New blood test makes pancreatic cancer easier to detect
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A new blood test detects pancreatic cancer in 65% of patients, up from 17% with the previous test. Northwestern Medicine Oncologist Dr. Akhil Chawla joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what it means for earlier detection.

How ComEd is tackling power losses during the extreme heat
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Extreme heat puts added stress on the Chicago-area power grid. ComEd spokesperson Tom Dominguez joins Chicago's Morning News to discuss outage prevention efforts.

Your guide to exploring Illinois for America 250
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As America 250 is only a few days away, the Illinois America 250 initiative is encouraging residents to explore the state's history. Gabrielle H. Lyon, chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission, joins Good Day Chicago to show how you can discover more of Illinois.

Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested

A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.

The U.S. takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight in the FIFA World Cup
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The U.S. faces Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. FOX Sports FIFA World Cup announcer Tyler Terens joins Chicago's Morning News to preview the matchup.

New Illinois laws in effect July 1, 2026

Several new laws are set to take effect in Illinois beginning July 1, marking the start of the state's new fiscal year. 

Park Forest residents say they're without AC as dangerous heat grips Chicagoland

Park Forest tenants say they're struggling to stay cool without AC during this week's extreme heat, while also dealing with plumbing and other maintenance issues.

Chicago crowds head to the beach amid dangerous heat wave
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Chicago crowds gathered at the beach today as temperatures soared in the 90s amid the dangerous heat wave this week.  

Birthright citizenship ruling, combatting Chicago crime | The Chicago Report
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The Supreme Court made two significant rulings on Tuesday, sparking lots of reaction. And, a nonprofit group in Chicago is stepping up to help combat crime on CTA trains during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Chicago immigrant groups celebrate SCOTUS birthright ruling: 'A moment to engage'

In Chicago, dozens of local immigrant rights organizations gathered to celebrate the decision but said the fight over immigration rights is far from over.