Washington D.C. prepares for epic Independence Day celebration
We've been focusing on all the July 4th festivities happening around us, but there's a big celebration happening today at the Capitol.
Giant pandas returning to DC’s National Zoo
Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China.
USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor returns to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day weekend
The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor returns to Washington, D.C. on the National Mall this year with some new elements to honor fallen military men and women for Memorial Day.
Capitol Hill divided over Biden's threat to withhold Israel military aid
President Joe Biden's threat to withhold an arms shipment to Israel is sparking fierce debate in Washington D.C.
Protesters, cops clash in DC streets as George Washington University protest encampment cleared
Police and protesters clashed in the streets of the nation's capital Wednesday morning after officers began clearing out the pro-Palestine protest encampment on the campus of George Washington University.
First Honor Flight of the season sends local veterans to Washington D.C.
Local veterans got the honor of a lifetime Wednesday, going to our nation's Capitol to see their memorial as part of Honor Flight.
Big city mayor to hold parents accountable for their kids' truancy
School districts across the country report a growing number of students simply aren't showing up, and that chronic truancy is being linked to upticks in crime. Now, the mayor of Washington D.C. is about to unveil a plan to hold parents accountable when their kids are chronically truant.
Israel to send delegation to Washington D.C.
Plans are in the works in Washington D.C. to welcome an israeli senior delegation. The meeting will happen in the next few days.
Man in critical after setting himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy
A man is hospitalized in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington.
Historical interpreter walks us through Civil War, honors black soldiers
The Guinness Book of World Records is giving special recognition to D.C.'s African American Civil War Museum.
Zuckerberg apologizes as Senate grills tech leaders over kids' online safety
Tech leaders were taking tough questions from the Senate on Wednesday.
Winter storms wreak havoc on central and eastern U.S.
A nor'easter dropped over a foot of snow on some communities as the Midwest is bracing for its own winter storm.
White House Christmas tree falls over
Winds blew over the White House Christmas tree on Tuesday.
Chicagoans converge on D.C. National Mall for historic pro-Israel rally amidst antisemitism surge
Thousands of individuals representing Jewish organizations nationwide, along with their supporters, have converged on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for what organizers are hailing as the largest pro-Israel rally in the history of the United States.
House speaker race picks up steam as war in Israel intensifies
The House GOP is expected to vote for their speaker nominee Wednesday
What to expect from Donald Trump's court appearance today regarding 3rd indictment
Former President Donald Trump has left his residence in Bedminster, New Jersey, to appear in court in Washington, D.C., Thursday afternoon.
Report of possible active shooter prompts investigation on Capitol Hill
A report of a possible active shooter near the U.S. Senate Buildings Wednesday afternoon prompted shelter-in-place orders and evacuations by U.S. Capitol Police. Officials now say all buildings have been cleared and there is no threat.
Miss Black Illinois Ebony Graves to compete for national title
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.
Over 100 veterans take Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
More than 100 veterans are on the way to Washington D.C. for a day of honor and remembrance on Honor Flight Chicago's 109th trip.
F-16's scrambled to intercept plane that later crashed in Virginia
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.