Timelapse: Wildfire smoke cloaks downtown Chicago
An overnight timelapse shows how Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Chicago in a matter of hours.
An overnight timelapse shows how Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Chicago in a matter of hours.
Man breaches security on 'Today' show, lunges and hurls slur at Craig Melvin | TMZ
TMZ's Michael Babcock joins Good Day to break down the details of a security breach on the 'Today' show involving a man who allegedly lunged and hurled a racial slur at co-host Craig Melvin, as well as the cause of death for 'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill.
TMZ's Michael Babcock joins Good Day to break down the details of a security breach on the 'Today' show involving a man who allegedly lunged and hurled a racial slur at co-host Craig Melvin, as well as the cause of death for 'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill.
University of Chicago poll: Under 14% of voters approve of Mayor Johnson reelection run
A new poll from University of Chicago found over half of voters oppose Mayor Johnson running for reelection. Christopher Berry from the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation joins Good Day to talk about the findings and what's next for the Chicago mayoral election.
A new poll from University of Chicago found over half of voters oppose Mayor Johnson running for reelection. Christopher Berry from the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation joins Good Day to talk about the findings and what's next for the Chicago mayoral election.
"Torture" lawsuit against Illinois prisons over solitary confinement | The Chicago Report
A new federal lawsuit accuses the Illinois Department of Corrections of "torturous" practices at the maximum-security Menard Correctional Center. The suit, filed by the MacArthur Justice Center and Akin, alleges that three incarcerated men were locked in cramped solitary cells for months without being allowed outside to exercise. Anita Blanton talks to Alexa Van Brunt of the MJC to break down the allegations of eighth amendment violations.
A new federal lawsuit accuses the Illinois Department of Corrections of "torturous" practices at the maximum-security Menard Correctional Center. The suit, filed by the MacArthur Justice Center and Akin, alleges that three incarcerated men were locked in cramped solitary cells for months without being allowed outside to exercise. Anita Blanton talks to Alexa Van Brunt of the MJC to break down the allegations of eighth amendment violations.
Why Chicago school board candidates are being kicked off the ballot | The Chicago Report
Anita Blanton speaks with Chicago school board candidates Dr. Angel Velez and Tameka Walton about their recent ballot challenges. Board Vice President Velez details his fight to appeal his official removal from the ballot, while Walton breaks down her newly launched write-in campaigns. Both warn that signature objections will leave parents with less choices this November.
Anita Blanton speaks with Chicago school board candidates Dr. Angel Velez and Tameka Walton about their recent ballot challenges. Board Vice President Velez details his fight to appeal his official removal from the ballot, while Walton breaks down her newly launched write-in campaigns. Both warn that signature objections will leave parents with less choices this November.
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert across Illinois
Wildfire smoke from Canada is wreaking havoc across Illinois with air quality plummeting in some locations
Wildfire smoke from Canada is wreaking havoc across Illinois with air quality plummeting in some locations
Chicago biker braves wildfire smoke despite hazardous conditions
Wildfire smoke in the Chicago area prompted an air quality alert but that didn't stop one triathelete from training in the hazardous conditions.
Wildfire smoke in the Chicago area prompted an air quality alert but that didn't stop one triathelete from training in the hazardous conditions.
Chicago's air quality may be the worst ever recorded
Wildfire smoke from Canada is pushing air quality to dangerous levels across the Chicago area.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is pushing air quality to dangerous levels across the Chicago area.
Wildfire smoke, heat and poor air quality make for dangerous day in Chicago
Wildfire smoke—not the heat—is expected to be the biggest weather story across Chicagoland today. Here's what to expect.
Wildfire smoke—not the heat—is expected to be the biggest weather story across Chicagoland today. Here's what to expect.
Wildfire smoke, dangerous air quality overshadow another hot day across Chicagoland
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Saint Lucia travel warning: Why the US raised its advisory to Level 2
Some people may be thinking about taking a cruise or visiting Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. But, there's a new travel warning out for Americans. The State Department raised their advisory to Level Two on a scale of one to four. Here to talk about it is travel advisor Kevin Coffey.
