Chicago weather: Wet, rainy Father's Day Sunday ahead

We hope your Father’s Day plans are set for early in the day, because we’re expecting plenty of rainfall for much of the day.

Chicago weather: Father's Day brings showers and below-average highs

Cooler temperatures and periods of rain are expected across the Chicago area Sunday on Father's Day as a weather system moves into the region.

When Charles Lindbergh crash landed in Illinois | Monument Moment
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      We have a brand new Monument Moment for you tonight -- part of our ongoing series that uses local historical markers, statues and monuments to tell a story about the past you might now know.       And tonight's monument moment was actually suggest by our own Mark Strehl, a native of Ottawa., about a famous flier who crash landed right here in Illinois just before he became a worldwide hero.

Two killed in Schaumburg crash
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In northwest suburban Schaumburg, Golf Road was closed for some time this afternoon following a crash that killed two people.

12 injured in Friday mass shooting in Roseland
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    A mass shooting overnight in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.       At least a dozen people shot. One of them critically.       And tonight Mayor Brandon Johnson is promising a full city response.

Peace deal on shaky ground as Israel attacks Lebanon
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Just days after the announced ceasefire, Iran says it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz. They say it's in response to Isreali attacks on Lebanon, but the White House says the strait is in fact open for business. The vice president now on his way to Switzerland for those peace talks that were supposed to kick off yesterday.  Fox's Alex Hogan has more from Tel Aviv.

‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures

As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century.

3 Grand Canyon deaths blamed on the heat as 100+ degree days continue

Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits again this week at the Grand Canyon, which has seen an increasing number of heat-related incidents, including the deaths of three hikers.

When will gas prices drop after US-Iran deal? | ChicagoLIVE
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We hear from Michael Negron from the Center for American Progress on the latest state of gas prices as the U.S. and Iran work through a ceasefire deal.

Chicago to purchase Greyhound bus station. What that means | ChicagoLIVE
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After the Chicago City Council approved the purchase of a Greyhound bus station, city leaders hope to improve the site and keep it running for commuters. Ald. Bill Conway (34th Ward) joined the show to talk about the effort.

Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know

The first day of summer arrives this weekend.  June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.