Habitat for Humanity expands to Chicago's West Side
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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.

'Open Air Chicago' launches neighborhood air quality monitoring network
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Chicago is using new technology to measure air quality by neighborhood. Oscar Sanchez, co-executive director of the Southeast Environmental Task Force, joins Good Day Chicago to explain how the air monitoring network works and what it could mean for residents.

Volunteers help with storm clean up in NW Indiana
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The community is working together to clean up Merrillville, Indiana after this week's storms. Fox Chicago's Se Kwon reports live from the damage.

Person jumps from fifth floor of Edgewater high-rise after early morning fire
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The Chicago Fire Department responded to a high-rise fire in Edgewater early Friday morning. One person jumped from a fifth-floor window and is expected to recover.

John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case

John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.

More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion

Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states. 

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.

Chicago boat crash in Lake Michigan leaves 1 dead, 4 critically injured

A woman died and four other people were critically injured after two boats collided on Lake Michigan, sending multiple victims to area hospitals and prompting a large emergency response overnight.

Chicago weather: Cool finish to the week before dangerous heat arrives

After two more mild days, Chicago is bracing for a major heat wave that could bring temperatures in the mid-90s and triple-digit heat indices for much of next week.

Former Gary intern sues ex-police commander, city
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 A federal lawsuit targeting the city of Gary and a former police commander with some serious allegations.  Our Joanie Lum is digging deeper into those allegations.

Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home

Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.

USDA issues health alert for boneless chicken breast product sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer stores

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. 

Lionel Richie falls ill mid-show, cuts St. Paul concert short on tour's opening night

Lionel Richie cut his performance short Thursday night after falling ill on stage during the opening stop of his latest tour with Earth, Wind and Fire at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul.