Over 100 veterans take Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
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More than 100 veterans are on the way to Washington D.C. for a day of honor and remembrance on Honor Flight Chicago's 109th trip.

Kane County Fair kicks off Wednesday
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The Kane County Fair and Festival opened at noon on Wednesday. The fair offers a carnival, live music, games, food, and many more festivities.

Antioch carnival shut down after boy falls from Moby Dick ride and is flown to hospital
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A carnival in Antioch was shut down on Sunday after a boy fell from the "Moby Dick" ride. Another child who was on the ride said he was terrified that he would also fall out, and that the braces meant to secure riders were not safe. Kasey Chronis reports.

Cleanup underway in Elgin after 2 tornadoes reported
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The Elgin community was torn through by two potential tornadoes. One family's garage was completely flattened. Luckily no injuries were reported at this time. Trees can be seen sprawled across yards as people try to imagine where to begin.

Chicago Football Classic, career fair to shine light on HBCUs
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The Chicago Football Classic is back and will offer high school students a chance to see parts of the HBCU experience this September.

National Ice Cream Day: Cool ways to celebrate the informal holiday
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In case you didn't know, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. Aaron Stevenson, the architectural and technical designer of the Museum of Ice Cream, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about ways to celebrate.

Goodman Theatre hosts local indigenous artistry
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The Goodman Theatre will be hosting a three-day event this weekend, highlighting local indigenous artistry.

Is Illinois the nation's new tornado alley?
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Victor Gensini from Northern Illinois University talks about how meterological conditions contributed to crazy weather across the Chicago area yesterday.

Tornadoes tear through Cook County leaving serious damage
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There were reports of another tornado touchdown in Cook County near Countryside Wednesday evening. Trees were ripped from the ground at the roots and roofs were torn away as residents sat just underneath.

Chicago surveys damage after multiple suspected tornadoes hit city, suburbs
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National Weather Service teams were surveying storm damage Thursday in the Chicago area and northeast Illinois, where fierce winds from suspected tornadoes ripped roofs from buildings, downed trees and sent residents scrambling for safety as sirens sounded.

Using composting to help fight food inequity
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This Saturday afternoon, you can get a lesson on how to make your garden grow with the help of composting!

FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
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For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an over the counter birth control pill. A once-a-day pill called Opill should become available in the next year. Birth control is not "one size fits all." This method is a progestogen only pill. Potential users should contact their doctor with questions.

Tafara Williams: Community demands justice for victim of 2020 police shooting
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Demonstrations are demanding justice for Tafara Williams, a mother of three from Waukegan who was gravely injured in October 2020 when she was shot by a police officer.