Why Michigan head coach fired for an affair — and why police got involved | ChicagoLIVE

Attorney Karen Conti joins ChicagoLIVE to unpack an explosive 24 hours for Michigan’s head coach: fired for an alleged affair, then reportedly showing up at a staffer’s home with a knife. She explains how employment contracts treat workplace relationships, what “fired with cause” means for his multimillion-dollar deal, the potential criminal charges, and why experts say employers need plans for emotionally charged firings.

The storm that took down the Edmund Fitzgerald

The Edmund Fitzgerald still sits at the bottom of Lake Superior, submerged in 535 feet of water, about 17 miles north-northwest of Whitefish Point, Michigan.

5 Fall getaways within driving distance of Chicago

Jill Halpin of LittleChicagoGuide.com joined Good Day Chicago to share five Midwest getaways—ranging from Indiana Dunes to Michigan’s M-22 Scenic Drive—that are perfect for a fall weekend escape.

Best fall road trips from Chicago

Fall is here which means its time for the Midwest to shine! We're lucky to live close to some of the best places to see the beautiful fall colors! Jill Halpin of LittleChicagoGuide.com shares where to go for the perfect fall getaway!