Hair company seeks support amid closure concerns | ChicagoLIVE
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Afro Unicorn, a hair care company with products sold throughout the Chicago-area, is seeking support to help avoid closure. Founder and CEO April Showers joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss how viewers can help support the business.

Video shows damaged Tesla in alleged Paul Pelosi hit-and-run

Newly released video shows the damage to a parked Tesla following an alleged hit-and-run crash involving Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Yountville.

Lake Geneva boat accident, 3 kids drowned after vessel capsized

After three children died in a boat accident on Geneva Lake, investigators have released new details about the victims and what happened on the water.

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic students head to music residency in Italy | ChicagoLIVE
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Three Chicago Jazz Philharmonic students are traveling to Italy for a music residency. Founder and Artistic Director Orbert Davis explains what the opportunity means as the students represent Chicago and the U.S. on the international stage.

Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: These foods have been linked to past outbreaks

A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues across the United States, with Illinois reporting multiple cases of the parasitic illness this summer.

CTA and Pretty Cool Ice Cream launch 'L'-inspired ice cream pops | ChicagoLIVE
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Logan Square’s Pretty Cool Ice Cream is partnering with the CTA to create four custom ice cream pops inspired by train lines, each with its own signature flavor. Owner Dana Cree joins ChicagoLIVE to talk all about it.

California moves toward replacing "sell by" food labels | ChicagoLIVE
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California could soon replace “sell by” dates on food across the state in an effort to reduce food waste. Californians Against Waste’s Nick Lapis explains what the change could mean for residents and visitors.

Illinois Medicaid residents struggle to access dental care | ChicagoLIVE
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With more dentists retiring and fewer dental care providers accepting Medicaid, Illinois residents are finding it difficult to access dental care. Meg Reutter from the Illinois Oral Health Coalition joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss ongoing efforts to address the issue.

Pritzker makes Illinois third state to regulate AI
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new AI protections bill today, which could be among the strongest AI safety laws in the country when it takes effect in 2028. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus explains the details.

Lake County Sheriff’s K9 helps stop burglary | ChicagoLIVE
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Lake County Sheriff’s K-9 Simba, helped catch a suspect in a burglary late Sunday night. Chief Christopher Covelli joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss how it unfolded.

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.

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