Chicago weather: Tracking storms, heat and another round of wildfire smoke

Here's everything you need to know about the weather this weekend and next week, including when another round of wildfire smoke could move back into the Chicago area.

Immigration rights activists call for investigation into 'absurd' CPD handling of ICE agents
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Immigration rights activists are calling on Chicago police to take accountability over allegations that federal ICE agents were not held responsible. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live from the ICE enforcement hearing.

Chicago wildfire smoke: How animals are being effected
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As smoke from the Canadian wildfires spreads across Chicago, concerns are growing about its impact on not only people but animals too. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis reports live from Lincoln Park Zoo.

Tyrese Gibson previews FuelFest as it speeds into the Chicago area this weekend
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FuelFest is back in Chicagoland for one weekend only. Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson and FuelFest co-founder Cody Walker join Good Day Chicago to share what fans can expect.

St. Sabina defends Father Pfleger amid new sex abuse allegations
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St. Sabina leadership and supporters stand by Father Michael Pfleger following new sex abuse allegations. Commonweal Senior Correspondent Heidi Schlumpf joins The Loop to discuss the latest developments.

Mayor Johnson's proposed renter protections face pushback
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Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed renter protections are receiving pushback from many, including Ald. Nicole Lee (11th). Lee joins Good Day Chicago to discuss a newly proposed rental ordinance that would serve as an alternative.

St. Sabina parishioners defend Father Pfleger after sexual abuse allegations

Leadership and members of St. Sabina Church gathered Friday morning to defend Fr. Michael Pfleger who was recently accused of sexually abusing a minor roughly 30 years ago.

CPS releases $9.88B budget for 2026-27 school year: What to know
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Chicago Public Schools unveiled one of its most financially challenging budgets in recent years, citing significant financial pressures. Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin explains the details.

Second wave of wildfire smoke expected to move into Chicago area this weekend

After a day of hazardous air quality across the Chicago area due to wildfire smoke, another wave of pollution is expected to move in this weekend.

Chicago crime wrap: 2 killed, several others wounded in overnight shootings

Two men were killed and several others were injured in a series of shootings and a stabbing across Chicago Thursday night into early Friday.

Wildfire smoke timeline: Here's when Chicago should be free of hazardous air

Chicago had the world's second-worst air quality Friday morning as hazardous wildfire smoke blanketed the area, with smoke expected to briefly improve.

Chicago wildfire smoke pushes air quality to some of the world's worst levels
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The wildfire smoke became so thick in Chicago on Thursday that parts of the area saw the worst air quality readings in the world, prompting state officials to issue their highest level Air Pollution Action Day.

Millionaire's tax referendum is back, parking meter deadline | The Chicago Report
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The Millionaire's Tax referendum was passed for the Cook County ballot. And, the Chicago City Council is pushing back against the parking meter deadline. All this and more on The Chicago Report.