Chicago high-rise trash chute fire leaves 7 hurt, officials say

A trash chute fire at a high-rise building on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning left seven people injured.

Major flooding on Bishop Ford in Chicago prompts rescue, ISP says

Significant flooding on I-94 on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning was causing traffic delays and prompted one assist from police.

Viral Chicago rat attack story leads to eye-saving diagnosis
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A Chicago man whose story of waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face captured the attention of millions is now receiving treatment after doctors watching FOX Chicago’s report stepped in to help.

One Chicago organization may have an alternative to teen takeovers
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The West Garfield Park YMCA is giving teens a safe place this holiday weekend. They've got basketball, boxing, video games and mentors. Could this be the answer to teen takeovers? 

Celebrating America 250: Navy Pier prepares for its biggest fire | ChicagoLIVE
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Navy Pier is celebrating July 4th in a big way with its largest fireworks show ever. A Navy Pier representative joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what guests can expect.

Severe weather moves through Chicagoland, some holiday events canceled
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Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and overnight in the Chicago area. Some could be strong-to-severe storms capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rain.

Man charged in downtown Chicago hit-and-run

A man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run Monday in downtown Chicago.

Chicago overnight crime: 2 wounded, 1 dead across South Side

Two men were wounded in separate shootings and another man was found dead with head injuries in unrelated incidents overnight across Chicago.

Ald. Raymond Lopez on creating safe spaces for Chicago's youth
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Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss solutions to teen takeovers and how to create safe spaces for Chicago's youth.

Viral Chicago rat attack story leads to eye-saving diagnosis

A Chicago man whose story of waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face captured the attention of millions is now receiving treatment after doctors watching FOX Chicago’s report stepped in to help.

Viral Chicago rat attack story leads to eye-saving diagnosis
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A Rogers Park man's viral story about waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face led doctors to identify and treat a serious eye infection that could have caused permanent vision loss.

Chicago's Fed Money Museum celebrates 25 years with a milestone makeover
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The Chicago Fed Money Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new exhibits. Museum Team Lead Jennifer Bridge joins Good Day Chicago to share what visitors can expect.

How Chicago communities are working to prevent Fourth of July weekend violence
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Although last year's Fourth of July weekend saw less violence than in recent years, community leaders are still preparing for any potential crime. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis looks at the efforts helping neighborhoods stay safe over the holiday.

Homicides in Chicago up slightly so far in 2026, data shows

Homicides in Chicago have increased slightly during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary data.