As America nears 250th birthday, Pullman National Historical Park reflects nation's railroad, labor legacy
Before luxury train travel, passengers rode on wooden benches. George Pullman's "hotels on wheels" changed that — and helped reshape America. Now, Pullman National Historical Park is bringing that history back to life.
Before luxury train travel, passengers rode on wooden benches. George Pullman's "hotels on wheels" changed that — and helped reshape America. Now, Pullman National Historical Park is bringing that history back to life.
How Chicago's Pullman neighborhood helped build America
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Chicago's Pullman neighborhood is reflecting on its outsized role in shaping American rail travel, labor history and urban development while preparing for a major restoration and revival.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Chicago's Pullman neighborhood is reflecting on its outsized role in shaping American rail travel, labor history and urban development while preparing for a major restoration and revival.
New Illinois and Indiana laws take effect today
July 1st brings new laws to Illinois and Indiana, including changes to the age limit for Illinois drivers and a cellphone ban in Indiana. FOX Chicago’s Brian Jackson breaks it all down.
July 1st brings new laws to Illinois and Indiana, including changes to the age limit for Illinois drivers and a cellphone ban in Indiana. FOX Chicago’s Brian Jackson breaks it all down.
Chicago man sentenced for stabbing woman 11 times in Naperville
A Chicago man has learned his fate after stabbing a woman he was dating nearly a dozen times.
A Chicago man has learned his fate after stabbing a woman he was dating nearly a dozen times.
'Explosive' diarrhea parasite hits Illinois as CDC searches for source
Illinois is reporting cases of a parasitic illness this summer that causes "explosive" diarrhea and can last for over a month.
Illinois is reporting cases of a parasitic illness this summer that causes "explosive" diarrhea and can last for over a month.
McHenry unveils new riverwalk mural: 'Hard to express how beautiful this is'
McHenry is celebrating America 250 with the unveiling of a new mural along their Riverwalk. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live from the opening.
McHenry is celebrating America 250 with the unveiling of a new mural along their Riverwalk. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live from the opening.
New blood test makes pancreatic cancer easier to detect
A new blood test detects pancreatic cancer in 65% of patients, up from 17% with the previous test. Northwestern Medicine Oncologist Dr. Akhil Chawla joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what it means for earlier detection.
A new blood test detects pancreatic cancer in 65% of patients, up from 17% with the previous test. Northwestern Medicine Oncologist Dr. Akhil Chawla joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what it means for earlier detection.
How ComEd is tackling power losses during the extreme heat
Extreme heat puts added stress on the Chicago-area power grid. ComEd spokesperson Tom Dominguez joins Chicago's Morning News to discuss outage prevention efforts.
Extreme heat puts added stress on the Chicago-area power grid. ComEd spokesperson Tom Dominguez joins Chicago's Morning News to discuss outage prevention efforts.
Your guide to exploring Illinois for America 250
As America 250 is only a few days away, the Illinois America 250 initiative is encouraging residents to explore the state's history. Gabrielle H. Lyon, chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission, joins Good Day Chicago to show how you can discover more of Illinois.
As America 250 is only a few days away, the Illinois America 250 initiative is encouraging residents to explore the state's history. Gabrielle H. Lyon, chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission, joins Good Day Chicago to show how you can discover more of Illinois.
New Illinois laws in effect July 1, 2026
Several new laws are set to take effect in Illinois beginning July 1, marking the start of the state's new fiscal year.
Several new laws are set to take effect in Illinois beginning July 1, marking the start of the state's new fiscal year.
Park Forest residents say they're without AC as dangerous heat grips Chicagoland
Park Forest tenants say they're struggling to stay cool without AC during this week's extreme heat, while also dealing with plumbing and other maintenance issues.
Park Forest tenants say they're struggling to stay cool without AC during this week's extreme heat, while also dealing with plumbing and other maintenance issues.
'It's terrible': Suburban Chicago man says his apartment complex is without AC amid heat wave
Residents in Chicago's south suburbs say they are living without air conditioning as dangerous heat grips the Chicago area this week.
Residents in Chicago's south suburbs say they are living without air conditioning as dangerous heat grips the Chicago area this week.
Chicago police seek 2 people in deadly South Side shooting
Chicago police are looking to identify two people in connection with a double fatal shooting from March.
Chicago police are looking to identify two people in connection with a double fatal shooting from March.
Chicago man charged 5 months after Kiara Jenkins shot, killed in Woodlawn
Chicago police say they arrested a suspect in the January killing of 36-year-old Kiara Jenkins.
Chicago police say they arrested a suspect in the January killing of 36-year-old Kiara Jenkins.
Chicago crime: Man killed in River North shooting
Chicago police are investigating a deadly River North shooting that happened overnight.
Chicago police are investigating a deadly River North shooting that happened overnight.
Chicago crime overnight: River North, Roseland shootings leave 2 dead; 3 wounded, man stabbed
Chicago police are investigating a deadly River North shooting and other overnight violence. Here's what we know.
Chicago police are investigating a deadly River North shooting and other overnight violence. Here's what we know.
Chicago weather: Extreme heat continues before holiday weekend storm chances
Extreme Heat Warning continues through Thursday, with strong to severe storms possible tomorrow night into Friday. Here's what to expect.
Extreme Heat Warning continues through Thursday, with strong to severe storms possible tomorrow night into Friday. Here's what to expect.
Chicago crowds head to the beach amid dangerous heat wave
Chicago crowds gathered at the beach today as temperatures soared in the 90s amid the dangerous heat wave this week.
Chicago crowds gathered at the beach today as temperatures soared in the 90s amid the dangerous heat wave this week.
Heat wave draws crowds to Chicago beaches as temperatures jump into the 90s
Montrose Beach was one popular place. People flocked to the beaches to escape the heat Tuesday. But it was hot there, too.
Montrose Beach was one popular place. People flocked to the beaches to escape the heat Tuesday. But it was hot there, too.
Birthright citizenship ruling, combatting Chicago crime | The Chicago Report
The Supreme Court made two significant rulings on Tuesday, sparking lots of reaction. And, a nonprofit group in Chicago is stepping up to help combat crime on CTA trains during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
The Supreme Court made two significant rulings on Tuesday, sparking lots of reaction. And, a nonprofit group in Chicago is stepping up to help combat crime on CTA trains during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."