Chicago weather: First heat wave of the year next week

A cool-down arrives Friday, but don't get used to it. Chicagoland's first true heat wave of the year is expected to begin Monday.

Chicago teens tell City Council lack of youth spaces fuels teen takeovers

Chicago teenagers urged City Council to invest in more free, safe, and welcoming spaces where young people can gather, arguing that a lack of youth-focused options contributes to teen takeovers.

Prostitution bust next to Chicago alderman's office
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 This time, it's in Brighton Park, and right next door, to the alderwoman's office.  Joanie Lum is live on Archer Avenue.

DNA Project helps identify pregnant Jane Doe from 1975
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Investigative genetic genealogist tells how DNA Dow project worked to identify pregnant jane doe from decades ago

NASA astrophysicist to talk all things space at Alder Planetarium
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A NASA astrophysicist will visit the Adler Planetarium Wednesday night to answer questions about space. Dr. Laura Trouille, the planetarium’s vice president of scientific engagement, shares what visitors can expect.

Son of Dell founder launches power company in Chicagoland | ChicagoLIVE
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Base Power is a new power company launched by the son of the founder of Dell Technologies. President and CEO Zach Dell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the new company.

Severe weather barrels toward Chicago area
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Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down a line of storms that are bearing down on the Chicago area.

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.

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.

Severe weather risk raised for most of Chicagoland Wednesday

Strong storms, damaging winds and heavy rain are possible across the Chicago area Wednesday, and tornadoes can't be ruled out.

Route 66 is turning 100 and Lou Mitchell’s remains its first stop
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Route 66 turns 100 this November, and Lou Mitchell's is known as the first stop on the historic road. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce shows what makes the restaurant so special.