LisaRaye McCoy previews this weekend's Bud Billiken parade | ChicagoLIVE
The annual Bud Billiken Parade returns to Chicago this weekend. Actress and Grand Marshal LisaRaye McCoy and Bud Billiken Parade CEO Dr. Myiti Sengstacke-Rice join ChicagoLIVE to discuss the celebration and what attendees can expect.
The annual Bud Billiken Parade returns to Chicago this weekend. Actress and Grand Marshal LisaRaye McCoy and Bud Billiken Parade CEO Dr. Myiti Sengstacke-Rice join ChicagoLIVE to discuss the celebration and what attendees can expect.
Chicago weather: Sunny and warm today before possible weekend storms
Warm, mostly sunny weather continues through Saturday before storm chances increase Sunday and into next week.
Warm, mostly sunny weather continues through Saturday before storm chances increase Sunday and into next week.
Pair charged after armed carjacking on Chicago’s South Side
Two people are facing charges after police say they carjacked a man at gunpoint Thursday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
Two people are facing charges after police say they carjacked a man at gunpoint Thursday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
Decomposing bodies found in funeral home: 'We don't know if they just gave us cigarette ashes'
Investigators removed more than 50 human remains from a South Side Chicago funeral home as grieving families say loved ones' ashes, bodies and funeral services have been thrown into uncertainty amid an ongoing state investigation.
Investigators removed more than 50 human remains from a South Side Chicago funeral home as grieving families say loved ones' ashes, bodies and funeral services have been thrown into uncertainty amid an ongoing state investigation.
Former Illinois elementary teacher charged with sexually abusing 5 students
A former third grade teacher at a suburban elementary school has been charged with multiple felony sex offenses after he allegedly sexually abused several students during the 2025-26 school year.
A former third grade teacher at a suburban elementary school has been charged with multiple felony sex offenses after he allegedly sexually abused several students during the 2025-26 school year.
91-pound invasive carp found in Cook County lake: 'Biggest fish I've ever seen'
A massive carp was caught in Schiller Pond in Chicago's O'Hare neighborhood on July 23. Block Club Chicago intern Giacomo Cain, who witnessed the catch, shares what led up to this memorable moment.
A massive carp was caught in Schiller Pond in Chicago's O'Hare neighborhood on July 23. Block Club Chicago intern Giacomo Cain, who witnessed the catch, shares what led up to this memorable moment.
Rising pop star Jordy headlines Northalsted Market Days
Northbrook native Jordy is set to headline Northalsted Market Days. The singer joined Good Day Chicago to discuss the upcoming performance and what it means to return to the Chicago area for the event.
Northbrook native Jordy is set to headline Northalsted Market Days. The singer joined Good Day Chicago to discuss the upcoming performance and what it means to return to the Chicago area for the event.
Historic Evanston home sells for just the second time in 143 years
An Evanston home built in 1883 has sold for the second time in its history. Kenny Hilbig, global real estate advisor at Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the sale and what makes the historic property so special.
An Evanston home built in 1883 has sold for the second time in its history. Kenny Hilbig, global real estate advisor at Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the sale and what makes the historic property so special.
Suburban Chicago man stalked and secretly recorded women in public: police
A 22-year-old McHenry man is facing multiple felony charges after police say a cellphone investigation linked him to alleged unauthorized recordings, stalking incidents and vehicle damage involving several victims.
A 22-year-old McHenry man is facing multiple felony charges after police say a cellphone investigation linked him to alleged unauthorized recordings, stalking incidents and vehicle damage involving several victims.
Why Illinois ranks second to last in country for building housing
Illinois ranks near the bottom among states when it comes to building new homes, a shortage that is affecting both homebuyers and renters. David Young, director of capacity building at Housing Action Illinois, discusses what's driving the housing shortage and its impact.
Illinois ranks near the bottom among states when it comes to building new homes, a shortage that is affecting both homebuyers and renters. David Young, director of capacity building at Housing Action Illinois, discusses what's driving the housing shortage and its impact.
New Illinois law cracks down on unfair insurance rate increases
Illinois State Sen. Michael Hastings (19th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss a new law signed earlier this week that protects homeowners and drivers from unfair insurance rate hikes.
Illinois State Sen. Michael Hastings (19th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss a new law signed earlier this week that protects homeowners and drivers from unfair insurance rate hikes.
Chicago Ducky Derby: 85,000 rubber ducks race for charity
More than 85,000 rubber ducks took over the Chicago River for the annual Chicago Ducky Derby, all to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.
More than 85,000 rubber ducks took over the Chicago River for the annual Chicago Ducky Derby, all to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.
Cyclospora outbreak expands to certain fruits: What to know
A former CDC director recently warned that the Cyclospora parasite has been detected on produce such as raspberries, blueberries, and snap peas. Dr. Brendan Niemira, former lead scientist with the USDA, explains what grocery shoppers should watch for.
A former CDC director recently warned that the Cyclospora parasite has been detected on produce such as raspberries, blueberries, and snap peas. Dr. Brendan Niemira, former lead scientist with the USDA, explains what grocery shoppers should watch for.
Chicago teen faces murder, kidnapping charges months after shooting
A Chicago man has been charged with murder, armed robbery and kidnapping in connection with a shooting two months ago in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
A Chicago man has been charged with murder, armed robbery and kidnapping in connection with a shooting two months ago in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Chicago crime: 2 stabbed during argument on West Side
A man and a woman were stabbed during an argument Thursday night in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood.
A man and a woman were stabbed during an argument Thursday night in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood.
Ambulance crash on I-57 leaves 2 hospitalized
Two people were injured after a four-vehicle crash involving an ambulance late Thursday night on Interstate 57 in south suburban Calumet Park.
Two people were injured after a four-vehicle crash involving an ambulance late Thursday night on Interstate 57 in south suburban Calumet Park.
Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home
Police in Chicago are investigating the discovery of more than 50 human remains inside a South Side funeral home.
Police in Chicago are investigating the discovery of more than 50 human remains inside a South Side funeral home.
Over 50 decomposing bodies found in shocking conditions inside Chicago funeral home
Investigators say they discovered more than 50 human remains in deplorable conditions inside a South Side Chicago funeral home, leaving grieving families searching for answers.
Investigators say they discovered more than 50 human remains in deplorable conditions inside a South Side Chicago funeral home, leaving grieving families searching for answers.
Chicago weather: Heavy rain and severe storms possible this weekend
Warm, humid weather continues before an active stretch of possible heavy rain and severe storms arrives Sunday into next week.
Warm, humid weather continues before an active stretch of possible heavy rain and severe storms arrives Sunday into next week.
PSA faces collector backlash after grading problems at national convention in Rosemont
The National Sports Collectors Convention drew thousands of collectors to Rosemont last weekend, but one of the industry's largest card-grading companies is now facing backlash.
The National Sports Collectors Convention drew thousands of collectors to Rosemont last weekend, but one of the industry's largest card-grading companies is now facing backlash.