Aurora woman pays it forward after winning $1M lottery prize

An Aurora woman who recently won $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket is using her windfall to help others.

Glendale Heights man charged with shooting gun in air, starting high-speed police chase

A Glendale Heights man has been denied pre-trial release following charges of firing a gun in a residential neighborhood and leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase, authorities announced Tuesday.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes on I-294
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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled over onto its side following a crash on Interstate 294 Monday morning.

Hinsdale Humane Society food, supply pantry accepting donations
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The Hinsdale Humane Society cares for animals in their shelter, but also works to keep pets at home with their families. Community members who may need support caring for their furry friends can work with the humane society's food and supply pantry to get what they need.

Chicago man supplied illegal narcotics that killed Naperville man: prosecutors

A Chicago man will remain in custody pending his trial after allegedly supplying illegal narcotics to a Naperville man who overdosed and died in 2023.

Stroll through stunning art in Naperville
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The city of Naperville is encouraging you to take the scene route this weekend, in the form of their Latin (sub)Urban Art Walk. Maria Rodriguez Digioia with the DuPage Hispanic Alliance joined Good Day Chicago on the Plaza with details!

Luis Moyotl: Missing Aurora boy safely located, police say

A missing 7-year-old Aurora boy who is deaf and has autism was safely located late Thursday night, police said.

Pair charged with hate crimes after spray painting Israeli flag: officials

Two men were charged with hate crimes after allegedly defacing an Israeli flag at a Bloomingdale grocery store, officials announced Thursday. 

Proposed ordinance in Hinsdale would limit short-term housing rentals
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A proposed ordinance in Hinsdale aims to limit housing rentals to a minimum of 90 days in response to several complaints from residents about homes being used for short-term and nightly rentals through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.

Proposed ordinance in Hinsdale would limit short-term housing rentals after complaints from residents

A proposed ordinance in Hinsdale aims to limit housing rentals to a minimum of 90 days in response to several complaints from residents about homes being used for short-term and nightly rentals through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. 

Mind reader Sidney Friedman showcases his best new moves
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman is known for his mind-bending demonstrations and he's put Good Day Chicago's Anthony Ponce to the test with some of his best new moves. Friedman will be at Wonderverse in Oak Brook on Wednesday night for a special show.

Meet suburban shelter dog 'June'
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FOX 32's Scott Schneider is introducing us to "June" and how you can help shelter animals in the Chicago area.