McHenry unveils new riverwalk mural: 'Hard to express how beautiful this is'
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McHenry is celebrating America 250 with the unveiling of a new mural along their Riverwalk. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live from the opening.

New blood test makes pancreatic cancer easier to detect
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A new blood test detects pancreatic cancer in 65% of patients, up from 17% with the previous test. Northwestern Medicine Oncologist Dr. Akhil Chawla joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what it means for earlier detection.

How ComEd is tackling power losses during the extreme heat
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Extreme heat puts added stress on the Chicago-area power grid. ComEd spokesperson Tom Dominguez joins Chicago's Morning News to discuss outage prevention efforts.

Your guide to exploring Illinois for America 250
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As America 250 is only a few days away, the Illinois America 250 initiative is encouraging residents to explore the state's history. Gabrielle H. Lyon, chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission, joins Good Day Chicago to show how you can discover more of Illinois.

New Illinois laws in effect July 1, 2026

Several new laws are set to take effect in Illinois beginning July 1, marking the start of the state's new fiscal year. 

Park Forest residents say they're without AC as dangerous heat grips Chicagoland

Park Forest tenants say they're struggling to stay cool without AC during this week's extreme heat, while also dealing with plumbing and other maintenance issues.

Chicago crowds head to the beach amid dangerous heat wave
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Chicago crowds gathered at the beach today as temperatures soared in the 90s amid the dangerous heat wave this week.  

Birthright citizenship ruling, combatting Chicago crime | The Chicago Report
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The Supreme Court made two significant rulings on Tuesday, sparking lots of reaction. And, a nonprofit group in Chicago is stepping up to help combat crime on CTA trains during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Chicago immigrant groups celebrate SCOTUS birthright ruling: 'A moment to engage'

In Chicago, dozens of local immigrant rights organizations gathered to celebrate the decision but said the fight over immigration rights is far from over.

'Violence Interrupters' to patrol CTA trains for July 4th | The Chicago Report
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Two recent robberies on the CTA Blue Line and a shooting that killed a CTA worker has led to renewed safety concerns. The nonprofit group 'Violence Interrupters' launched their own patrols on the Blue Line to hand out safety tips and protect riders.