Some people may be thinking about taking a cruise or visiting Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. But, there's a new travel warning out for Americans. The State Department raised their advisory to Level Two on a scale of one to four. Here to talk about it is travel advisor Kevin Coffey.
Amazon sued after Indiana teen suffered life-changing injuries in school bus crash
The family of Indiana teen Lucas Bradshaw is suing Amazon and others, alleging they failed to keep an unsafe commercial driver off the road before a 2025 school bus crash that left him with life-changing injuries.
The family of Indiana teen Lucas Bradshaw is suing Amazon and others, alleging they failed to keep an unsafe commercial driver off the road before a 2025 school bus crash that left him with life-changing injuries.
Little Village vigil remembers two men killed by ICE agents
A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday night in Little Village for two men who were killed by ICE agents.
A candlelight vigil was held Wednesday night in Little Village for two men who were killed by ICE agents.
CPD Spt. Snelling's last day, CPS releases proposed budget for 2027 | The Chicago Report
Chicago's top cop is calling it a career. Wednesday was Superintendent Larry Snelling's last day on the job. And, Chicago Public Schools released its proposed operating budget for 2027. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Chicago's top cop is calling it a career. Wednesday was Superintendent Larry Snelling's last day on the job. And, Chicago Public Schools released its proposed operating budget for 2027. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Wildfire smoke in Chicago: Air Quality Alert in effect Thursday. Here's what to know
JD Rudd has your weather update!
JD Rudd has your weather update!
What to expect from the White Sox in the second half of the season | Chicago Sports Tonight
It's hot outside in Chicago, but the White Sox have been hotter at points this season. MLB.com White Sox writer Scott Merkin joins the show to talk what the expectations are in the second half of the season.
It's hot outside in Chicago, but the White Sox have been hotter at points this season. MLB.com White Sox writer Scott Merkin joins the show to talk what the expectations are in the second half of the season.
What we've learned about Bulls' rookie Caleb Wilson at summer league | Chicago Sports Tonight
Bulls' rookei Caleb Wilson is taking the highlight reel by storm this summer. The Athletic's Joel Lorenzi joins the show to talk about what we learned about Caleb Wilson in NBA Summer League.
Bulls' rookei Caleb Wilson is taking the highlight reel by storm this summer. The Athletic's Joel Lorenzi joins the show to talk about what we learned about Caleb Wilson in NBA Summer League.
Data center fears mount after Illinois village residents prepare for the worst
It's been two days since we first told you about Constellation Energy buying several hundred acres of land in or near the Village of Essex and it's still anyone's guess what they are going to do with all of that land.
It's been two days since we first told you about Constellation Energy buying several hundred acres of land in or near the Village of Essex and it's still anyone's guess what they are going to do with all of that land.
Amazon sued over Indiana school bus crash that left teen with catastrophic injuries
The family of an Indiana teen is now suing Amazon. The teen had catastrophic injuries from a school bus crash from last year. The family is alleging the company failed to keep an unsafe driver off the road.
The family of an Indiana teen is now suing Amazon. The teen had catastrophic injuries from a school bus crash from last year. The family is alleging the company failed to keep an unsafe driver off the road.
'Mini Nerf football': Hailstone produced during severe storms breaks Illinois record
A Kankakee 14-year-old discovered a larger-than-average hailstone during severe storms in Illinois. That hailstone broke the record for largest hailstone not just in Illinois but possibly for any place east of the Mississippi River. FOX Chicago meteorologist JD Rudd explains how the hailstone was discovered and how researchers found it broke the record.
A Kankakee 14-year-old discovered a larger-than-average hailstone during severe storms in Illinois. That hailstone broke the record for largest hailstone not just in Illinois but possibly for any place east of the Mississippi River. FOX Chicago meteorologist JD Rudd explains how the hailstone was discovered and how researchers found it broke the record.