 86, the husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is under investigation for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Yountville, according to the Napa County sheriff's office.

Paul Pelosi, 86, the husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is under investigation for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Yountville, according to the Napa County sheriff's office.

10-year-old killed in Gary, holiday violence and Wisconsin memorial | 8 a.m. update
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10-year-old killed in Gary, holiday violence and Wisconsin memorial | 8 a.m. update

Start your morning with the latest headlines: a 10-year-old boy killed in Gary, Fourth of July weekend violence across the Chicago area and a memorial honoring the children killed in Wisconsin.

Start your morning with the latest headlines: a 10-year-old boy killed in Gary, Fourth of July weekend violence across the Chicago area and a memorial honoring the children killed in Wisconsin.

Chicago boy, 10, killed in Gary shooting identified

Chicago boy, 10, killed in Gary shooting identified

A 10-year-old Chicago boy killed in a shooting while visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend has been identified.

A 10-year-old Chicago boy killed in a shooting while visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend has been identified.

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson's weeklong preliminary hearing underway

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson's weeklong preliminary hearing underway

A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk got underway Monday in a Utah courtroom where prosecutors will present the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson.

A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk got underway Monday in a Utah courtroom where prosecutors will present the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson.

Cook County opioid overdose deaths down for third-straight year | ChicagoLIVE
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Cook County opioid overdose deaths down for third-straight year | ChicagoLIVE

Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County continue to decline for the third straight year, according to a new report. We hear from Dr. Rachel Rubin, of the Cook County Department of Public Health, to learn more about what's driving the trend.

Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County continue to decline for the third straight year, according to a new report. We hear from Dr. Rachel Rubin, of the Cook County Department of Public Health, to learn more about what's driving the trend.

Massive fire breaks out on Chicago's Near South Side
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Massive fire breaks out on Chicago's Near South Side

The Chicago Fire Department spent hours trying to put out a massive fire on the city's South Side overnight. The fire was so intense that neighbors had to evacuate their homes.

The Chicago Fire Department spent hours trying to put out a massive fire on the city's South Side overnight. The fire was so intense that neighbors had to evacuate their homes.