Chicago mayoral race begins as candidates start gathering petition signatures
Political analyst Thom Serafin breaks down the early Chicago mayoral race, the leading candidates, fundraising, key issues, and what to expect as the 2027 election campaign ramps up.
Political analyst Thom Serafin breaks down the early Chicago mayoral race, the leading candidates, fundraising, key issues, and what to expect as the 2027 election campaign ramps up.
CTA crime: New campaign aims to deter violence on buses, trains
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
Chicago weather: Possible tornadoes under investigation after storms leave 200K without power
Monday's storms may have spawned five tornadoes. Here's where the National Weather Service is surveying damage.
Monday's storms may have spawned five tornadoes. Here's where the National Weather Service is surveying damage.
Search continues for worker who went missing in sewer during Chicago-area storms
A contractor remains missing after becoming trapped in a storm sewer beneath a Downers Grove street as severe weather moved through the Chicago area on Monday.
A contractor remains missing after becoming trapped in a storm sewer beneath a Downers Grove street as severe weather moved through the Chicago area on Monday.
Chicago-area men stole 5 license plate reader cameras in single suburb, prosecutors say
Three Chicago-area men are accused of vandalizing and stealing five license plate reader cameras in the suburbs. Here's what police say happened.
Three Chicago-area men are accused of vandalizing and stealing five license plate reader cameras in the suburbs. Here's what police say happened.
New CTA campaign aims to deter violent crime on buses, trains
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.
Apparent human remains found in Chicago South Side alley, police say
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were found Monday morning in a South Side alley.
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were found Monday morning in a South Side alley.
Apparent human remains found in Chicago South Side alley, police say
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were found Monday morning in a South Side alley.
Chicago police are investigating after what appeared to be human remains were found Monday morning in a South Side alley.
Heavy damage in Lansing after severe storms pass through
Heavy damage has been reported in Lansing after severe storms passed through on Monday afternoon.
Heavy damage has been reported in Lansing after severe storms passed through on Monday afternoon.
Missing Indiana man last seen in Chicago after hospital discharge, family says
An Indiana family says they are growing increasingly desperate as they search for a vulnerable missing man they believe slipped through the cracks after being discharged from an Indiana hospital.
An Indiana family says they are growing increasingly desperate as they search for a vulnerable missing man they believe slipped through the cracks after being discharged from an Indiana hospital.
Vernon Hills toy company sues Trump administration again over tariffs | ChicagoLIVE
A Vernon Hills toy company is suing the Trump administration again over new tariffs.
A Vernon Hills toy company is suing the Trump administration again over new tariffs.
Vernon Hills toy company sues Trump administration over new tariffs
Vernon Hills-based Learning Resources filed a new lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's latest tariffs.
Vernon Hills-based Learning Resources filed a new lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's latest tariffs.
Tenant speaks out as asbestos cleanup continues at Aurora apartment building
It's been a frustrating few months for people who live at Fox Shore Apartments in Aurora after renovation work may have exposed them to asbestos. Everyone was told to move out while the building was getting cleaned up, but people there say it was still a mess when they were just told to move back in. Nancy Thornton was living there when it all happened.
It's been a frustrating few months for people who live at Fox Shore Apartments in Aurora after renovation work may have exposed them to asbestos. Everyone was told to move out while the building was getting cleaned up, but people there say it was still a mess when they were just told to move back in. Nancy Thornton was living there when it all happened.
Vernon Hills toy company sues over new tariffs
A suburban toy company is waging another legal battle, arguing that President Trump is illegally using Section 301 in a third attempt to recreate the sweeping global tariffs that were already struck down by the courts.
A suburban toy company is waging another legal battle, arguing that President Trump is illegally using Section 301 in a third attempt to recreate the sweeping global tariffs that were already struck down by the courts.
Lisle man accused in fatal Fox River boat crash denied pretrial release
A McHenry County judge denied pretrial release Tuesday for Richard M. Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, who is charged in connection with a fatal boat crash on the Fox River that killed a 48-year-old woman.
A McHenry County judge denied pretrial release Tuesday for Richard M. Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, who is charged in connection with a fatal boat crash on the Fox River that killed a 48-year-old woman.
Indiana family searches for missing man after hospital discharge in Crown Point
An Indiana family says they're running out of time to find Sean Anderson. He's been missing for nearly two weeks. His family is blaming a series of failures after he was discharged from the hospital in Crown Point.
An Indiana family says they're running out of time to find Sean Anderson. He's been missing for nearly two weeks. His family is blaming a series of failures after he was discharged from the hospital in Crown Point.
Strong storms leave behind heavy damage in Lansing
Strong storms passed through Lansing on Monday afternoon, leaving behind heavy damage. Trees were on roofs, houses were heavily damaged, and more. Joanie Lum reports.
Strong storms passed through Lansing on Monday afternoon, leaving behind heavy damage. Trees were on roofs, houses were heavily damaged, and more. Joanie Lum reports.
Judge orders boat crash suspect held pending trial after prosecutors reveal graphic details
A McHenry County judge ordered the man accused of causing a deadly boat crash over the weekend to remain behind bars Monday after prosecutors described the incident as a preventable tragedy fueled by alcohol and excessive speed.
A McHenry County judge ordered the man accused of causing a deadly boat crash over the weekend to remain behind bars Monday after prosecutors described the incident as a preventable tragedy fueled by alcohol and excessive speed.
Missing Naperville man found dead in Elmhurst quarry, police say
The body of a missing Naperville man was recovered from an Elmhurst quarry Sunday, bringing a nearly week-long search to an end, authorities said.
The body of a missing Naperville man was recovered from an Elmhurst quarry Sunday, bringing a nearly week-long search to an end, authorities said.
Just Women's Sports spotlights overlooked athletes
Just Women’s Sports is on a mission to increase the visibility of women’s sports, and its latest partnership with WNBA All-Star Weekend is helping do just that. Founder and CEO Haley Rosen joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the collaboration.
Just Women’s Sports is on a mission to increase the visibility of women’s sports, and its latest partnership with WNBA All-Star Weekend is helping do just that. Founder and CEO Haley Rosen joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the collaboration.