Columbia College and rock legend Eddie Vedder create song for Obama Presidential Center opening
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Columbia College and Eddie Vedder teamed up to create a special song for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Columbia College Adjunct Professor Andre “add-2” Daniels joined Good Day Chicago to share the details.

Trump cancels signing of housing affordability bill

President Donald Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he wouldn't sign the bipartisan legislation until the SAVE America Act was passed.

The mystery behind Chicago City Hall's missing painting
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A painting that hung in an aide’s office during the Lori Lightfoot administration disappeared in 2023. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Robert Herguth joins Good Day Chicago to break down the mystery.

How a Chicago gun violence reduction department would work
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Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson discusses a proposal to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction, efforts to address the causes of violence and questions about accountability, investment and public safety in Chicago neighborhoods.

Trump dismisses Senate rebuke on Iran, says talks will deliver results
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President Trump brushed off a Senate war powers resolution on Iran as symbolic, defended his diplomatic strategy and said negotiations with Tehran will produce significant gains despite growing concerns in Congress.

Illinois special session possible, but lawmakers say Bears must provide specifics first

Illinois lawmakers say a special legislative session to address the Chicago Bears' stadium plans remains possible, but only if the team can present a detailed proposal and demonstrate enough support to pass it.

Chicago sues Airbnb, host over alleged illegal rentals

Chicago is taking Airbnb to court over alleged illegal short-term rentals. Here's what city leaders say.

Chicago declares June 25 as 'Horace Grant Day' in honor of Bulls legend
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June 25 is officially "Horace Grant Day" in Chicago. Former Chicago Bulls player Horace Grant joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the special recognition.

Iran reportedly agrees to nuclear inspectors, but major hurdles remain
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The U.S. and Iran report progress in ongoing negotiations, including a deal on nuclear inspections, but key disagreements remain as the Pentagon seeks billions more to cover the cost of the conflict.

Breaking down the Trump administration cuts to Education Department oversight
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The Trump Administration shifted special education and civil rights oversight enforcement from the Department of Education to two different agencies. Chalkbeat national editor Erica Meltzer breaks down the situation.

Chicago leaders call for new gun violence reduction department after deadly weekend

After a weekend that left at least six people dead and 33 others injured in shootings across Chicago, faith leaders, community activists and city officials are renewing calls for a permanent city department dedicated to reducing gun violence.

US-Iran talks continue as nuclear dispute threatens path to peace deal
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US and Iranian negotiators report progress toward a potential agreement, but major disagreements over Iran's nuclear program and regional conflicts continue to complicate the talks.

U.S.-Iran negotiations stall after Trump's threat
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 Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have stalled after President Trump threatened military action against Iran.  Max Gorden is in Dubai with the latest on efforts to end this war. 

Trump calls out Chicago after violent weekend
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President Trump is calling out gun violence in Chicago writing on Truth Social -- 22 people shot, at least 4 dead. 

Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool

Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.

Peace deal on shaky ground as Israel attacks Lebanon
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Just days after the announced ceasefire, Iran says it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz. They say it's in response to Isreali attacks on Lebanon, but the White House says the strait is in fact open for business. The vice president now on his way to Switzerland for those peace talks that were supposed to kick off yesterday.  Fox's Alex Hogan has more from Tel Aviv.