2026 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.
Chicago kitten killer: Wicker Park man sentenced to 4½ years for torturing, killing kittens
A Wicker Park man who tortured and killed at least four kittens three years ago has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
A Wicker Park man who tortured and killed at least four kittens three years ago has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
World’s first Dairy Queen building joins Joliet museum collection
The Joliet Area Historical Museum has acquired the building that housed the world’s first Dairy Queen, which opened June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois.
The Joliet Area Historical Museum has acquired the building that housed the world’s first Dairy Queen, which opened June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois.
Bell Works Chicagoland celebrates milestone for world's second "metroburb" | ChicagoLIVE
The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as AT&T's research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland. Inspired by Somerset Development President and CEO Ralph Zucker shares more about the vision and progress of the project.
The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as AT&T's research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland. Inspired by Somerset Development President and CEO Ralph Zucker shares more about the vision and progress of the project.
Northern Illinois home explosion forces evacuation of hundreds
A home explosion in northern Illinois forced the evacuation of 300 to 400 residents Monday and left one person with serious injuries, authorities said.
A home explosion in northern Illinois forced the evacuation of 300 to 400 residents Monday and left one person with serious injuries, authorities said.
Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz charged after police recover stolen gun during traffic stop
Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz has been charged after police said officers recovered a stolen handgun during a traffic stop last week on the city's Southwest Side.
Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz has been charged after police said officers recovered a stolen handgun during a traffic stop last week on the city's Southwest Side.
Chicago weather: Sunny skies today before rain chances return midweek
Today Chicago will have mostly sunny skies with highs for most in the low to mid 70s, cooler lakeside.
Today Chicago will have mostly sunny skies with highs for most in the low to mid 70s, cooler lakeside.
Chicago police warn of sexual assaults in South Shore
Chicago police are warning residents in the South Shore neighborhood after two recent sexual assaults involving women who were attacked while alone.
Chicago police are warning residents in the South Shore neighborhood after two recent sexual assaults involving women who were attacked while alone.
Ford City Mall closes for good, leaving neighbors with memories and questions
Ford City Mall has officially closed its doors. Neighbors in West Lawn are sharing memories, and concerns about what comes next.
Ford City Mall has officially closed its doors. Neighbors in West Lawn are sharing memories, and concerns about what comes next.
From the Great Fire to the skyscraper: Chicago's lasting impact on cities
As America Celebrates its 250th birthday, no city has had an impact on worldwide architecture and the nation's architecture like Chicago.
As America Celebrates its 250th birthday, no city has had an impact on worldwide architecture and the nation's architecture like Chicago.
'Opal's Walk for Freedom' comes to Evanston as Illinois' host city
Evanston's annual Juneteenth celebration is moving to the lakefront. Dione Sims, granddaughter of Opal Lee and grand marshal of the 2.5-mile walk, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what this event means to her family.
Evanston's annual Juneteenth celebration is moving to the lakefront. Dione Sims, granddaughter of Opal Lee and grand marshal of the 2.5-mile walk, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what this event means to her family.
How Chicago helped shape the modern American skyline
As America Celebrates its 250th birthday, no city has had an impact on worldwide architecture and the nation's architecture like Chicago.
As America Celebrates its 250th birthday, no city has had an impact on worldwide architecture and the nation's architecture like Chicago.
What's the future of Chicago's Ford City Mall site?
Ford City Mall on Chicago's Southwest Side is officially shuttered, so what's the future of the site hold?
Ford City Mall on Chicago's Southwest Side is officially shuttered, so what's the future of the site hold?
'There's no such thing as privacy': Child cyber crimes expert talks protecting kids online
With a Georgia man charged with luring a Lake County teen into a relationship after meeting online, concerns about children's online safety are growing. Former Naperville detective Rich Wistocki explains how parents can recognize the warning signs that their child may be communicating with an online predator.
With a Georgia man charged with luring a Lake County teen into a relationship after meeting online, concerns about children's online safety are growing. Former Naperville detective Rich Wistocki explains how parents can recognize the warning signs that their child may be communicating with an online predator.
Years after Chicago bride's murder, new details revealed about fugitive husband in court
New details have been released after a Chicago man accused of fatally stabbing his wife just hours after their wedding celebration has been returned to U.S. custody,
New details have been released after a Chicago man accused of fatally stabbing his wife just hours after their wedding celebration has been returned to U.S. custody,
Illinois police chief issues warning to parents after Georgia man allegedly traveled to meet local girl
A Georgia man is accused of driving to Illinois to meet a young girl, and police found them within 12 hours of her disappearance. Lake County Chief Chris Covelli has a warning for parents.
A Georgia man is accused of driving to Illinois to meet a young girl, and police found them within 12 hours of her disappearance. Lake County Chief Chris Covelli has a warning for parents.
Georgia man accused of traveling to meet Illinois girl, police chief issues warning to parents
A Georgia man is accused of driving to Lake County to meet a girl younger than 14. Detectives found them within 12 hours of her disappearance.
A Georgia man is accused of driving to Lake County to meet a girl younger than 14. Detectives found them within 12 hours of her disappearance.
Chicago leaders call for new gun violence reduction department after deadly weekend
After a weekend that left at least six people dead and 33 others injured in shootings across Chicago, faith leaders, community activists and city officials are renewing calls for a permanent city department dedicated to reducing gun violence.
After a weekend that left at least six people dead and 33 others injured in shootings across Chicago, faith leaders, community activists and city officials are renewing calls for a permanent city department dedicated to reducing gun violence.
Violent weekend in Chicago prompts push for permanent fix
Several people were killed and dozens injured in weekend violence across Chicago, and President Trump weighed in.
Several people were killed and dozens injured in weekend violence across Chicago, and President Trump weighed in.
Body of missing teen recovered from Fox River in Elgin: officials
The body of a missing 16-year-old girl was recovered from the Fox River in Elgin on Sunday afternoon, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
The body of a missing 16-year-old girl was recovered from the Fox River in Elgin on Sunday afternoon, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.