Miss Black Illinois Ebony Graves to compete for national title
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Miss Black Illinois 2023 Ebony Graves is on her way to compete in the Miss Black USA Pageant on Aug. 6 in Washington, D.C. Ebony joined Good Day Chicago on Friday to talk about how she?s been preparing for her big trip, and what the title could mean for her.

F-16's scrambled to intercept plane that later crashed in Virginia
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The lead federal investigator is now at the site of a fatal plane crash in the Blue Ridge Mountains that sparked some tense moments, with the U.S. scrambling F-16 fighter jets in a supersonic chase on Sunday.

Bank execs blame panicked depositors for failures, but senators blame them
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Top executives at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank largely avoided taking responsibility for their banks? dramatic failures at a Senate hearing Tuesday, instead using their time to assign blame to events they said were largely out of their control.

Former White House aides to testify at Jan. 6 hearing
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Former President Donald Trump will be under the microscope Thursday night as the Jan. 6 committee discusses what he did and didn't do during the 187 minutes when the Capitol was breached.

What to expect from today's Jan. 6 Capitol Riot hearing
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Dr. Stephen Maynard Caliendo from North Central College breaks down what he expects to see Monday as the second congressional hearing examining Trump?s role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack begins.

Dozens of veterans board the 100th voyage of Honor Flight Chicago
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Honor Flight Chicago sent dozens of veterans from Chicago to the nation's capitol on Wednesday, marking the 100th trip made by the organization.

Honor Flight Chicago prepares for its 100th flight to D.C. honoring veterans
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Mary Pettinato and WWII veteran Irv Abramson talks about the opportunities and experiences that Honor Flight Chicago has provided for veterans for nearly 100 flights

Groundbreaking for the National Medal of Honor Museum to take place this week
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Captain Chris Cassidy, president and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, talks about breaking ground on an amazing new museum commemorating American heroes in Washington D.C.

Silver Spring explosion: 10 transported in apartment building blast, several unaccounted for

UPDATE: During an afternoon press conference, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Goldstein said there are several tenants "unaccounted for." Officials do not have an exact number of how many people are missing. The search will continue through the night. 

Capitol Riot: A look back on year since January 6 insurrection

January 6 marks one year since the U.S. Capitol riot, when pro-Donald Trump rioters charged the steps as Congress began counting the Electoral College votes. 

Rep. Marie Newman reflects on Capitol riot, lessons learned from insurrection
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Rep. Marie Newman (D-Ill.) shares her thoughts on President Joe Biden's remarks on the one-year anniversary of the attack on the Capitol and what her experience was like on that fateful day.

Lake Forest brothers plead guilty in Capitol riot
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Two North Shore brothers who entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection each pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor charges connected with the breach.

Cook County clerk welcomes honor flight home
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Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough took part in a special ceremony for her husband on Thursday.