Chicago man sentenced for armed bank robberies: 'serious, violent, criminal conduct'
A Chicago man has been sentenced for a string of armed bank robberies that terrorized customers and staff in 2020 and 2021.
Chicago Michael Jackson impersonator visits nursing home, but resident steals the show
It was a “thriller" of a day at an Orland Park nursing home!
Orland Park nursing home resident steals the show during Michael Jackson impersonator visit
It was a “thriller" of a day at Alden of Orland Park nursing home.
Poll: Most Americans still support stricter gun laws, assault weapons ban
While most Americans agree that there needs to be tougher gun laws and a ban on assault weapons, opinions were split on outlawing guns in the nation based on findings in a recent poll.
FULL SPEECH: CPD Supt. Snelling delivers remarks at Officer Martinez's funeral
A funeral was held Monday for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, who was killed in the line of duty.
An Indian family froze to death at the US-Canada border, a journey that's becoming more common
On the last night of their lives, Jagdish Patel, his wife and their two young children tried to slip into the U.S. across a near-empty stretch of the Canadian border.
Human smuggling trial begins after Indian family's freezing death near Canada border
Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men on Monday will face trial on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.
When is the Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting?
'Tis the season! The annual Christmas tree lighting is quickly approaching.
3 teens charged in recent Evanston robberies
Three teenage boys were charged in connection with a series of robberies in Evanstons.
Here are Illinois' top 10 elementary schools, according to new report
If you’ve ever wondered which elementary schools in Illinois are leading the pack, a new report from U.S. News & World Report has the answers.
Suburban DMV location to permanently close next week
The Illinois Secretary of State announced a DMV facility in suburban Chicago will be closing its doors for good next Monday.
Suburban woman who attacked couple over pro-Palestine hoodie charged with hate crime: prosecutors
A woman was arrested after allegedly attacking a couple wearing clothing with the word "Palestine" at a Panera Bread restaurant in Downers Grove.
Spirit Airlines bankruptcy: What travelers need to know
Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday morning, following months of uncertainty about its future as proposed mergers with JetBlue and Frontier did not pan out.
Student loan seminar helps West Side residents navigate college finances
Rae Kaplan from Kaplan Law Firm held a student loan seminar Saturday in the North Austin neighborhood
Northwestern reveals inside look of new Ryan Field
Northwestern released a video rendering showing the inside of the new $850 million Ryan Field. The stadium will serve as a year-round venue for the community.
Delightful Pastries offers pie making class ahead of Thanksgiving
A Chicago bakery has been serving delicious homestyle baked goods in Jefferson Park for more than 25 years. This Thanksgiving, Delightful Pastries is even offering a pie making class to get customers ready for the holidays.
Northwestern unveils inside look of new Ryan Field coming 2026
Northwestern University revealed renderings inside the new Ryan Field, set to open in 2026.
Metra MD-N train hits pedestrian in Lake Forest
A Metra Milwaukee District North Train struck a pedestrian Monday morning in the northern suburbs, prompting extensive delays.
How AI influences plastic surgery
Chicago-based plastic surgeon Benjamin Caughlin joined Good Day Chicago to distinguish realistic expectations from the fantasy of AI.
Palatine police seek public's help in unsolved murder
A 30-year-old man was shot and killed in Palatine in November 2023 and police are still working to solve the case. One year after the murder, Palatine police renewed their plea for anyone with information to step forward.