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Former White House social secretary Desiree Rogers has been appointed to head the board of a government-supported nonprofit that promotes Chicago as a tourism and convention destination. More>>
A 9-year-old boy was seriously injured Sunday when a neighbor's dog jumped a fence and attacked him in his Roseland neighborhood backyard. More>>
An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence. More>>
Five people died and six others were taken to hospitals Monday after the van they were riding in left a southern Illinois freeway and overturned several times, Illinois State Police said. More>>
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left. More>>
Chicago teachers, parents and students are hitting the streets for a third and final day of citywide marches in protest of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to close dozens of schools. More>>
Transit officials said the first rush hour of CTA's five-month Red Line construction project went smoothly Friday morning. Mayor Emanuel also stopped by to thank commuters for taking the project in stride. More>>
Twelve people have been charged with misdemeanor offenses after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic on North Michigan Avenue and elsewhere on the Gold Coast. More>>
The derailment of an Amtrak City of New Orleans train on the Near South Side Sunday morning led to delays and a couple cancellations for trains on Metra's Rock Island District line. More>>
A woman was found dead near a bus stop at O'Hare International Airport Saturday, authorities said.
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It didn't seem right to Clinton Shepherd that the birthplace of the Ferris wheel didn't hold the record for the longest Ferris wheel ride. More>>
Clinton Shepherd, Pier Park Operations Manager, is trying to set a new world record for the longest time riding a Ferris Wheel. He was stationed at Navy Pier Thursday, preparing for this weekend's marathon event. More>>
Five people have been killed and at least 18 others wounded — including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition — in shootings across the city since Friday night. More>>
Skokie Police Chief Tony Scarpelli said Sunday police still have no suspect in custody in connection with a shooting Friday night near just outside of Westfield's Old Orchard Shopping Center. More>>
Four people were injured in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway on the Northwest Side Sunday morning.
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A 23-year-old woman was killed and four others were critically injured when two cars crashed into a building in the Far South Side Washington Heights neighborhood early Sunday. More>>
A little boy who was found alone near Douglas Park on the West Side Sunday morning has been reunited with his family.
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One number in Saturday night's Powerball drawing was the difference for a dozen Illinois players between being $10,000 richer and living the life of a multi-millionaire - whose ticket was purchased in Florida. More>>
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday. More>>
A mentally handicapped woman who went missing Friday from the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the Southwest Side has been found and returned home. More>>
Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart says there is an outbreak of lice and scabies at the county jail and the hospital serving jail detainees. More>>
So much for those dreams that many Illinoisans had, of enjoying the upcoming Memorial Day holiday with an extra couple hundred million dollars. More>>
Storm clouds are over the White House and President Obama's second term agenda is in danger of getting sidetracked. More>>
FOX 32 has uncovered new information about the rape kits discovered last February, gathering dust in a police station in south suburban Robbins. More>>
We all know Chicago has great pizza and now a survey of the country's food experts proves it. More>>
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote. More>>
Three teenagers have been charged with sexual assaulting a 12-year-old girl last year and posting a video of the attack on Facebook. More>>
Emergency crews rescued two people from a boat that capsized in Lake Michigan Friday afternoon near the Woodlawn neighborhood. More>>
Police in northwest suburban Park Ridge say a 63-year-old Chicago man conducted a fictitious business that defrauded people in at least four states. More>>
The state poison center is starting to get calls about a dangerous new synthetic drug called 2C-E. More>>
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday. More>>
Donald Trump got his chance this week to speak to jurors at a civil trial in Chicago and now the 87-year-old woman who sued him gets her turn. More>>
An outbreak of lice and scabies at the Cook County Jail prompted sheriff's police to issue an isolation order for some inmates. More>>
Four people were hospitalized Friday afternoon when an elevator they were in at a Near North Side parking garage dropped five stories. More>>
A man who tried to rob three women with a knife in the River North area Thursday night was apprehended by police who spotted him downtown soon after the crimes. More>>
Two people were killed in a south suburban fire early Friday, authorities said. More>>
A DePaul University student will spend the next 145 days in jail for his role in a deadly beach brawl in 2011. More>>
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a shooting Thursday night in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood, authorities said. More>>
Police in northwest suburban Park Ridge say a 63-year-old Chicago man conducted a fictitious business that defrauded people in at least four states and they are now looking for additional victims. More>>
The Powerball jackpot has jumped again! An incredible $600 million is up for grabs, and officials expect it will increase even more before Saturday night's drawing. More>>
An elderly man was hospitalized after he was knocked to the ground and robbed of his wallet at a Loop CTA subway station Thursday morning. More>>
Nine stops on the south branch of the CTA's Red Line – from Cermak/Chinatown to 95th/Dan Ryan - will be shut down starting Sunday for a five-month $1 billion reconstruction project. More>>
Police are warning businesses in the River North area of a spate of burglaries, mainly at night, over the past couple weeks, including one night this week when businesses were targeted. More>>
Chicago police take on Chicago firefighters this Sunday in the "Battle of the Badges" Football Bowl! EJ Zbikowski of the Chicago Blaze explained who benefits from their charity game against the Chicago Enforcers. More>>
The Chicago Police Department says a woman who claimed she was robbed of cash and jewelry worth hundreds of thousands on the Mag Mile earlier this week, made the whole thing up. More>>
Two high school students took yearbook photos that will not appear in the yearbook because the photos show their pregnant bellies. More>>
Imagine how embarrassed you'd be if your neighbors and friends learned you'd been accused of illegally downloading adult porn films. More>>
An elderly woman was the latest victim of a Mag Mile robbery when a group of men stole some very expensive jewelry and cash. More>>
He's known for his age, size and lyrics. Now, rapper Lil Mouse is accused of threatening to kill a boy nearly half his age. More>>
A person sent us an email about an Instagram account filled with risqué pictures of women riding the Chicago Transit Authority's trains and busses. More>>
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place. More>>
A 2012 Proviso East High School graduate and former basketball standout was shot in the head in Maywood overnight and is in critical condition at Loyola Hospital, according to friends and police. More>>
Look out McGriddles, there's a new fast food breakfast in town. Taco Bell is currently testing out the Waffle Taco as a possible breakfast item in at least one Southern California location. More>>
Police in northwest suburban Park Ridge are warning residents of the resurgence of a computer-generated phone scam that targets debit card owners. More>>
The west suburban city of Batavia is looking to restrict tattoo parlors from opening in the downtown area, the Aurora-Beacon News reports. More>>
DNA samples from a body found in the Des Plaines River have been sent to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab to determine whether it is that of a west suburban boy allegedly beaten to death.
