Celebrating America 250: Arlington Heights unveils historic 1860s American flag | ChicagoLIVE
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The Arlington Heights Historical Museum is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a historic American flag from the 1860s. Museum Director Jeff Anderson joins ChicagoLIVE to share the details.

Gov. Pritzker signs new bill allowing cocktails to-go starting July 1 | ChicagoLIVE
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Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new bill allowing cocktails to-go starting July 1. State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (6th) joins ChicagoLive to discuss the legislation and what it means for consumers.

Chicago rapper Twista pleads guilty to failing to pay over $440K in taxes

Chicago rapper Twista pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes after federal prosecutors said he avoided paying more than $440,000 owed to the IRS over several years.

Lake Michigan boat crash leaves woman dead
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A deadly boat crash late Thursday night at Monroe Harbor killed a 26-year-old woman. The Chicago Fire Department is expected to hold a news conference on boat safety in response.

Chicago man arrested in alleged White House UFC attack plot investigation

A Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities accused him of obstructing an investigation into an alleged plot to carry out a violent attack at a UFC event at the White House.

World's largest Hello Kitty Cafe opens in downtown Chicago

Hello Kitty fans packed Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Friday morning, arriving hours in advance to celebrate the opening of the world’s largest Hello Kitty Cafe.

@HusbandTikTok talks about his rise to fame
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Have you heard of @HusbandTikTok? Steve Schenberg joins Good Day Chicago to share how his videos about marriage and fatherhood helped him build a large following on TikTok.

Chicago West Side nonprofit buys Frank Lloyd Wright House for preservation
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One of Chicago's most endangered historic homes is getting a second chance. Darnell Shields, executive director of Austin Coming Together, discusses the effort to restore and preserve Frank Lloyd Wright's J.J. Walser House.

Habitat for Humanity expands to Chicago's West Side
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Habitat for Humanity is now helping families in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Habitat for Humanity Chicago Executive Director Jennifer Parks joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the expansion.

'Open Air Chicago' launches neighborhood air quality monitoring network
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Chicago is using new technology to measure air quality by neighborhood. Oscar Sanchez, co-executive director of the Southeast Environmental Task Force, joins Good Day Chicago to explain how the air monitoring network works and what it could mean for residents.

Person jumps from fifth floor of Edgewater high-rise after early morning fire
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The Chicago Fire Department responded to a high-rise fire in Edgewater early Friday morning. One person jumped from a fifth-floor window and is expected to recover.

30 things to do in Chicago this weekend

From the 55th annual Pride Parade to Ed Sheeran, there's something for everyone in Chicago this weekend.

Chicago boat crash in Lake Michigan leaves 1 dead, 4 critically injured

A woman died and four other people were critically injured after two boats collided on Lake Michigan, sending multiple victims to area hospitals and prompting a large emergency response overnight.

Chicago weather: Cool finish to the week before dangerous heat arrives

After two more mild days, Chicago is bracing for a major heat wave that could bring temperatures in the mid-90s and triple-digit heat indices for much of next week.