'Tie Tuesday' gives Chicago kids a reason to dress up — and stand tall
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It's more than just fashion for some Chicago kids -- the tie means something special to them. Photojournalist Jonathan Young introduces us to 'Tie Tuesday.'

VIDEO: Sheridan Gorman's mother delivers emotional testimony on Capitol Hill

The mother of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman delivered an emotional plea to lawmakers Tuesday, urging Congress to reconsider sanctuary polices and immigration enforcement.

Chicago heat wave draws large crowds to beaches as temperatures soar
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Cooling centers are open across the city of Chicago amid the dangerous heat wave this week, but many are finding relief at Chicago beaches. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.

Chicago's creative sector is the city's third-largest industry, generating $50B | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago is known for its vibrant arts scene, and it has now grown into the city’s third-largest industry. Sam Thousand of Art Alliance Illinois joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what this means for the city.

Two Chicago men charged with armed carjacking on NW Side

Two Chicago men are facing felony charges after police say they hijacked a man’s vehicle by gunpoint Sunday.

Chicago swelters under Extreme Heat Warning

Dangerous heat will continue across Chicago through Thursday before storms bring a chance for relief heading into the holiday weekend.

Despite the heat, Chicago teens are still getting involved in nature
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Teens in the After School Matters Design.Build.Grow.Eat. program are getting hands-on experience in gardening. Participants joined Good Day Chicago to discuss how the program helps build valuable skills.

Inside the $580M Woodlawn development that could transform the South Side
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A $580 million development in Woodlawn is one step closer to breaking ground. J. Byron Brazier, lead developer of Woodlawn Central, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the impact it could have on the South Side.

Chicago man charged with DUI in crash that killed 2 in Jackson Park

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed his passenger and another driver over the weekend in Jackson Park.

Bally's hires Lori Lightfoot's law firm amid Chicago legal dispute
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Bally's has retained former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's law firm as the casino prepares for a possible court fight with the city, with FOX 32's Gabriella Premus explaining what's at stake.

Chicago crime overnight: Man killed, 3 shot, woman stabbed in separate incidents

Overnight violence across Chicago left one man dead and three others wounded in two shootings, and a woman stabbed during an argument on the Southwest Side. Here's what police say happened.

3 arrested after Chicago TV news crew threatened near Adler Planetarium

Three people are in custody after a Chicago TV reporter and photographer were threatened while preparing for a live report near Adler Planetarium. Police also recovered a rifle, a city official said.

Chicago Edgewater apartment fire leaves resident with almost nothing after escape

Three days after a fire ripped through the Wyndham Apartments in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, one resident is sharing his story of survival and the devastating losses he now faces.