How Chicago's Pullman neighborhood helped build America
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Chicago's Pullman neighborhood is reflecting on its outsized role in shaping American rail travel, labor history and urban development while preparing for a major restoration and revival.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Chicago's Pullman neighborhood is reflecting on its outsized role in shaping American rail travel, labor history and urban development while preparing for a major restoration and revival.
New Illinois and Indiana laws take effect today
July 1st brings new laws to Illinois and Indiana, including changes to the age limit for Illinois drivers and a cellphone ban in Indiana. FOX Chicago’s Brian Jackson breaks it all down.
July 1st brings new laws to Illinois and Indiana, including changes to the age limit for Illinois drivers and a cellphone ban in Indiana. FOX Chicago’s Brian Jackson breaks it all down.
Chicago man sentenced for stabbing woman 11 times in Naperville
A Chicago man has learned his fate after stabbing a woman he was dating nearly a dozen times.
A Chicago man has learned his fate after stabbing a woman he was dating nearly a dozen times.
New Right to Repair Act would make it easier for consumers to fix their own cars, tech
New legislation would make it easier for consumers to access the parts needed to repair their own technology and vehicles. CNET Principal Writer Katie Collins joins Good Day Chicago to discuss how the change could benefit consumers.
New legislation would make it easier for consumers to access the parts needed to repair their own technology and vehicles. CNET Principal Writer Katie Collins joins Good Day Chicago to discuss how the change could benefit consumers.
'Explosive' diarrhea parasite hits Illinois as CDC searches for source
Illinois is reporting cases of a parasitic illness this summer that causes "explosive" diarrhea and can last for over a month.
Illinois is reporting cases of a parasitic illness this summer that causes "explosive" diarrhea and can last for over a month.
McHenry unveils new riverwalk mural: 'Hard to express how beautiful this is'
McHenry is celebrating America 250 with the unveiling of a new mural along their Riverwalk. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live from the opening.
McHenry is celebrating America 250 with the unveiling of a new mural along their Riverwalk. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live from the opening.
How ComEd is tackling power losses during the extreme heat
Extreme heat puts added stress on the Chicago-area power grid. ComEd spokesperson Tom Dominguez joins Chicago's Morning News to discuss outage prevention efforts.
Extreme heat puts added stress on the Chicago-area power grid. ComEd spokesperson Tom Dominguez joins Chicago's Morning News to discuss outage prevention efforts.
Your guide to exploring Illinois for America 250
As America 250 is only a few days away, the Illinois America 250 initiative is encouraging residents to explore the state's history. Gabrielle H. Lyon, chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission, joins Good Day Chicago to show how you can discover more of Illinois.
As America 250 is only a few days away, the Illinois America 250 initiative is encouraging residents to explore the state's history. Gabrielle H. Lyon, chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission, joins Good Day Chicago to show how you can discover more of Illinois.
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
New York woman accused of sending $30K in crypto to Palestinian terrorist group
A New York woman has been charged with attempting to support the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
A New York woman has been charged with attempting to support the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Tensions rise in Milwaukee over ICE arrests: 'Terrorizing people in our community'
Tensions are rising in Milwaukee as ICE arrests continue despite the city's resolution. FOX Milwaukee's Andrew Amouzoo explains the latest developments.
Tensions are rising in Milwaukee as ICE arrests continue despite the city's resolution. FOX Milwaukee's Andrew Amouzoo explains the latest developments.
The U.S. takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight in the FIFA World Cup
The U.S. faces Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. FOX Sports FIFA World Cup announcer Tyler Terens joins Chicago's Morning News to preview the matchup.
The U.S. faces Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. FOX Sports FIFA World Cup announcer Tyler Terens joins Chicago's Morning News to preview the matchup.
New Illinois laws in effect July 1, 2026
Several new laws are set to take effect in Illinois beginning July 1, marking the start of the state's new fiscal year.
Several new laws are set to take effect in Illinois beginning July 1, marking the start of the state's new fiscal year.
Park Forest residents say they're without AC as dangerous heat grips Chicagoland
Park Forest tenants say they're struggling to stay cool without AC during this week's extreme heat, while also dealing with plumbing and other maintenance issues.
Park Forest tenants say they're struggling to stay cool without AC during this week's extreme heat, while also dealing with plumbing and other maintenance issues.
'It's terrible': Suburban Chicago man says his apartment complex is without AC amid heat wave
Residents in Chicago's south suburbs say they are living without air conditioning as dangerous heat grips the Chicago area this week.
Residents in Chicago's south suburbs say they are living without air conditioning as dangerous heat grips the Chicago area this week.
Trump reacts to Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling
After the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship through an executive order, Trump called on Congress to pursue legislative action, though legal experts say changing the policy could require a constitutional amendment.
After the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump cannot end birthright citizenship through an executive order, Trump called on Congress to pursue legislative action, though legal experts say changing the policy could require a constitutional amendment.
Chicago police seek 2 people in deadly South Side shooting
Chicago police are looking to identify two people in connection with a double fatal shooting from March.
Chicago police are looking to identify two people in connection with a double fatal shooting from March.
Chicago man charged 5 months after Kiara Jenkins shot, killed in Woodlawn
Chicago police say they arrested a suspect in the January killing of 36-year-old Kiara Jenkins.
Chicago police say they arrested a suspect in the January killing of 36-year-old Kiara Jenkins.
Chicago crime: Man killed in River North shooting
Chicago police are investigating a deadly River North shooting that happened overnight.
Chicago police are investigating a deadly River North shooting that happened overnight.
Chicago crime overnight: River North, Roseland shootings leave 2 dead; 3 wounded, man stabbed
Chicago police are investigating a deadly River North shooting and other overnight violence. Here's what we know.
Chicago police are investigating a deadly River North shooting and other overnight violence. Here's what we know.