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Chicago's mayor, city leaders push to protect tourist attraction 'jewel' after shooting

"Millennium Park is so much a part of the social and cultural fabric of our city. It is the number one tourist destination in the Midwest."

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Marion Richardson held on $250,000 bond in shooting death of Seandell Holliday

Richardson is charged with one count each of second-degree murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

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Fellow members of CHAMPS mentoring program mourn loss of Seandell Holiday, 16

For the young men in the program at Gary Comer College Prep in Grand Crossing, losing their classmate Seandell was like losing a brother.

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Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park

"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.

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Woman found shot and killed, man found dead in suspected murder-suicide at Warwick Allerton Hotel

The guests said they did not hear anything when the shooting happened, and the hotel had not alerted them to what happened.

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Judge to take another look at innocence claims for James Bannister in murder he says he didn't commit

A man who has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.

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Attorney argues before Illinois Supreme Court for release of 50 years of Chicago Police misconduct records

The fight over the release of five decades of Chicago Police misconduct records made it all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday.

May 11

Illinois Supreme Court to decide whether landlord who accused former alderman of zoning shakedown can sue the city

Brian Strauss claims former Ald. Proco Joe Moreno had his building at Milwaukee and Damen downzoned in retaliation for evicting the music venue Double Door in 2017.

May 11

Northwestern research team devises computer model to detect CPD misconduct

What if a computer model could detect misconduct without a whistleblower ever coming forward?

May 5

Potential overturning of Roe v. Wade could mean many more coming to Illinois for legal abortions

Could a decision overturning Roe v. Wade have an impact on Illinois with its sanctuary status? Planned Parenthood of Illinois says yes.

May 3

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Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park

"I'm urging parents, guardians, and responsible adults in the lives of children to make sure that you know what the rules are, and that you make a plan with your children and young people," Lightfoot said.

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Aldermen approve new Chicago ward map, avoid ballot referendum on new boundaries

The new map, which sets the boundaries for Chicago's 50 wards for the next 10 years, has 14 Latino majority wards, 16 Black majority wards, one Black plurality ward, and the city's first-ever Asian majority ward.

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President Biden Speaks At The National Peace Officers' Memorial Service

Biden to travel Tuesday to Buffalo following mass shooting

Ten people were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a hate crime and a case of racially motivated violent extremism.

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Gov. Pritzker signs legislation protecting auto accident victims from rogue towing companies

Among its requirements are a "tow rotation list," in which essentially, police agencies will call an approved list of tow companies whenever there's an accident.

May 14

Gov. Pritzker signs new law targeting smash-and-grab thieves

Smash-and-grab thefts have been reported at stores across Chicago and the suburbs.

May 13

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Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall

Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

May 11

Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon

According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.

May 10

Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage

Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?

May 9

North Chicago man finding himself stuck as he tries to get missing jewelry back from shuttered Sears

A North Chicago man had been saving a diamond ring for a special lady, but now, his dream proposal is ruined.

Apr 19

Chicago area fashion designer suddenly lost more than $100,000 from his PayPal account

The money is back where it belongs now. But Morning Insider Lauren Victory discovered the mystery remains: why did all that cash disappear in the first place?

Apr 14

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Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks

Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.

6H ago

COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston

The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.

May 15

Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health

Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.

May 11

CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides

Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.

May 10

Mayor Lightfoot pledges $500,000 for abortion access ahead of possible overturn of Roe v. Wade

"As long as I am mayor, the city of Chicago will continue to take comprehensive approach to reproductive justice," Lightfoot said.

May 9

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FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago

Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.

May 10

Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast

The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.

May 9

Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia

A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.

May 5

Mayor Lori Lightfoot places bet on Bally's plan for River West casino, but more hurdles remain

The mayor's pick still requires approval by the City Council, and needs the Illinois Gaming Board to approve a casino license for Bally's.

May 5

Woman was set to fulfill dream with vegan tattoo shop, only to be shut down by Orland Park zoning laws

An environmentally-conscious suburban woman spent a lot of green to get her business up and running – and then after she had welcomed just one customer, the Village of Orland Park shut her down.

Apr 22

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Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs shut out Pirates

Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

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White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease talks strike outs and close shaves

"I mean, we just we've got depth, we've got we've got a lot of talent. So at the end of the day, it's not super surprising, but I'm just glad that we've kind of been able to weather the storm."

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Cubs lose first game in series against Diamondbacks 4-3

Cubs fall short in a close Game 1 in the series against the Diamondbacks 4-3.

May 14

White Sox get clobbered by Yankees again for third loss in four games

Giancarlo Stanton homered in his third consecutive game, Aaron Judge went deep for the second time in two nights and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

May 13

Northwestern softball falls to Michigan in semifinal

The Wildcats lost to Michigan 2-1.

May 13

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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.

The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.

May 4

Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76

"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.

Apr 30

'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week

The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Apr 29

Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale

The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.

Apr 27

'Golden Girls' fan convention under way at Navy Pier

The Golden Con for fans of the classic sitcom – starring Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White – runs through Sunday.

Apr 22

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Family calls for driver to surrender after hit-and-run left veteran in ICU

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White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease talks strike outs and close shaves

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Judge to take another look at innocence claims for James Bannister

Bannister has spent three decades behind bars for a murder he says he didn't commit, and he is now getting one more shot to prove he didn't do it.

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Chicago's mayor, city leaders push to protect tourist attraction 'jewel' after shooting

Marion Richardson held on $250,000 bond in shooting death of Seandell Holliday

Fellow members of CHAMPS mentoring program mourn loss of Seandell Holiday, 16

Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park

Woman found shot and killed, man found dead in suspected murder-suicide at Warwick Allerton Hotel

CBS 2 Investigators

Judge to take another look at innocence claims for James Bannister in murder he says he didn't commit

Attorney argues before Illinois Supreme Court for release of 50 years of Chicago Police misconduct records

Illinois Supreme Court to decide whether landlord who accused former alderman of zoning shakedown can sue the city

Northwestern research team devises computer model to detect CPD misconduct

Potential overturning of Roe v. Wade could mean many more coming to Illinois for legal abortions

Politics

Lightfoot moving back weekend curfew for minors to 10 p.m., after teen slain at Millennium Park

Aldermen approve new Chicago ward map, avoid ballot referendum on new boundaries

Biden to travel Tuesday to Buffalo following mass shooting

Gov. Pritzker signs legislation protecting auto accident victims from rogue towing companies

Gov. Pritzker signs new law targeting smash-and-grab thieves

Consumer News

Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall

Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon

Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage

North Chicago man finding himself stuck as he tries to get missing jewelry back from shuttered Sears

Chicago area fashion designer suddenly lost more than $100,000 from his PayPal account

Health

Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks

COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston

Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health

CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides

Mayor Lightfoot pledges $500,000 for abortion access ahead of possible overturn of Roe v. Wade

Business

FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago

Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast

Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia

Mayor Lori Lightfoot places bet on Bally's plan for River West casino, but more hurdles remain

Woman was set to fulfill dream with vegan tattoo shop, only to be shut down by Orland Park zoning laws

Sports

Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs shut out Pirates

White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease talks strike outs and close shaves

Cubs lose first game in series against Diamondbacks 4-3

White Sox get clobbered by Yankees again for third loss in four games

Northwestern softball falls to Michigan in semifinal

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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.

Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76

'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week

Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale

'Golden Girls' fan convention under way at Navy Pier

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KN95 mask testing

City of Chicago mask distribution

Family calls for driver to surrender after hit-and-run left veteran in ICU

White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease talks strike outs and close shaves

Judge to take another look at innocence claims for James Bannister

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62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery

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