Family searching for dog who escaped house fire that spread to 2 homes in Blue Island
The fire spread to at least two other buildings, including one commercial business.
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A Bond Broken: The toll of domestic violence on children
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Robbers target bar-hoppers in Chicago's River North district
The robberies have all happened in the early-morning hours when bars and restaurants have been closing in River North, police said.
Record turnout at Barrio Arts Festival in Chicago after fears of potential ICE raids
The Barrio Arts Festival in Humboldt Park started with notes of concern, extra security, and a call for legal observers.
Jermaine Dye pleased to join fellow 2005 champion White Sox players 20 years later
Right fielder Jermaine Dye was the World Series Most Valuable Player in that series. Dye, 51, was back with his teammates to celebrate this weekend.
Family searches for Felecia Bates, 49, missing for nearly 2 weeks from South Side
Felecia Bates was last seen at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
3 juveniles charged in armed robbery at Cicero gas station, subsequent police chase
Three juveniles were facing charges Sunday night in an armed robbery that led to a wild chase from the west Chicago suburb of Cicero to Chicago's West Side.
Pickup truck hits motorcycle, speeds off in Park Manor neighborhood
Pickup truck hits motorcycle, speeds off in Chicago's Park Manor neighborhood on Michigan Avenue off 71st Street.
Woman hit by debris when car hits pole on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A blue Audi sedan was traveling south on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Monroe Drive at a high speed, when its driver lost control and hit a pole.
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Chicago's summer severe weather season could be worse than normal
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A Bond Broken: The toll of domestic violence on children
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CPD investigating 3 pharmacy burglaries in Ravenswood, Bronzeville, Lakeview East
Three Chicago pharmacies were hit by burglars overnight. Police have not yet connected the three burglaries, but small business owners said this crew has hit them more than once and cost them thousands in damage.
Interim CPS CEO on district's budget woes, how to reassure parents
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Jury selection begins in murder of Chicago police officer
Jury selection begins on Monday in the trial of the man accused of killing Chicago police officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso.
Fire damages house, spreads to two other buildings in south Chicago suburb
Video from the scene shows heavy smoke billowing from the significantly damaged house on Vermont Street. The fire spread to at least two other buildings, including one commercial business.
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CPS holding community feedback sessions to discuss budget shortfall
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Sunny start to the week in Chicago
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Jermaine Dye pleased to join fellow 2005 champion White Sox players 20 years later
Right fielder Jermaine Dye was the World Series Most Valuable Player in that series. Dye, 51, was back with his teammates to celebrate this weekend.
White Sox fall short to Guardians in 10th
The all-time series between the AL Central White Sox and Guardians is even at 1,130-1,130, with 17 ties.
Imanaga strikes out Judge twice, pitches 7 innings as Cubs beat Yankees 4-1
Shota Imanaga led the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday.
White Sox hero Paul Konerko gets jersey autographed by Pope Leo XIV
They're partying like it's 2005 on the South Side. The White Sox are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005 World Series title all weekend long, and one of their players got a special gift from the team's most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV.
Manzardo has go-ahead HR, Kwan adds 2 RBI as Guardians top White Sox 6-2
Kyle Manzardo hit a tiebreaking home run and All-Star Steven Kwan drove in two runs to help the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2.
Cubs stop Yankees' 5-game win streak with 5-2 victory
The Cubs stopped the Yankees' five-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory on Saturday.
Chicago Sky beats Minnesota Lynx 87-81
Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81.
Tauchman gets winning hit in 11th as White Sox beat Guardians 5-4 for DH split
Mike Tauchman drove in Colson Montgomery with an infield single in the 11th inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 to salvage a doubleheader split.
Yanks beat Cubs 11-0 for 5th win in row
Cody Bellinger hit three two-run homers against his former team, and the Yankees routed the Cubs 11-0 on Friday night.
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Chicago area food pantries prepare to fill gap with federal SNAP cuts
President Trump's recent budget plan makes big cuts to the SNAP program. In the Chicago area, that change has some food pantries, and the food banks that serve them, preparing to fill the gap.
Winnemac Park hosts 2nd annual fireworks-free July 4th celebration
"Hopefully, this becomes an annual event that just grows bigger and bigger every year," said Jeff Graves, who has lived in the area for 22 years.
Chicago police officer sharing love of gardening to help fellow cops with self-care
When a gardener like Deronis Cooper cares for plants, he takes care of himself, too.
Rodell Rosel says opera connects people through music, emotion
Rodell Rosel is an accomplished tenor who has been singing opera in Chicago and around the country for more than two decades.
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Trump announces 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin on Aug. 1
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
State Department enacts widespread layoffs, cutting 1,353 staff
The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to employees Friday morning.
Trump threatens 35% tariffs against Canada
Canada — one of the U.S.'s largest trading partners — will face 35% tariffs, President Trump said Thursday.
New lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin's congressional maps before 2026 midterms
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
Judge pauses Trump's birthright citizenship order in class action suit
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issued a preliminary injunction blocking it.
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Chicago property owner says house he owned was listed for sale without his consent
The listing came with flashy social media videos to market the place that property owner Frank Diaz wasn't even selling.
End of electric vehicle tax credits will have consequences for consumers, dealers
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
ComEd launches $10 million customer relief fund amid rising costs
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
Suburban Chicago woman says she paid $390 deposit for food truck that never came to party
The Antioch, Illinois, family said they wanted to share their story so others don't make the same mistake.