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It's pool weather, but before you jump in, you might want to think about what's in the water. More>>
State police say a dozen people -- including five children -- are injured after a school bus carrying special needs children rolled over on a highway near Indianapolis. More>>
Police are looking for a south suburban man they consider "armed and dangerous" who is suspecting of shooting a man in the South Side Beverly neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. More>>
A funeral Mass was held Thursday for the dead newborn boy found earlier this month inside a cooler at a south suburban recycling plant. More>>
A Geneva family is celebrating after finding a winning lottery ticket worth nearly $5 million in their cookie jar. More>>
The Chicago Farmer's Market opened for business in Daley Plaza on Thursday, offering fresh fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers to anyone who stops by the downtown set-up. More>>
Illinois' unemployment rate improved slightly in April, dipping to 9.3 percent compared to 9.5 percent in March. More>>
Since National Dog Bite Prevention week begins next week, Good Day Chicago wants to help you learn how to protect yourself in the event of a dog attack and the proper way to say hello to a pup you don't know. More>>
The jackpot for the multi-state Powerball lottery game has jumped more than $100 million, and now stands at an estimated $475 million. More>>
A car stuck on the Metra Electric Line tracks on the South Side has led to delays of a few trains on that line Thursday morning. More>>
A motorist was taken in serious condition to a hospital after crashing into a school bus on the West Side Thursday morning. More>>
You've likely seen or heard about claims of a super belly fat buster in one pill, but are they too good to be true? More>>
It was check-mate for nearly a dozen Cook County inmates Wednesday as they took on Russian detainees in an online chess tournament. More>>
The largest Chicago police recruiting class in nearly a decade is one step closer to hitting the streets. More>>
You may soon be able to bet big bucks on poker and other casino-style games all on your own computer. More>>
A pitbull that had already attacked one person in the South Side Englewood neighborhood Wednesday morning was shot dead by a Chicago Police sergeant as it attacked a 16-year-old boy on his way to school. More>>
Controversial magazine covers have been happening a lot lately as publishers are struggling and controversy often sells. But, the June issue of Allure magazine is a different case. More>>
Oscar Mayer announced five new hot dog innovations Monday, all created to answer the hot dog hankerings of anyone and everyone. More>>
A state regulatory board indicated it plans to reject a plan to build a Muslim-friendly surgery center in the southwest suburbs, the Elgin Courier-News is reporting. More>>
Brushfire season has come early to Washington. The Obama administration had been trying to stamp out persistent complaints over Benghazi. More>>
A Chicago federal judge is scolding Donald Trump and an attorney questioning the developer-turned-TV personality to stop their verbal "boxing match." More>>
Attorneys for the Chicago Teachers Union filed several federal lawsuits Wednesday, arguing the closing of 53 elementary schools discriminates against African-American children and those with disabilities. More>>
A truck driver was seriously injured when the semi-truck he was driving overturned on the exit ramp from the outbound Eisenhower Expressway to Route 83 North. More>>
Two rookie officers on foot patrol fired at a teenage gunman who was later arrested — a demonstration of the police department's latest crime-fighting strategy in action, officials said Tuesday.
