Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson's ex-roommate says Robinson was 'engraving bullets' month before shooting

Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time.  In the video, Twiggs said Robinson began "engraving bullets" around a month before the alleged shooting.

Boy, 16, charged in deadly 2024 Chicago mass shooting that killed 3

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a mass shooting in Gresham that left three people dead, including a 14-year-old boy, in 2024.

Families to gather in Joliet for Walk for Lives honoring victims of the fentanyl crisis
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A Walk for Lives organizer and the DEA discuss Saturday's event in Joliet, its mission to honor lives lost to fentanyl and the importance of bringing families, law enforcement and the community together.

Chicago weather: Storms linger today before sunny weekend arrives

Scattered storms today will give way to a sunny, hotter stretch beginning this weekend, with highs climbing back into the upper 80s and low 90s next week.

Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance

A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.

Man charged in string of Chicago mail thefts, burglaries

A man accused of stealing mail and burglarizing properties across Chicago's Loop and North Side has been arrested following a joint investigation by federal postal inspectors and the Chicago Police Department.

Cyclosporiasis map: 29 states now investigating diarrheal illness

At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S. 

Back to the office: Chicago's downtown office vacancy rates sees dip
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Chicago's downtown office vacancy rates have seen the first decrease in nearly four years after struggles with record-setting office vacancies. Commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker from Crain's Chicago Business joins Good Day to break down what this dip means for the downtown office market.

California man charged with beating up 64-year-old woman in Chicago robbery

A California man faces felony charges in connection with a robbery and beating of a 64-year-old woman on Chicago’s Near West Side two years ago, according to the Chicago Police Department.

Illinois cyclosporiasis cases surge as doctors warn about certain produce

A sharp increase of cyclosporiasis cases in Illinois is prompting warnings from health officials to take extra precautions with fresh produce.

Windy City Smokeout brings unique Tex-Mex barbecue to Chicago
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Windy City Smokeout is opening up for its second day. Catch up with a barbecue joint hailing from Texas that serves their own spin on Tex-Mex.

Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list

The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. 

Illinois health expert breaks down rise of cyclosporiasis
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Illinois is seeing an increase in cases of an intestinal parasite called cyclosporiasis. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lauren Smith from Cook County Health gives the details on the parasite and how to keep you and your family safe. 

Dalewayne Turner murder: Wife accused in gruesome Plainfield killing cover-up appears in court

A Plainfield woman accused of helping cover up her husband’s killing appeared in court Thursday morning as prosecutors continue to build a case involving allegations of dismemberment and an attempt to hide the remains in multiple locations.

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley lays out priorities in run for Chicago mayor
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is running for Chicago mayor after 17 years serving in D.C. Hear from himself why he's deciding to make the switch.

Chicago crime wrap: 1 killed, 6 others hurt in overnight violence

A man was killed and several other people were injured in a series of shootings and a hit-and-run crash across Chicago from Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning,