Family of death row inmate blames doctor in botched execution

The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May. 

Tyrese Gibson previews FuelFest as it speeds into the Chicago area this weekend
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FuelFest is back in Chicagoland for one weekend only. Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson and FuelFest co-founder Cody Walker join Good Day Chicago to share what fans can expect.

St. Sabina defends Father Pfleger amid new sex abuse allegations
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St. Sabina leadership and supporters stand by Father Michael Pfleger following new sex abuse allegations. Commonweal Senior Correspondent Heidi Schlumpf joins The Loop to discuss the latest developments.

Mayor Johnson's proposed renter protections face pushback
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Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed renter protections are receiving pushback from many, including Ald. Nicole Lee (11th). Lee joins Good Day Chicago to discuss a newly proposed rental ordinance that would serve as an alternative.

St. Sabina parishioners defend Father Pfleger after sexual abuse allegations

Leadership and members of St. Sabina Church gathered Friday morning to defend Fr. Michael Pfleger who was recently accused of sexually abusing a minor roughly 30 years ago.

CPS releases $9.88B budget for 2026-27 school year: What to know
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Chicago Public Schools unveiled one of its most financially challenging budgets in recent years, citing significant financial pressures. Chalkbeat Chicago's Reema Amin explains the details.

Second wave of wildfire smoke expected to move into Chicago area this weekend

After a day of hazardous air quality across the Chicago area due to wildfire smoke, another wave of pollution is expected to move in this weekend.

Driver sought after crashing into suburban Chicago home in hit-and-run

A hit-and-run driver caused major damage to a Burbank home early Friday after crashing through parked vehicles and slamming into the front of the residence.

Driver sought after crashing into suburban Chicago home in hit-and-run
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A hit-and-run driver caused major damage to a Burbank home early Friday after crashing through parked vehicles and slamming into the front of the residence.

What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean

Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.

Boy, 16, shot in Plainfield

A 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Thursday night in southwest suburban Plainfield.

Chicago crime wrap: 2 killed, several others wounded in overnight shootings

Two men were killed and several others were injured in a series of shootings and a stabbing across Chicago Thursday night into early Friday.

Wildfire smoke timeline: Here's when Chicago should be free of hazardous air

Chicago had the world's second-worst air quality Friday morning as hazardous wildfire smoke blanketed the area, with smoke expected to briefly improve.

Chicago wildfire smoke pushes air quality to some of the world's worst levels
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The wildfire smoke became so thick in Chicago on Thursday that parts of the area saw the worst air quality readings in the world, prompting state officials to issue their highest level Air Pollution Action Day.