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A 32-year-old bus driver for a far north suburban school district has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor, though the victim was not a student who rode her bus, according to police. More>>
A 27-year-old West Side man with a tattoo on his face that reads "10 District Cop Killa" has been charged with making phone calls threatening to kill police officers and bomb a police station. More>>
Some big headaches are just days away for CTA Red Line riders on Chicago's South Side. The reconstruction of the south branch is scheduled to begin, along with free shuttle service. More>>
The Chicago Department of Public Health is using billboards showing pregnant teen boys in their new campaign to prevent teenage pregnancies. Good Day took to the streets to see if they got the message across. More>>
Are you feeling lucky? You might want to stop at a convenience store on your way to work. The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $360 million, the third largest in the lottery's history. More>>
A former Maine West High School soccer coach has been charged with multiple misdemeanor counts involving the battery and hazing of players on his team. More>>
A woman was killed in a crash with a garbage truck as she pulled out into traffic in west suburban Geneva on Wednesday morning. More>>
Most parents have fears about their children being near water, but what if your child could learn how to save themselves, no matter how young they are? More>>
The body of a toddler has been found in Des Plaines River in north Riverside. More>>
A 38-year-old woman accused of dragging a Chicago Police officer from a vehicle while speeding away from a traffic stop Monday night has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, police said. More>>
The New York Post reports wealthy Manhattan families on spring break found a slimy way to get on rides at Disney World with no wait: by hiring someone who is disabled.
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Donald Trump has finished his testimony for the day at a federal civil trial in Chicago but will be back on the stand Wednesday. More>>
States should cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half — from .08 blood alcohol level to 0.5 — a U.S. safety board recommends. More>>
The McDonald's and Burger King rivalry has just been taken to a whole new level. More>>
Three men were wounded in a pair of shootings Tuesday evening on the South Side. More>>
A DuPage County jury has convicted a man accused of killing the family of his ex-girlfriend. More>>
Home sales have been picking up and when it comes to super-pricey homes, a Chicago neighborhood is among the hottest zip codes in the country. More>>
The discovery of a campsite in a wooded area of McHenry County over the weekend led police to an outdoor cannabis-growing operation. More>>
The Taste of Chicago is right around the corner. More>>
An Illinois senator seeking to keep some concealed carry limits in place after a federal judge found the state's ban unconstitutional. More>>
A 19-year-old man who volunteered for a program assisting children with special needs at a northwest suburban megachurch has been charged with sexually abusing one of those children. More>>
A Chicago police officer is out of the hospital Tuesday, after being hurt on the South Side. More>>
Do red light cameras make Chicago residents safer? A brand new audit by the Chicago Inspector General's Office says "no." More>>
Mayor Emanuel is scheduled to announce a new sports stadium for DePaul University could be coming to McCormick Place. But taxpayers will be on the hook for $100 million in order to build it. More>>
Mayor Emanuel announced new summer activities for the city of Chicago on Tuesday, which will be part of the Night Out in the Parks program. More>>
DNA testing of people who wondered if John Wayne Gacy killed their loved ones has led to the identification of skeletal remains belonging to a New Jersey teenager who vanished 41 years ago. More>>
An 11-month-old girl was in "stable" condition at an area hospital Tuesday morning after she was ejected from an SUV during an auto accident in the River North neighborhood. More>>
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. More>>
Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he has been meeting with municipal bond experts to try to find a way for the city to buy its 36,000 meters back from Chicago Parking Meters LLC. More>>
A woman has been charged with murdering her elderly roommate, whose beaten body was found Sunday morning inside the South Shore home shared by the two. More>>
A firehouse on the Chicago's West Side is a doggone happy place Tuesday morning. More>>
The first of four Chicago families has won a $45,000 energy efficient home makeover from ComEd, in their Smart Home Showcase contest. Jennifer Montague explained how far Leticia Gonzalez's essay will take her. More>>
A young couple has been forced to live out of a rental car after being left homeless by the flooding in Lisle, but now, that option has also run out. More>>
Prospect High School in the northwest suburbs is dividing students by fitness level and putting them in separate gym classes. More>>
Chances are you've never heard of the World Shooting and Recreational Complex; which is too bad, because you almost certainly paid for it. More>>
Karen Lewis has been talking for months about defeating Rahm Emanuel at the next mayoral election, but first she's fighting to keep her own job as president of the Chicago Teachers Union. More>>
Dozens of people have written letters to the sentencing judge in the Jesse Jackson Jr. case. More>>
Firefighters discovered a pot-growing operation while responding to a fire Monday morning in the South Side Longwood Manor neighborhood. More>>
The city says there's no need to worry about the concrete falling off the underside of Lake Shore Drive. More>>
Aretha Franklin has canceled appearances in Chicago and Connecticut later this month under a doctor's recommendation. More>>
A new report suggests microwave popcorn may be harmful to your heart. More>>
A north suburban man charged with damaging about a dozen parked cars went on to be arrested twice more within a 24-hour period, Pioneer Press is reporting. More>>
The FBI says it knows the Chicago man who has robbed three suburban banks, but he is not in custody and a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered. More>>
Ten people were arrested during a two-day prostitution sting in west suburban Aurora last week. More>>
The family of a famously combative hockey player who died from an accidental overdose of pain-killers and alcohol has sued the National Hockey League in Cook County Circuit Court. More>>
Three Chicago non-profits have joined forces to create Primelife Home Improvement. CEO Chris Roller explained how the project helps seniors live comfortably and safely in their own homes. More>>
Now trending online: A hero who can tell quite a story. More>>
The uncle of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev arrived in Massachusetts on Sunday to arrange for his burial. More>>
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