Chicago cathedral holds special mass service for Pope Francis
A special mass service was held in Chicago in honor of the late Pope Francis on Wednesday morning, just two days after the pontiff died at the age of 88.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois won't seek re-election in 2026
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Chicago fire captain dies battling West Side blaze
A Chicago fire captain died battling a blaze inside a garage Wednesday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
FULL VIDEO: Chicago firefighter dies after battling West Side blaze
A Chicago firefighter died battling a blaze inside a garage Wednesday morning in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
Dick Durbin, Illinois' longest serving U.S. senator, won’t seek re-election in 2026
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Riot Fest 2025 lineup: Blink-182, Weezer and Green Day among headliners
The Riot Fest lineup is officially out and there are a lot of big names on the marquee.
Trip to Cook County Jewel-Osco turns into $3M lottery win for father and daughter
A father–daughter duo is planning a dream vacation after winning $3 million with a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased at a grocery store in west suburban Chicago.
Chicago priest, professor talks Pope Francis, his legacy and mourning
Fr. Patrick Gilger, a priest and professor of sociology at Loyola University Chicago, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the legacy of Pope Francis as Catholics around the world mourn his death.
Illinois college presidents sign letter decrying ‘unprecedented government overreach’
Several Illinois college presidents signed a letter calling out "unprecedented government overreach" by the Trump administration.
Chicago firefighter hospitalized after battling garage fire in Austin
A Chicago firefighter was critically injured battling a blaze Wednesday morning in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
Suburban Chicago apartment fire sends 4 to hospital, officials say
A fire at an apartment building in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates sent four people to the hospital on Tuesday.
Chicago cathedral holds special mass for Pope Francis
A special mass service was held in Chicago in honor of the late Pope Francis just two days after the pontiff died at the age of 88.
Robert Crimo III to be sentenced in Highland Park parade shooting
The sentencing hearing for Robert Crimo III, who pleaded guilty in the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, will begin today.
Chicago cathedral to hold special mass service for late Pope Francis
A special mass in honor of the late Pope Francis will be held at the Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on Wednesday morning.
Chicago firefighter critically hurt in West Side blaze
A Chicago firefighter was critically injured battling a blaze Wednesday morning in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.
Metra BNSF train hits pedestrian in Pilsen
A Metra BNSF train struck a pedestrian Wednesday morning in Pilsen, causing extensive delays in both directions.
Chicago weather: Morning storms may snarl commute
Morning storms may disrupt commutes across Chicagoland, but skies clear later with mild temps and a dry weekend ahead.
Car crashes into medical supply store in Woodstock
A car slammed into a Woodstock medical supply store Tuesday.
Life sentence expected for Highland Park parade shooter Wednesday
Nearly three years after the tragedy, Robert Crimo III will learn his sentence on Wednesday.
Hazel Crest's first woman mayor sworn in
History was made Tuesday night in Hazel Crest.