Chicago heat wave draws large crowds to beaches as temperatures soar
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Cooling centers are open across the city of Chicago amid the dangerous heat wave this week, but many are finding relief at Chicago beaches. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.

Chicago's creative sector is the city's third-largest industry, generating $50B | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago is known for its vibrant arts scene, and it has now grown into the city’s third-largest industry. Sam Thousand of Art Alliance Illinois joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what this means for the city.

Pritzker to make Illinois first state to require coverage for preeclampsia testing | ChicagoLIVE
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Preeclampsia is a leading cause of death in pregnancy, and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is now requiring insurance to cover preeclampsia testing. Kara Boeldt, founder of End Preeclampsia, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain why its so important.

Two Chicago men charged with armed carjacking on NW Side

Two Chicago men are facing felony charges after police say they hijacked a man’s vehicle by gunpoint Sunday.

Chicago swelters under Extreme Heat Warning

Dangerous heat will continue across Chicago through Thursday before storms bring a chance for relief heading into the holiday weekend.

Deep dive into Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes and more
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The Supreme Court delivered rulings on three major cases before beginning its summer recess, addressing birthright citizenship, transgender athletes in girls’ sports, and how much political parties can spend in elections.

Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song

The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.

Oak Park releases video of fatal gas station police shooting
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Oak Park officials have released video of the fatal police-involved shooting of Christian Wallace that occurred on May 31. 

Research suggests Illinois could save millions by cutting some women's prison sentences
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New research suggests Illinois could save millions by shortening prison sentences for some women with little impact on violent crime. Colette Payne and Deanne Benos of the Women's Justice Institute discuss what these findings could mean for the criminal justice system.

Cook County assault weapon ban: Supreme Court to hear challenge

The Supreme Court will hear a major Second Amendment case that could determine the future of Cook County's assault weapon ban.

Despite the heat, Chicago teens are still getting involved in nature
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Teens in the After School Matters Design.Build.Grow.Eat. program are getting hands-on experience in gardening. Participants joined Good Day Chicago to discuss how the program helps build valuable skills.

Breaking down the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship
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Tuesday morning brought several major Supreme Court decisions, including a ruling against limits on birthright citizenship. Northwestern Law Professor Paul Gowder joins Good Day Chicago explain what the decision means.

Illinois leaders react to birthright citizenship ruling by Supreme Court

Reactions from Illinois politicians are coming in after the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s 2025 order on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.

Illinois' new e-bike, scooter rules: What to expect
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New rules for e-bikes and e-scooters are coming to Illinois. Rob Cohen, an attorney with Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, explains what the changes mean and how they'll build on existing bicycle laws.

Inside the $580M Woodlawn development that could transform the South Side
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A $580 million development in Woodlawn is one step closer to breaking ground. J. Byron Brazier, lead developer of Woodlawn Central, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the impact it could have on the South Side.

Chicago man charged with DUI in crash that killed 2 in Jackson Park

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed his passenger and another driver over the weekend in Jackson Park.