Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains

A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.

Chicago weather: Comfortable temps give way to next week's heat wave

After a pleasant end to the week with a few rain chances, Chicago is headed for its hottest stretch of the year with temperatures approaching 100 degrees next week.

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.

ISU students chosen from more than 1M to serve as FIFA World Cup volunteers
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Two Illinois State University students were selected for the opportunity of a lifetime: volunteering at the FIFA World Cup. Ethan Fineman and Sophia Skoubis discuss their experiences and takeaways from the big event.

PAWS Chicago 'Giving Day' aims to support shelter animals
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Ashley Podjasek and dog "Harrington" of PAWS Chicago join Good Day Chicago to discuss the organization’s Giving Day fundraiser supporting shelter animals in need.

Is there more behind Chicago's parking meter deal?
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Block Club Chicago’s Jon Hansen joins Good Day Chicago to discuss details surrounding the controversial parking meter deal and why Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has not been sharing related information.

New permit sparks buzz over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding | TMZ
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New street closure permits near Madison Square Garden in New York are fueling buzz around the potential wedding celebration for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. TMZ’s Michael Babcock has the latest.

World’s first-ever Dairy Queen in Joliet gets major makeover
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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.

Chicago youth call for more safe spaces to gather across the city amid teen takeover backlash
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Teens are calling for more safe spaces to gather across the city, as “teen takeovers” continue to raise concern among Chicago residents. Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss possible solutions.

Chicagoland storm aftermath: Tornado, flooding, power outages and damage

From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.

Homicides up 8% in Chicago despite overall drop in crime
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Chicago is seeing a decline in overall crime, but homicides are up 8% compared to last year. Roseanna Ander, founding executive director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab, joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss the latest trends.

Missing teen who died in Lake Michigan at NW Indiana beach identified

A 13-year-old who died this week after going missing in Lake Michigan at Washington Park Beach in Michigan City has been identified.

Chicago man charged in shooting, armed robbery of man on NW Side

A man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a violent armed robbery Monday in Chicago's Schorsch Village neighborhood.

Potential decision day for U.S Supreme Court cases
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Thursday could bring decisions in many highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court cases, including birthright citizenship. Professor Stephen Caliendo joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss what to watch for.

Victim in 1975 homicide case identified as Chicago-area resident
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A teen found dead in the Mississippi River in 1975 has been identified as a Waukegan resident. Matthew Waterfield, a member of the DNA Doe Project, joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss how the decades old mystery was solved.

Atlanta's Big Tigger denies abuse allegations, wife granted TPO

Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.

See the damage storms left behind across Chicagoland
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From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.