Chicago teen takeover deaths inspire youth-led change with initiative that 'attacks the root cause'
After a teen takeover turns deadly, some teens go home while others are left mourning friends lost to violence. FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing introduces GoodKids MadCity's Isaiah Williams and Fabian Walker, who transformed their grief into action with a plan to help curb youth violence.
After a teen takeover turns deadly, some teens go home while others are left mourning friends lost to violence. FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing introduces GoodKids MadCity's Isaiah Williams and Fabian Walker, who transformed their grief into action with a plan to help curb youth violence.
2026 Race to Mackinac sets sail this weekend
Excitement is building as some of the nation's best sailors take to Lake Michigan for the 2026 Race to Mackinac this weekend. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis reports.
Excitement is building as some of the nation's best sailors take to Lake Michigan for the 2026 Race to Mackinac this weekend. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis reports.
Jury convicts Chicago man in murder-for-hire scheme: 'I want them off the board'
A Chicago man has been convicted on federal charges after prosecutors said he plotted to have two potential witnesses killed before they could testify in his cousin's murder trial.
A Chicago man has been convicted on federal charges after prosecutors said he plotted to have two potential witnesses killed before they could testify in his cousin's murder trial.
The Gacy Cold Case: Hunt for the missing eight | Wearing the Badge S2E9
In this powerful episode of Wearing the Badge, host Garry McCarthy talks with 27-year veteran Commander Jason Moran of the Cook County Sheriff's Department about the painstaking, emotional reality of unresolved homicide and long-term missing person investigations.
In this powerful episode of Wearing the Badge, host Garry McCarthy talks with 27-year veteran Commander Jason Moran of the Cook County Sheriff's Department about the painstaking, emotional reality of unresolved homicide and long-term missing person investigations.
Chicago Public Library Foundation names new CEO
The Chicago Public Library Foundation has named Eva Giglio as its new CEO, five months after the death of the organization's former leader. She joins Good Day Chicago to discuss her new role and vision for the foundation.
The Chicago Public Library Foundation has named Eva Giglio as its new CEO, five months after the death of the organization's former leader. She joins Good Day Chicago to discuss her new role and vision for the foundation.
Firing up the grill? Beef prices more expensive due to shortage | ChicagoLIVE
The average price right now for a pound of ground beef is $6.75 nationwide. Cliff McConville from All Grass Farms explains the recent rise in beef prices and what's driving the shortage in beef.
The average price right now for a pound of ground beef is $6.75 nationwide. Cliff McConville from All Grass Farms explains the recent rise in beef prices and what's driving the shortage in beef.
Two potential sites for Bears stadium, cyclospora in Illinois and more | Week in Review
This week on "Week in Review," our first look at two potential sites for the Bears stadium, a suspect charged after the tragic death of a 10-year-old and the intestinal parasite that is wreaking havoc in Illinois.
This week on "Week in Review," our first look at two potential sites for the Bears stadium, a suspect charged after the tragic death of a 10-year-old and the intestinal parasite that is wreaking havoc in Illinois.
Chicago Bears superfan featured in Bears Hallmark holiday movie | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Bears superfan Mike Fosnaugh shares his thoughts on the stadium drama and his experience as an extra on a Bears Hallmark holiday movie filming in Chicago this week.
Chicago Bears superfan Mike Fosnaugh shares his thoughts on the stadium drama and his experience as an extra on a Bears Hallmark holiday movie filming in Chicago this week.
Chicago man charged in deadly West Rogers Park shooting nearly a year later
A Chicago man was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last August in the West Rogers Park neighborhood.
A Chicago man was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last August in the West Rogers Park neighborhood.
Chicago weather: Spotty storms today before next week's heat wave
Scattered storms today will give way to a sunny weekend before Chicago heads into a prolonged stretch of 90-degree heat next week.
Scattered storms today will give way to a sunny weekend before Chicago heads into a prolonged stretch of 90-degree heat next week.
Lace up! Big Ten Network's BIG 10K returns Saturday for its 15th annual race
The Big Ten mascots join Good Day Chicago live ahead of the 15th annual BIG 10K race at Soldier Field.
The Big Ten mascots join Good Day Chicago live ahead of the 15th annual BIG 10K race at Soldier Field.
Chicago invests $1M in AC upgrades for heat-vulnerable park fieldhouses
Chicago is investing in air conditioning upgrades at park fieldhouses across the city. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis explains which community park fieldhouses will receive the improvements.
Chicago is investing in air conditioning upgrades at park fieldhouses across the city. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis explains which community park fieldhouses will receive the improvements.
Papa Hops softball tournament gets swinging in return of South Side tradition
One of Chicago's signature summer softball traditions returns Friday as dozens of teams and thousands of fans are expected to gather on the South Side for the 12th annual Papa Hops 16-inch Softball Tournament.
One of Chicago's signature summer softball traditions returns Friday as dozens of teams and thousands of fans are expected to gather on the South Side for the 12th annual Papa Hops 16-inch Softball Tournament.
Dan Ryan crash: 1 dead after collision with semi-truck shuts down I-94 in Chicago
One person was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck on Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway early Friday, ISP said.
One person was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck on Chicago's Dan Ryan Expressway early Friday, ISP said.
Chicago alder on reported ICE activity: 'Get the hell out of our city'
Chicago Ald. Michael Rodriguez spoke out about reports of increased ICE activity on the city's Southwest Side, calling on the federal government to "get the hell out of our city."
Chicago Ald. Michael Rodriguez spoke out about reports of increased ICE activity on the city's Southwest Side, calling on the federal government to "get the hell out of our city."
Chicago crime overnight: Man accused of fighting officers; 5 wounded in shootings
Overnight in Chicago: A driver is accused of fighting officers during a traffic stop, while five people were wounded in separate shootings. Here's what we know.
Overnight in Chicago: A driver is accused of fighting officers during a traffic stop, while five people were wounded in separate shootings. Here's what we know.
Chicago weather: Dry, sunny stretch with heat building next week
The storms are gone, and Chicagoland is headed for a sunny stretch with temperatures nearing 90 next week. Here's the latest forecast.
The storms are gone, and Chicagoland is headed for a sunny stretch with temperatures nearing 90 next week. Here's the latest forecast.
Chicago police seize dozens of firearms from Bridgeport home after domestic dispute
Bridgeport residents were startled Sunday after Chicago police surrounded a home and removed multiple firearms following a domestic altercation, according to witnesses and police.
Bridgeport residents were startled Sunday after Chicago police surrounded a home and removed multiple firearms following a domestic altercation, according to witnesses and police.
Chicago police seize dozens of firearms from Bridgeport home after domestic dispute
Bridgeport residents were startled Sunday after Chicago police surrounded a home and removed multiple firearms following a domestic altercation, according to witnesses and police.
Bridgeport residents were startled Sunday after Chicago police surrounded a home and removed multiple firearms following a domestic altercation, according to witnesses and police.
Millionaire tax push, special session for CPS funding? | The Chicago Report
Former Gov. Pat Quinn and State Rep. LaShawn Ford filed paperwork today in an effort to push for the millionaire's tax in Chicago. And, will there be a special session in Springfield to help secure CPS funding? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Former Gov. Pat Quinn and State Rep. LaShawn Ford filed paperwork today in an effort to push for the millionaire's tax in Chicago. And, will there be a special session in Springfield to help secure CPS funding? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."