What to know about protecting your health amid Chicago's severe heat this week
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City officials are urging residents to stay indoors during the ongoing heat wave while expanding access to cooling centers and other resources. Fox Chicago's Joanie Lum has the latest.

Extreme heat tips: How to cool off and sleep better amid hot temps
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A look at the cooling centers and public buildings available across Chicago, along with simple tips to stay cool while sleeping and warning signs that could signal heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

How Ed Sheeran and Martin Garrix helped make the 'Chicago wedding of the year' | ChicagoLIVE
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Most people don’t get the opportunity to party with Ed Sheeran and Martin Garrix at a wedding, but Mike Kindelin, brother of the bride, joins ChicagoLIVE explains how a direct message led to both artists joining in on the fun.

Chicago faces lawsuit over alleged water overcharges dating back to 2016 | ChicagoLIVE
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A new lawsuit filed by Kickham Hanley PLLC alleges that Chicago has overcharged residents for water since 2016. Gregory Hanley, a partner and attorney at the firm, joins ChicagoLive to discuss the details of the case.

What's "nature's Ozempic" and does it really work? | ChicagoLIVE
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A new social media trend claims that taking a scoop of gelatin mixed with water can curb appetite and lead to weight loss. Dietitian Maggie Michalczyk joins ChicagoLIVE to break down whether it works.

New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. 

American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds

As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

Wet-bulb temperature: The hidden measure behind humid heat
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Ever heard of wet-bulb temperature? It’s measures how humid the weather is. FOX Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody explains what it means for Chicago’s extreme heat.

Taste of Chicago prompts road closures downtown

Drivers near downtown Chicago will begin seeing street closures Monday morning as crews prepare for the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park next month.

Future Great Lakes trail to offer unbroken passage along entire shoreline

Ferry crossings, international bridges, and thousands of miles of shoreline are all part of what will one day be a continuous trail spanning the entire Great Lakes.

Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots and Federal Reserve governor firing
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The Supreme Court released rulings in two high-profile cases Monday morning. North Central College professor Stephen Caliendo joins The Loop to break down it means.

JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA

A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.

Man shot, killed by food delivery driver outside suburban Chicago Amazon facility
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More details are emerging about the deadly shooting outside an Amazon warehouse in Matteson. Fox Chicago's Brittany Toolis reports live from the scene with the latest on the investigation.

Cook County crime: Man charged after ghost gun found; $1.3M in stolen cargo recovered in separate case

A 20-year-old man is charged after Cook County deputies said they found a loaded ghost gun during a traffic stop. Meanwhile, investigators recovered more than $1.3 million in stolen cargo in a separate case.

New fruit orchards coming to Chicago's West Side will provide food, help prevent flooding
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The Garfield Park Community Orchards project is converting 10 vacant lots into community gardens designed to promote food access and less flooding. Project leaders join Good Day Chicago to discuss its impact on West Side residents.

'An amazing, unforgettable experience': Team Illinois excels at Special Olympics USA Games
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Team Illinois returned home from the Special Olympics USA Games with plenty of medals to celebrate. Team members join Good Day Chicago to talk about their achievements and their experience at the Games.