2026 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.
Chicago kitten killer: Wicker Park man sentenced to 4½ years for torturing, killing kittens
A Wicker Park man who tortured and killed at least four kittens three years ago has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
A Wicker Park man who tortured and killed at least four kittens three years ago has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
World’s first Dairy Queen building joins Joliet museum collection
The Joliet Area Historical Museum has acquired the building that housed the world’s first Dairy Queen, which opened June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois.
The Joliet Area Historical Museum has acquired the building that housed the world’s first Dairy Queen, which opened June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois.
Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields all-women music festival
Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.
Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.
Bell Works Chicagoland celebrates milestone for world's second "metroburb" | ChicagoLIVE
The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as AT&T's research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland. Inspired by Somerset Development President and CEO Ralph Zucker shares more about the vision and progress of the project.
The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as AT&T's research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland. Inspired by Somerset Development President and CEO Ralph Zucker shares more about the vision and progress of the project.
Northern Illinois home explosion forces evacuation of hundreds
A home explosion in northern Illinois forced the evacuation of 300 to 400 residents Monday and left one person with serious injuries, authorities said.
A home explosion in northern Illinois forced the evacuation of 300 to 400 residents Monday and left one person with serious injuries, authorities said.
Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz charged after police recover stolen gun during traffic stop
Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz has been charged after police said officers recovered a stolen handgun during a traffic stop last week on the city's Southwest Side.
Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz has been charged after police said officers recovered a stolen handgun during a traffic stop last week on the city's Southwest Side.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Texas
One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.
One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.
Chicago weather: Sunny skies today before rain chances return midweek
Today Chicago will have mostly sunny skies with highs for most in the low to mid 70s, cooler lakeside.
Today Chicago will have mostly sunny skies with highs for most in the low to mid 70s, cooler lakeside.
This one question may reveal whether your body is getting the rest it needs, study finds
In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.
In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.
Majority of working parents say they take care of work-related tasks when they’re with their kids
A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.
A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.
Chicago police warn of sexual assaults in South Shore
Chicago police are warning residents in the South Shore neighborhood after two recent sexual assaults involving women who were attacked while alone.
Chicago police are warning residents in the South Shore neighborhood after two recent sexual assaults involving women who were attacked while alone.
Ford City Mall closes for good, leaving neighbors with memories and questions
Ford City Mall has officially closed its doors. Neighbors in West Lawn are sharing memories, and concerns about what comes next.
Ford City Mall has officially closed its doors. Neighbors in West Lawn are sharing memories, and concerns about what comes next.
From the Great Fire to the skyscraper: Chicago's lasting impact on cities
As America Celebrates its 250th birthday, no city has had an impact on worldwide architecture and the nation's architecture like Chicago.
As America Celebrates its 250th birthday, no city has had an impact on worldwide architecture and the nation's architecture like Chicago.
'Opal's Walk for Freedom' comes to Evanston as Illinois' host city
Evanston's annual Juneteenth celebration is moving to the lakefront. Dione Sims, granddaughter of Opal Lee and grand marshal of the 2.5-mile walk, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what this event means to her family.
Evanston's annual Juneteenth celebration is moving to the lakefront. Dione Sims, granddaughter of Opal Lee and grand marshal of the 2.5-mile walk, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what this event means to her family.
How Chicago helped shape the modern American skyline
As America Celebrates its 250th birthday, no city has had an impact on worldwide architecture and the nation's architecture like Chicago.
As America Celebrates its 250th birthday, no city has had an impact on worldwide architecture and the nation's architecture like Chicago.
What's the future of Chicago's Ford City Mall site?
Ford City Mall on Chicago's Southwest Side is officially shuttered, so what's the future of the site hold?
Ford City Mall on Chicago's Southwest Side is officially shuttered, so what's the future of the site hold?
Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29
Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode," has died.
Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode," has died.
'There's no such thing as privacy': Child cyber crimes expert talks protecting kids online
With a Georgia man charged with luring a Lake County teen into a relationship after meeting online, concerns about children's online safety are growing. Former Naperville detective Rich Wistocki explains how parents can recognize the warning signs that their child may be communicating with an online predator.
With a Georgia man charged with luring a Lake County teen into a relationship after meeting online, concerns about children's online safety are growing. Former Naperville detective Rich Wistocki explains how parents can recognize the warning signs that their child may be communicating with an online predator.
Years after Chicago bride's murder, new details revealed about fugitive husband in court
New details have been released after a Chicago man accused of fatally stabbing his wife just hours after their wedding celebration has been returned to U.S. custody,
New details have been released after a Chicago man accused of fatally stabbing his wife just hours after their wedding celebration has been returned to U.S. custody,