JD Vance Milwaukee visit: VP touts fraud work, Dems critical

Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday.

FIFA boss faces calls for investigation over Trump contact in red card reversal

European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.

WNBA announces select 2026 All-Star events to be held at Obama Center

The WNBA will be the first professional sports league to host an event in the Obama Presidential Center when the league brings its All-Star Weekend to Chicago later this month.

Brandon Johnson taps new leader of Chicago Dept. of Public Health

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Dr. Garth Walker as the next commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Breaking down U.S.-Iran tensions, ceasefire fallout and Trump's foreign policy
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North Central College political science professor William Muck breaks down the latest developments in U.S.-Iran relations, the future of negotiations, President Trump's criticism of NATO and his renewed comments about Greenland.

New Illinois law expands camera use in long-term facilities
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Safety has been a concern in places like group homes and now Illinois is taking another step toward giving families of those living there peace of mind. Gov. Pritzker just signed a law expanding the optional use of cameras inside them. State Sen. Graciela Guzman joins us. 

Northerly Island would be named after Pope Leo XIV under new proposal

Northerly Island, the former site of Meigs Field that has become a popular lakefront destination for concerts and outdoor events, could soon receive a new name.

Proposal would rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV
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A Chicago alderman wants to rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope and a Chicago native.

Race for Chicago mayor just got bigger
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A Chicago cardiologist and former nurse has announced she is running to become the city's next mayor.

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.

DOGE's official July 4 expiration date leaves a lasting legacy

Although the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reached its official July 4 expiration date after shutting down late last year, its impact continues to shape the federal government.

Trump pardons 11, including defendants convicted of Clean Air Act violations

President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including former Jack Abramoff business partner Adam Kidan and nine individuals convicted in cases involving violations of the Clean Air Act.

Ald. Raymond Lopez on creating safe spaces for Chicago's youth
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Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss solutions to teen takeovers and how to create safe spaces for Chicago's youth.

Chicago must replace all of its lead pipes, an estimated $12B project | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the nation, and a federal mandate now requires all of them to be replaced. Chakena Sims of the National Resources Defense Council joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the project.

Illinois launches new Department of Early Childhood
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Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that took effect July 1 creating a new Illinois Department of Early Childhood. Illinois previously had three agencies handling early childhood services, which are now combined into one department.

Peace talks continue with Iran as President Trump considered resuming strikes
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Talks aimed at ending the war in Iran continue, even as President Trump considered resuming military strikes. FOX News reporter Doug Luzader joins Chicago's Morning News to discuss the latest developments.