200% economic return? New report looks at Rebuild Illinois plan 6 years later | The Chicago Report
A new analysis of the six-year, $30 billion "Rebuild Illinois" capital program reveals the historic infrastructure initiative delivered a 200% return on investment to the state's economy. Frank Manzo with the Illinois Economic Policy Institute explains the report.
A new analysis of the six-year, $30 billion "Rebuild Illinois" capital program reveals the historic infrastructure initiative delivered a 200% return on investment to the state's economy. Frank Manzo with the Illinois Economic Policy Institute explains the report.
Millionaire's tax referendum is back, parking meter deadline | The Chicago Report
The Millionaire's Tax referendum was passed for the Cook County ballot. And, the Chicago City Council is pushing back against the parking meter deadline. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
The Millionaire's Tax referendum was passed for the Cook County ballot. And, the Chicago City Council is pushing back against the parking meter deadline. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Colston Loveland already top-10 TE? Coby Bryant misses cut | Chicago Sports Tonight
Bears' rookie tight end Colston Loveland earns recognition as a top-10 NFL tight end. And, why cornerback Coby Bryant was left off of the rankings.
Bears' rookie tight end Colston Loveland earns recognition as a top-10 NFL tight end. And, why cornerback Coby Bryant was left off of the rankings.
Cook County voters will decide on 'Millionaire's Tax' referendum this November | The Chicago Report
Cook County voters will decide this November on a proposed 3% income tax surcharge for individuals earning more than $1 million annually. The non-binding advisory referendum aims to gauge support for passing it and utilizing the revenue to split funding between public education and local property tax relief. Anita Blanton breaks down the resolution with Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller.
Cook County voters will decide this November on a proposed 3% income tax surcharge for individuals earning more than $1 million annually. The non-binding advisory referendum aims to gauge support for passing it and utilizing the revenue to split funding between public education and local property tax relief. Anita Blanton breaks down the resolution with Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller.
How Cubs & Sox will approach trade deadline | Chicago Sports Tonight
How should the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox approach the trade deadline? We break it all down.
How should the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox approach the trade deadline? We break it all down.
Chicago wildfire smoke: Here's when the hazardous air is expected to clear
JD Rudd has your weather update!
JD Rudd has your weather update!
10 years after NEIU acquired properties, neighbors see first signs of progress
After a decade of frustration over vacant properties acquired through eminent domain, residents in Chicago's North Park neighborhood say they're finally seeing momentum.
After a decade of frustration over vacant properties acquired through eminent domain, residents in Chicago's North Park neighborhood say they're finally seeing momentum.
Dolton summer camp staff responds to fight videos as investigation continues
Rucker Athletics leaders say the viral fight videos look "really, really bad" but don't tell the full story, arguing staff intervened, the videos were weeks old and many of the children involved were from the same family.
Rucker Athletics leaders say the viral fight videos look "really, really bad" but don't tell the full story, arguing staff intervened, the videos were weeks old and many of the children involved were from the same family.
Popular Chicago bakery shut down after live roaches found inside
Health inspectors found 13 live cockroaches throughout the food prep and storage areas inside Magnolia Bakery in Chicago's Loop.
Health inspectors found 13 live cockroaches throughout the food prep and storage areas inside Magnolia Bakery in Chicago's Loop.
Chicago police warn residents about jewelry-snatching thieves
A man has been arrested in connection with a series of jewelry robberies across Chicago.
A man has been arrested in connection with a series of jewelry robberies across Chicago.
Hazardous air quality plagues Chicago amid potent wildfire smoke
Chicago has been battling poor air quality all day after Canadian wildfires streamed smoke all over the region.
Chicago has been battling poor air quality all day after Canadian wildfires streamed smoke all over the region.
Jesse Rogers previews the Cubs & White Sox playoff pushes | Chicago Sports Tonight
Fresh off the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, ESPN's Jesse Rogers previews the impending playoff pushes for the Cubs and White Sox, and goes in-depth on his story inside the White Sox Draft War Room.
Fresh off the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, ESPN's Jesse Rogers previews the impending playoff pushes for the Cubs and White Sox, and goes in-depth on his story inside the White Sox Draft War Room.
When wil Chicago be done with wildfire smoke?
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody explains how long Canadian wildfire smoke will hover over the city.
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody explains how long Canadian wildfire smoke will hover over the city.
Showtime! Patrick Kane reunion with Blackhawks? | Toyota Talks
Sam Panayotovich is joined by Blackhawks host Charlie Roumeliotis from WGN Radio. The guys discuss Patrick Kane's potential return to Chicago, Connor Bedard's recent shoulder surgery and the possibility of the team playing meaningful hockey next season.
Sam Panayotovich is joined by Blackhawks host Charlie Roumeliotis from WGN Radio. The guys discuss Patrick Kane's potential return to Chicago, Connor Bedard's recent shoulder surgery and the possibility of the team playing meaningful hockey next season.
The face of the 'Chicago Flips Red' movement is running for mayor | The Chicago Report
Retired Chicago police officer Danielle Carter-Walters is looking to upset the political status quo. The face of the grassroots initiative "Chicago Flips Red" joins Anita Blanton on The Chicago Report to talk about her bid for mayor. From blasting the city's sanctuary policies and public safety approach to facing off against the Chicago Teachers Union and Cook County officials, Carter-Walters explains the issues driving her campaign.
Retired Chicago police officer Danielle Carter-Walters is looking to upset the political status quo. The face of the grassroots initiative "Chicago Flips Red" joins Anita Blanton on The Chicago Report to talk about her bid for mayor. From blasting the city's sanctuary policies and public safety approach to facing off against the Chicago Teachers Union and Cook County officials, Carter-Walters explains the issues driving her campaign.
'Never seen anything like this': Today's air quality around Chicagoland is one of the worst in world
FOX Chicago meteorologists Mike Caplan and Kaitlin Cody break down the hazardous air quality and poor visibility across the Chicago area.
FOX Chicago meteorologists Mike Caplan and Kaitlin Cody break down the hazardous air quality and poor visibility across the Chicago area.
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.