New minimum wage law goes into effect for Cook County workers
A number of new laws are going into effect today that includes one involving minimum wage. In Cook County, those workers will see an increase. Joining us to explain this is employment trends expert and President of Employco USA Rob Wilson.
A number of new laws are going into effect today that includes one involving minimum wage. In Cook County, those workers will see an increase. Joining us to explain this is employment trends expert and President of Employco USA Rob Wilson.
More street closures go into effect this weekend ahead of NASCAR Street Race
More and more downtown roads are being shut down as Chicago prepares to host the NASCAR street race.
More and more downtown roads are being shut down as Chicago prepares to host the NASCAR street race.
Taylor Casey Bahamas search: Missing Chicago woman’s phone found in ocean, police say
A phone belonging to the Chicago woman who vanished in the Bahamas while attending a yoga retreat has been found in the ocean, according to a local media report.
A phone belonging to the Chicago woman who vanished in the Bahamas while attending a yoga retreat has been found in the ocean, according to a local media report.
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas reportedly catches fire and briefly loses power
A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, billed as the world’s largest cruise ship, and also led to a brief loss of power, according to reports.
A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, billed as the world’s largest cruise ship, and also led to a brief loss of power, according to reports.
'The Book that (almost) got me Fired' talks about corporate America
Kelly K. James talks about going back to corporate America after 20 years as a freelancer.
Kelly K. James talks about going back to corporate America after 20 years as a freelancer.
TSA says new high-tech equipment will speed up screening process
The TSA said the new technology unveiled this week will help streamline security for millions of Americans.
The TSA said the new technology unveiled this week will help streamline security for millions of Americans.
Julian Assange arrives in Australia after plea deal
Julian Assange returned home as a free man after years of fighting extradition to the United States.
Julian Assange returned home as a free man after years of fighting extradition to the United States.
Highland Park parade shooting suspect rejects plea deal
Victims and victims' families spoke out after Robert Crimo III rejected a plea deal in court Wednesday.
Victims and victims' families spoke out after Robert Crimo III rejected a plea deal in court Wednesday.
American reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershovich was in Russian court Wednesday more than a year after he was arrested on espionage charges while on a work trip outside Moscow. These types of trials can last months. His next court date was set for Aug. 13.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershovich was in Russian court Wednesday more than a year after he was arrested on espionage charges while on a work trip outside Moscow. These types of trials can last months. His next court date was set for Aug. 13.
New sports coming to Summer 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are just a month away. This year, four new sports are joining the ranks. There will be breakdancing, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing. Northern Illinois University professor Jenn Jacobs joins Good Day Chicago with what more to expect at this year's games.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are just a month away. This year, four new sports are joining the ranks. There will be breakdancing, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing. Northern Illinois University professor Jenn Jacobs joins Good Day Chicago with what more to expect at this year's games.
Meet Carrie: Elmhurst woman turns 102, still working and exercising daily
An Elmhurst woman is celebrating 102 years of life! And now, she's sharing her secrets to a long and healthy life.
An Elmhurst woman is celebrating 102 years of life! And now, she's sharing her secrets to a long and healthy life.
Israel-Hamas war tensions impacting key New York race
Tensions within the Democratic Party about President Biden?s handling of the Israel-Hamas war are playing out in a key New York primary race.
Tensions within the Democratic Party about President Biden?s handling of the Israel-Hamas war are playing out in a key New York primary race.
Julian Assange expected to reach plea deal with the U.S.
Julian Assange is set to make a plea deal with the United States following years of him on the run.
Julian Assange is set to make a plea deal with the United States following years of him on the run.
Russia vows retaliation after deadly Ukrainian airstrike
Moscow said Ukraine used U.S.-made missiles in an attack on Russia-occupied Crimea. The Kremlin is now accusing Washington of waging a "hybrid war" against Russia.
Moscow said Ukraine used U.S.-made missiles in an attack on Russia-occupied Crimea. The Kremlin is now accusing Washington of waging a "hybrid war" against Russia.
NOAA to launch GOES-U weather satellite
The GOES-U is the fourth and final installation in NOAA's GOES-R series. The advanced weather tracking satellite is set to launch Tuesday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
The GOES-U is the fourth and final installation in NOAA's GOES-R series. The advanced weather tracking satellite is set to launch Tuesday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Chicago woman reported missing in the Bahamas
A Chicago woman was reported missing in the Bahamas. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said Taylor Casey was last seen on Paradise Island on Wednesday of last week.
A Chicago woman was reported missing in the Bahamas. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said Taylor Casey was last seen on Paradise Island on Wednesday of last week.
Netanyahu rejects US-backed ceasefire
A tentative ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is in jeopardy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he's rejecting the US-basked plan.
A tentative ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is in jeopardy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he's rejecting the US-basked plan.
Protesters in Tel Aviv call for cease-fire, release of hostages in Gaza
Thousands of protesters are marching through the streets of Tel Aviv. On Saturday, they made demands for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Thousands of protesters are marching through the streets of Tel Aviv. On Saturday, they made demands for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in S. Korea amid rising N. Korea threats
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
Prince William shakes it off at Taylor Swift concert
Prince William and his children snapped selfies with Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
Prince William and his children snapped selfies with Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.