Man killed, woman seriously wounded in Mundelein shooting; 2 in custody

A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting Monday morning at a Mundelein apartment, and two people were later taken into custody after Illinois State Police stopped a suspect vehicle near the Indiana border.

Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon

Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.

Mom charged with murder of twins after claiming they died from vaccinations

A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025.

Man charged after beating 80-year-old gas station employee with stick in Joliet

A man has been charged after police said he beat an 80-year-old gas station employee with a wooden stick during an argument at a Joliet convenience store.

Chicago man charged in deadly shooting of Montana Weathers, 10, in Gary

A Chicago man has been charged in the deadly shooting of 10-year-old Montana Weathers, who was visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend.

Chicago unveils new underground stormwater tanks to help reduce West Side flooding
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Chicago leaders showcased two new underground stormwater storage tanks that can hold nearly 1.7 million gallons of rainwater, a $12 million project designed to reduce flooding and protect thousands of homes and businesses on the West Side.

Children killed in Lake Geneva boat crash have local ties
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After three children died in a boat accident on Geneva Lake, investigators have released new details about the victims and what happened on the water July 3.

Northerly Island would be named after Pope Leo XIV under new proposal

Northerly Island, the former site of Meigs Field that has become a popular lakefront destination for concerts and outdoor events, could soon receive a new name.

Proposal would rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV
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A Chicago alderman wants to rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope and a Chicago native.

Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo

A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.

Midtown building remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place

A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.

Charlie Kirk murder: Prosecutors show video of suspect Tyler Robinson on campus on day of shooting

During the second day of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prosecutors showed never-before-seen security video of Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, the day he's accused of shooting and killing Kirk.

Bally's Chicago launches Dealer School to fill 3,000 new jobs
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Bally's Chicago is officially open for school! Ryan Coppola, Vice President and General Manager of Bally's Chicago, joins the Good Day Chicago team live in-studio to break down the launch of their highly anticipated Dealer School. As part of a massive hiring push aiming to create 3,000 future jobs in the city, this specialized training program is designed to teach new hires how to deal various casino games from scratch—no prior experience required. If you've been looking to bet on a new career path, this might be your perfect deal.

Suburban Chicago man charged in I-80 hit-and-run that killed driver changing tire

A Palatine man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 80 in Lansing that left a 23-year-old man dead while he was changing a flat tire.