Woman says she was charged tip for Lyft ride in Chicago despite never authorizing one
The rideshare customer made it very clear that her frustration is not over the amount of money that was charged, but rather that she was charged at all without her permission.
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COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A virus might trigger or contribute to Parkinson's disease, Northwestern Medicine researchers find
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Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
Some Lake Michigan, inland beaches in Northern Illinois closed due to E. coli
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Chicago woman lives and thrives a year after complex heart and liver transplant
Climbing the stairs to the top of the former John Hancock Center is a feat unto itself, but Laura Valentine did it just months after undergoing a very complicated double organ transplant.
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Does email to Bears fans about seating options signal Arlington Heights stadium moving ahead?
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
Ribbon cut for new Chicago Board of Trade Museum
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Illinois tax hike on tobacco and vape products set to take effect July 1
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
Wisconsin's high court sides with environmentalists in PFAS ruling
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
Tipped minimum wage set to go up in Chicago July 1, and some restaurateurs aren't pleased
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
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Grant Park Symphony Orchestra conductor Giancarlo Guerrero says he's living a dream come true
Guerrero talked recently about the challenges he has faced, and the full-circle moment that has led to his dream job as principal conductor of the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra in Chicago.
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for over $10 million at auction
The winning bid for the original Birkin bag set a record for the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.
Michael Madsen, actor known for "Reservoir Dogs," dies at age 67
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Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charges
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"Diddy" trial jurors enter Day 3 of deliberations after reaching partial verdict
Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.
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Jury selection begins in murder of Chicago police officer
Jury selection begins on Monday in the trial of the man accused of killing Chicago police officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso.
Fire damages house, spreads to two other buildings in south Chicago suburb
Video from the scene shows heavy smoke billowing from the significantly damaged house on Vermont Street. The fire spread to at least two other buildings, including one commercial business.
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CPS holding community feedback sessions to discuss budget shortfall
A more than $700 million gap for Chicago Public Schools could mean cuts to classrooms and staff. Now the district is rolling out a series of meetings to call on the public to help figure out what stays and what goes.
Sunny start to the week in Chicago
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Family searching for dog who escaped house fire that spread to 2 homes in Blue Island
The fire spread to at least two other buildings, including one commercial business.
A Bond Broken: The toll of domestic violence on children
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Robbers target bar-hoppers in Chicago's River North district
The robberies have all happened in the early-morning hours when bars and restaurants have been closing in River North, police said.
Record turnout at Barrio Arts Festival in Chicago after fears of potential ICE raids
The Barrio Arts Festival in Humboldt Park started with notes of concern, extra security, and a call for legal observers.
Jermaine Dye pleased to join fellow 2005 champion White Sox players 20 years later
Right fielder Jermaine Dye was the World Series Most Valuable Player in that series. Dye, 51, was back with his teammates to celebrate this weekend.
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A Bond Broken: The toll of domestic violence on children
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CPD investigating 3 pharmacy burglaries in Ravenswood, Bronzeville, Lakeview East
Three Chicago pharmacies were hit by burglars overnight. Police have not yet connected the three burglaries, but small business owners said this crew has hit them more than once and cost them thousands in damage.
Interim CPS CEO on district's budget woes, how to reassure parents
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
Mendez family in line for $2.5M settlement after botched CPD raid traumatized kids
Gilbert and Hester Mendez said police pointed assault rifles and handguns at them and their children, Peter and Jack, after raiding the wrong home in 2017.
Alders push to require licenses for event promoters after River North mass shooting
Alds. Brendan Reilly and Scott Waguespack said they've been pushing for an ordinance for more than a decade that they believe could have prevented the shooting.
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Jermaine Dye pleased to join fellow 2005 champion White Sox players 20 years later
Right fielder Jermaine Dye was the World Series Most Valuable Player in that series. Dye, 51, was back with his teammates to celebrate this weekend.
White Sox fall short to Guardians in 10th
The all-time series between the AL Central White Sox and Guardians is even at 1,130-1,130, with 17 ties.
Imanaga strikes out Judge twice, pitches 7 innings as Cubs beat Yankees 4-1
Shota Imanaga led the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday.
White Sox hero Paul Konerko gets jersey autographed by Pope Leo XIV
They're partying like it's 2005 on the South Side. The White Sox are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005 World Series title all weekend long, and one of their players got a special gift from the team's most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV.
Manzardo has go-ahead HR, Kwan adds 2 RBI as Guardians top White Sox 6-2
Kyle Manzardo hit a tiebreaking home run and All-Star Steven Kwan drove in two runs to help the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2.
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3 juveniles charged in armed robbery at Cicero gas station, subsequent police chase
Three juveniles were facing charges Sunday night in an armed robbery that led to a wild chase from the west Chicago suburb of Cicero to Chicago's West Side.
Pickup truck hits motorcycle, speeds off in Park Manor neighborhood
Pickup truck hits motorcycle, speeds off in Chicago's Park Manor neighborhood on Michigan Avenue off 71st Street.
Woman hit by debris when car hits pole on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A blue Audi sedan was traveling south on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Monroe Drive at a high speed, when its driver lost control and hit a pole.
Robbers target bar-hoppers in Chicago's River North district
The robberies have all happened in the early-morning hours when bars and restaurants have been closing in River North, police said.
Teen shot by robber on electric scooter in West Rogers Park, police say
The teen was in the 2100 block of West Granville Avenue when a man on an electric scooter came up and robbed him at gunpoint, police said.
