Inside CTA's transit crackdown on crime and fare evasion
FOX Chicago’s Tia Ewing takes viewers inside the Cook County Sheriff’s crackdown on crime and fare evasion across the CTA train system.
FOX Chicago’s Tia Ewing takes viewers inside the Cook County Sheriff’s crackdown on crime and fare evasion across the CTA train system.
Johnson signs order to create Chicago gun violence reduction office
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
Is there more behind Chicago's parking meter deal?
Block Club Chicago’s Jon Hansen joins Good Day Chicago to discuss details surrounding the controversial parking meter deal and why Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has not been sharing related information.
Block Club Chicago’s Jon Hansen joins Good Day Chicago to discuss details surrounding the controversial parking meter deal and why Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has not been sharing related information.
Chicago youth call for more safe spaces to gather across the city amid teen takeover backlash
Teens are calling for more safe spaces to gather across the city, as “teen takeovers” continue to raise concern among Chicago residents. Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss possible solutions.
Teens are calling for more safe spaces to gather across the city, as “teen takeovers” continue to raise concern among Chicago residents. Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss possible solutions.
Homicides up 8% in Chicago despite overall drop in crime
Chicago is seeing a decline in overall crime, but homicides are up 8% compared to last year. Roseanna Ander, founding executive director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab, joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss the latest trends.
Chicago is seeing a decline in overall crime, but homicides are up 8% compared to last year. Roseanna Ander, founding executive director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab, joins Chicago’s Morning News to discuss the latest trends.
Johnson signs order to create Chicago gun violence reduction office
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.
Chicago mayor moves to create permanent gun violence reduction department
Chicago could soon have a new department focused solely on reducing gun violence. Here's what the proposal includes.
Chicago could soon have a new department focused solely on reducing gun violence. Here's what the proposal includes.
The mystery behind Chicago City Hall's missing painting
A painting that hung in an aide’s office during the Lori Lightfoot administration disappeared in 2023. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Robert Herguth joins Good Day Chicago to break down the mystery.
A painting that hung in an aide’s office during the Lori Lightfoot administration disappeared in 2023. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Robert Herguth joins Good Day Chicago to break down the mystery.
How a Chicago gun violence reduction department would work
Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson discusses a proposal to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction, efforts to address the causes of violence and questions about accountability, investment and public safety in Chicago neighborhoods.
Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson discusses a proposal to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction, efforts to address the causes of violence and questions about accountability, investment and public safety in Chicago neighborhoods.
Chicago City Hall meetings focus on neighborhood gambling, youth violence strategy
Chicago leaders are set for a busy day at City Hall as officials discuss neighborhood gambling and efforts to reduce youth violence.
Chicago leaders are set for a busy day at City Hall as officials discuss neighborhood gambling and efforts to reduce youth violence.
Chicago sues Airbnb, host over alleged illegal rentals
Chicago is taking Airbnb to court over alleged illegal short-term rentals. Here's what city leaders say.
Chicago is taking Airbnb to court over alleged illegal short-term rentals. Here's what city leaders say.
Chicago declares June 25 as 'Horace Grant Day' in honor of Bulls legend
June 25 is officially "Horace Grant Day" in Chicago. Former Chicago Bulls player Horace Grant joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the special recognition.
June 25 is officially "Horace Grant Day" in Chicago. Former Chicago Bulls player Horace Grant joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the special recognition.
Chicago leaders call for new gun violence reduction department after deadly weekend
After a weekend that left at least six people dead and 33 others injured in shootings across Chicago, faith leaders, community activists and city officials are renewing calls for a permanent city department dedicated to reducing gun violence.
After a weekend that left at least six people dead and 33 others injured in shootings across Chicago, faith leaders, community activists and city officials are renewing calls for a permanent city department dedicated to reducing gun violence.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at Juneteenth Day of Action rally
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke out at the Juneteenth Day of Action rally in downtown Chicago on June 20, 2026.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke out at the Juneteenth Day of Action rally in downtown Chicago on June 20, 2026.
Chicago's social media tax is surpassing expectations, raising $16.4M in its first 4 months | ChicagoLIVE
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.
Mayor Johnson loses sole power to appoint CTA President under new transit authority | ChicagoLIVE
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority took effect June 1, placing Chicagoland transit under new oversight and ending Mayor Johnson's sole authority to appoint the CTA president.
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority took effect June 1, placing Chicagoland transit under new oversight and ending Mayor Johnson's sole authority to appoint the CTA president.
Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at Englewood ground breaking | The Loop
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Resident Association of Greater Englewood to break ground on The Re-up at 59th And Racine.
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the Resident Association of Greater Englewood to break ground on The Re-up at 59th And Racine.
Mayor Brandon Johnson surveys storm damage as thousands remain without power
Thousands of Chicago residents remained without power Friday evening as crews continued working to restore service and assess damage from a powerful storm system that impacted every corner of the city.
Thousands of Chicago residents remained without power Friday evening as crews continued working to restore service and assess damage from a powerful storm system that impacted every corner of the city.
Chicago Bears announce intentions to build stadium in Hammond, Indiana
The Chicago Bears plan to move forward with building their new stadium out of state.
The Chicago Bears plan to move forward with building their new stadium out of state.
Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor
More than a year after bids were submitted to replace Chicago's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, some aldermen say they still have no answers about what comes next — and families affected by gun violence are demanding action.
More than a year after bids were submitted to replace Chicago's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, some aldermen say they still have no answers about what comes next — and families affected by gun violence are demanding action.