New fruit orchards coming to Chicago's West Side will provide food, help prevent flooding
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.
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
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.
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.
The Taste of Chicago is still days away, but road closures start this week
Road closures for next week's Taste of Chicago begin this week. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce breaks down what to expect.
Road closures for next week's Taste of Chicago begin this week. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce breaks down what to expect.
Eyes to the skies, the Strawberry Moon peaks tonight!
Monday night marks the first full moon of the summer over the Chicago-area. Hunter Miller, public observing educator at the Adler Planetarium, explains why it's called the "Strawberry Moon."
Monday night marks the first full moon of the summer over the Chicago-area. Hunter Miller, public observing educator at the Adler Planetarium, explains why it's called the "Strawberry Moon."
Chicago budget task force proposes new taxes, fees
Chicago is facing a $1.15 billion budget deficit, and Mayor Brandon Johnson's new task force has proposed a plan to address it. Task force members join Good Day Chicago to discuss the group's goals and explain how the proposed taxes and fees are intended to help close the gap.
Chicago is facing a $1.15 billion budget deficit, and Mayor Brandon Johnson's new task force has proposed a plan to address it. Task force members join Good Day Chicago to discuss the group's goals and explain how the proposed taxes and fees are intended to help close the gap.
Strait of Hormuz reopens, but relief at the pump may take time
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, but Chicago gas prices are still above the national average. GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, joins Good Day Chicago to explain why.
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, but Chicago gas prices are still above the national average. GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, joins Good Day Chicago to explain why.
2 ejected, killed in crash on Chicago's South Side
Two people were killed and four others were injured in a crash with a fire hydrant late Sunday night on Chicago's South Side.
Two people were killed and four others were injured in a crash with a fire hydrant late Sunday night on Chicago's South Side.
Worker shot, killed outside suburban Chicago Amazon fulfillment center
A man working at the Amazon fulfillment center in Matteson was shot and killed by a food delivery driver in the parking lot Sunday night, police said.
A man working at the Amazon fulfillment center in Matteson was shot and killed by a food delivery driver in the parking lot Sunday night, police said.
Man fatally shot near South Side CTA facility
A man was shot and killed near a CTA train yard in Roseland early Monday morning.
A man was shot and killed near a CTA train yard in Roseland early Monday morning.
How to stay cool as dangerous heat settles over Chicago
Dangerous heat is settling over the Chicago area this week, prompting city officials to urge residents to take precautions.
Dangerous heat is settling over the Chicago area this week, prompting city officials to urge residents to take precautions.
The first Chicagoland heat wave of 2026
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update!
U.S. and Iran trading airstrikes, despite talks to stop the violence
Now to the latest on the war with Iran. The U.S. and Iran continue to trade airstrikes in the Middle East. This, despite a memorandum of understanding to halt all violence. Trey Yingst has more from Tel Aviv.
Now to the latest on the war with Iran. The U.S. and Iran continue to trade airstrikes in the Middle East. This, despite a memorandum of understanding to halt all violence. Trey Yingst has more from Tel Aviv.
2026 Chicago Pride Parade kicks off
The Chicago Pride Parade stepped off this morning for the 55th year. It started at grace and Broadway and continued through the Northalsted neighborhood and into Lincoln Park. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker were there.
The Chicago Pride Parade stepped off this morning for the 55th year. It started at grace and Broadway and continued through the Northalsted neighborhood and into Lincoln Park. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker were there.
Ground testing in Hammond, Ind. for potential Bears stadium
The Chicago Bears are moving forward with a plan to build their new stadium in Hammond. Heavy equipment was spotted there. Joanie Lum is here with more.
The Chicago Bears are moving forward with a plan to build their new stadium in Hammond. Heavy equipment was spotted there. Joanie Lum is here with more.
Cubs take series against the Brewers; White Sox remain in 1st place & more | Chicago Sports Tonight
This week on Chicago Sports Tonight, Cassie Carlson is joined by Sam Panayotovich and 104.3 The Score's Laurence Holmes. Craig Counsell shows a lot of emotion after the Cubs take the series against the Brewers in a bullpen game. The White Sox win close games and have slug. Caleb Wilson expects to be Rookie of the Year. The Fire reportedly sign Polish star Robert Lewandowski.
This week on Chicago Sports Tonight, Cassie Carlson is joined by Sam Panayotovich and 104.3 The Score's Laurence Holmes. Craig Counsell shows a lot of emotion after the Cubs take the series against the Brewers in a bullpen game. The White Sox win close games and have slug. Caleb Wilson expects to be Rookie of the Year. The Fire reportedly sign Polish star Robert Lewandowski.
Chicago Weather: Dangerous Heat Wave Settles In This Week
Fox Chicago's JD Rudd has the latest forecast.
Fox Chicago's JD Rudd has the latest forecast.
Illinois pauses gas tax hike. What that means for drivers | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois will not increase its gas tax on July 1 as previously scheduled. We speak to the Illinois Policy Institute and a former state lawmaker about what that means for drivers.
Illinois will not increase its gas tax on July 1 as previously scheduled. We speak to the Illinois Policy Institute and a former state lawmaker about what that means for drivers.
Chicago's minimum wage set to increase on July 1 | ChicagoLIVE
The minimum wage in the City of Chicago is set to increase next month. We learn more about what that means for workers.
The minimum wage in the City of Chicago is set to increase next month. We learn more about what that means for workers.
New book by military vet, entrepreneur provides code on how to live your life
"The Awake Code," a new book about to be released, is meant to guide people seeking a greater purpose in life.
"The Awake Code," a new book about to be released, is meant to guide people seeking a greater purpose in life.