Christopher Nolan on how his Chicago-area roots influenced 'The Odyssey'
With The Odyssey opening in theaters July 17, FOX Chicago's Jake Hamilton talks with director Christopher Nolan about how the Chicago-area influenced his new film.
With The Odyssey opening in theaters July 17, FOX Chicago's Jake Hamilton talks with director Christopher Nolan about how the Chicago-area influenced his new film.
Chicago's Windy City Smokeout returns with expanded five-day schedule
The Windy City Smokeout is back for its biggest year yet, expanding to five days for the first time. Co-founder and partner Ed Warm joins Good Day Chicago with a preview of this year's festivities.
The Windy City Smokeout is back for its biggest year yet, expanding to five days for the first time. Co-founder and partner Ed Warm joins Good Day Chicago with a preview of this year's festivities.
What Chicago families can expect from a newly elected school board
Chicago is getting its first-ever fully elected school board in January 2027. Bridget Lee, founding executive director of the Academy for Local Leadership Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what it will mean for Chicago families and students.
Chicago is getting its first-ever fully elected school board in January 2027. Bridget Lee, founding executive director of the Academy for Local Leadership Chicago, joins Good Day Chicago to explain what it will mean for Chicago families and students.
Why experts are pushing to ban "gas station heroin"
The DEA plans to temporarily ban 7-OH, a synthetic kratom-derived compound often referred to as "gas station heroin." Dr. Nzinga Harrison, chief medical officer and co-founder of Eleanor Health, discusses the risks associated with these products.
The DEA plans to temporarily ban 7-OH, a synthetic kratom-derived compound often referred to as "gas station heroin." Dr. Nzinga Harrison, chief medical officer and co-founder of Eleanor Health, discusses the risks associated with these products.
Pritzker signs Illinois AI accountability bill
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois' AI accountability bill, legislation aimed at protecting residents as artificial intelligence continues to evolve.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois' AI accountability bill, legislation aimed at protecting residents as artificial intelligence continues to evolve.
How to help ease this summer’s Type O blood shortage
There’s a massive shortage of Type O blood this summer. Nadia Ramirez, a teen who received a blood transfusion, joins Good Day Chicago to explain why donating blood is so important.
There’s a massive shortage of Type O blood this summer. Nadia Ramirez, a teen who received a blood transfusion, joins Good Day Chicago to explain why donating blood is so important.
10-year-old Chicago boy killed in Gary shooting over Fourth of July weekend
Montana Weathers, 10, was killed in an early Sunday morning shooting in Gary, Indiana. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis reports on the latest developments in the investigation.
Montana Weathers, 10, was killed in an early Sunday morning shooting in Gary, Indiana. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis reports on the latest developments in the investigation.
ComEd faces repeated outages, storm damage amid severe summer weather
It has been a busy summer for ComEd as June and July storms have caused widespread outages and damage. ComEd Senior Manager of Communications John Schoen breaks down the company's response.
It has been a busy summer for ComEd as June and July storms have caused widespread outages and damage. ComEd Senior Manager of Communications John Schoen breaks down the company's response.
10-year-old killed in Gary, holiday violence and Wisconsin memorial | 8 a.m. update
Start your morning with the latest headlines: a 10-year-old boy killed in Gary, Fourth of July weekend violence across the Chicago area and a memorial honoring the children killed in Wisconsin.
Start your morning with the latest headlines: a 10-year-old boy killed in Gary, Fourth of July weekend violence across the Chicago area and a memorial honoring the children killed in Wisconsin.
Chicagoland gets break from heat, storms with sunny, comfortable weather
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Balogun Cleared for USA + White Sox Snubbed with ONE All-Star? | Chicago Sports Tonight
This week on Chicago Sports Tonight, Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson is joined by the Score's Matt Spiegel and CHSN's Gabe Ramirez to break down FIFA’s shocking twist overturning Folarin Balogun's red card ban, clearing Team USA’s star to play Belgium. Plus, they head to the diamond where the White Sox have taken sole possession of 1st place in the AL Central—despite massive disrespect and a major All-Star game snub for Colson Montgomery, the Cubs' latest series against the Cardinals, and the Bulls' addition of Norman Powell. Plus, Bears QB Caleb Williams gifts Pop Leo XIV an autographed jersey.
This week on Chicago Sports Tonight, Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson is joined by the Score's Matt Spiegel and CHSN's Gabe Ramirez to break down FIFA’s shocking twist overturning Folarin Balogun's red card ban, clearing Team USA’s star to play Belgium. Plus, they head to the diamond where the White Sox have taken sole possession of 1st place in the AL Central—despite massive disrespect and a major All-Star game snub for Colson Montgomery, the Cubs' latest series against the Cardinals, and the Bulls' addition of Norman Powell. Plus, Bears QB Caleb Williams gifts Pop Leo XIV an autographed jersey.
Cook County opioid overdose deaths down for third-straight year | ChicagoLIVE
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County continue to decline for the third straight year, according to a new report. We hear from Dr. Rachel Rubin, of the Cook County Department of Public Health, to learn more about what's driving the trend.
Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County continue to decline for the third straight year, according to a new report. We hear from Dr. Rachel Rubin, of the Cook County Department of Public Health, to learn more about what's driving the trend.
Massive fire breaks out on Chicago's Near South Side
The Chicago Fire Department spent hours trying to put out a massive fire on the city's South Side overnight. The fire was so intense that neighbors had to evacuate their homes.
The Chicago Fire Department spent hours trying to put out a massive fire on the city's South Side overnight. The fire was so intense that neighbors had to evacuate their homes.
Fireworks display in Chicago suburbs gets out of hand, causing injuries
In Bridgeview and neighboring suburbs, fireworks celebrations got out of hand on Saturday night.
In Bridgeview and neighboring suburbs, fireworks celebrations got out of hand on Saturday night.
Trump speaks after Freedom 250 event delayed due to weather
Thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the Fourth of July had to evacuate due to severe weather but President Trump did give his speech to commemorate the nation's birthday.
Thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the Fourth of July had to evacuate due to severe weather but President Trump did give his speech to commemorate the nation's birthday.
Chicago Weather: Clouds remain with us as rain clears away
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for July 5, 2026.
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for July 5, 2026.
NASCAR returns to Joliet on 4th of July weekend | ChicagoLIVE
For the first time in years, NASCAR is returning to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet.
For the first time in years, NASCAR is returning to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet.
What America 250 means for Native Americans | ChicagoLIVE
With America 250 celebrations underway around the country, we speak with Northwestern Professor Doug Kiel on the importance of the occasion for Native Americans.
With America 250 celebrations underway around the country, we speak with Northwestern Professor Doug Kiel on the importance of the occasion for Native Americans.
Chicago Weather: More showers to come for 4th of July
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for July 4, 2026.
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for July 4, 2026.
Chicago weather: Showers, thunderstorms expected over Fourth of July weekend
Mark Strehl has your weather update!
Mark Strehl has your weather update!