13-year-old girl among 4 people shot inside Back of the Yards fitness studio
The shooting took place at 51st and Laflin streets.
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Durbin holds U.S. Senate hearing on rise in hate crimes, which ends up turning hostile
In the audience was the mother of Wadee Alfayoumi, the 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who was tragically stabbed to death in Plainfield, Illinois, last fall.
Summery Septembers are likely here to stay with climate change, experts say
The unseasonably warm temperatures not only point to climate change, but also impact everything from plants and bugs to some Chicago businesses.
Demolition begins at vacant Gary, Indiana, school where body was found
Demolition began Tuesday at Norton Elementary School in Gary, Indiana, where in 2019, a woman's body was dumped in the gym.
Members accuse Shedd Aquarium of restricting speech about new union
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An actual castle can be your home for $5.5M
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Residents worry after many high-speed crashes on Pulaski Rd.
Chicago police data show hundreds of crashes and dozens of injuries along Pulaski Road so far this year.
Chicago band playing Mexican folk music celebrates 30 years
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Cooper Kmet, brother of Cole, stars at QB for St. Viator H.S.
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Bill introduced to help veterans exposed to radiation at secret base
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Chicago Police release body cam videos from protests during DNC
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Helicopter video provides new view into chaotic protest in West Loop during DNC
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Demolition begins at vacant Gary, Indiana, school where body was found
Demolition began Tuesday at Norton Elementary School in Gary, Indiana, where in 2019, a woman's body was dumped in the gym. Adriana Saucedo's two sisters were on hand for the demolition as heavy equipment targeted the school's gym. It has been vacant since 2006.
Several high-speed crashes along Chicago's Pulaski Road frustrates residents
Speeding and dangerous crashes have been a big problem along a stretch of Pulaski Road on Chicago's Southwest Side for years. Now, some neighbors are pushing for a solution.
U.S. Senate hearing on rising number of hate crimes grows heated
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) invited the mother of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who was stabbed to death in Plainfield, but hate crimes like this against the Palestinian American community otherwise got very little attention. Megan Hickey reports.
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Cooper Kmet, brother of Cole, stars at QB for St. Viator H.S.
Cooper Kmet picked up football and he's turning heads as a dual-threat quarterback.
Chicago White Sox win 3 in a row for the first time since June
Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 for their first three-game winning streak in nearly three months.
Imanaga strikes out 11 and Swanson homers with 4 RBIs to lead Cubs over A's
The Cubs (77-73) remained five games behind the New York Mets (82-68) for the final NL wild card with 12 games remaining.
Michael Jordan's Highland Park, Illinois, mansion finally under contract
The Chicago Bulls legend put the house up for sale more than 12 years ago. Recently, Jordan moved the price to $14,855,000.
Bears aim to improve O-line to take pressure off Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams faced constant pressure behind a shaky offensive line.
Stroud throws a TD pass and Fairbairn kicks 4 field goals to help the Texans top the Bears 19-13
Fairbairn connected from 56, 47, 59 and 53 yards, and Houston's defense put heavy pressure on Caleb Williams for much of the game.
Griner, Taurasi deliver in clutch and Mercury defeat Sky 93-88
Brittney Griner scored 26 points, Diana Taurasi added 25 and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Chicago Sky 93-88 on Sunday night.
White Sox win back-to-back games for first time in nearly 3 months, beat Athletics 4-3
Chicago, which won two of three against the A's, hadn't won a series since taking two of three from the Rockies.
Busch homers twice and has 3 RBIs to lead Cubs over Rockies 6-2
Chicago went 3 for 14 with runners in scoring position and stranded 16 runners, tying the major league high for a nine-inning game this season.
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Chicago band playing Mexican folk music celebrates 30 years
Sones de Mexico Ensemble started out by playing a concert at an exhibit in Pilsen in 1994. The interest in the group was immediate.
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Bill Winquist was watching the planes land at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling—when he noticed an almost comically large wallet.
Chicago children's store named after boy with autism aims to boost Chatham community
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Durbin holds U.S. Senate hearing on rise in hate crimes, which ends up turning hostile
In the audience was the mother of Wadee Alfayoumi, the 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who was tragically stabbed to death in Plainfield, Illinois, last fall.
Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt charged with 2 firearm counts
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
RFK Jr. will remain on Wisconsin ballot, judge rules
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Legal battle over potential TikTok ban goes before federal appeals court
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
Trump is safe after incident being investigated as assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
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Chicago restaurant pushes $13,000 martini ... and it actually sells
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Medicare scams have taken $100M+ meant for senior's medical bills
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
Akahoshi Ramen is among Bon Appetit's 20 best new restaurants
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What would Kroger, Alberstons merger mean for grocery shopping, prices in Chicago?
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Rogue Chicago towing company rebrands again, tricks more unsuspecting victims
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Experts warn against vaccine skepticism
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Boar's Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
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Many who attended DNC in Chicago have since tested positive for COVID
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Chicago's Wheatland Tube plant to close in November, affecting 237 employees
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Jewel and Mariano's parent companies head to court to defend merger plan
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Some businesses say they lost out as Chicagoans seemed to stay home during DNC
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Jane's Addiction cancels tour, including concert next week in Chicago
Jane's Addiction has canceled the remaining dates on its current tour, including a date this month in Chicago.
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Cooling trend into next week across Chicago area
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Summery September bad for lawns and allergies, but good for some businesses
While the weather may seem gorgeous, dry gras, mosquito bites, and allergies are the tradeoffs. Tara Molina reports.
Demolition begins at vacant Gary, Indiana, school where body was found
Demolition began Tuesday at Norton Elementary School in Gary, Indiana, where in 2019, a woman's body was dumped in the gym. Adriana Saucedo's two sisters were on hand for the demolition as heavy equipment targeted the school's gym. It has been vacant since 2006.
Several high-speed crashes along Chicago's Pulaski Road frustrates residents
Speeding and dangerous crashes have been a big problem along a stretch of Pulaski Road on Chicago's Southwest Side for years. Now, some neighbors are pushing for a solution.
U.S. Senate hearing on rising number of hate crimes grows heated
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) invited the mother of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who was stabbed to death in Plainfield, but hate crimes like this against the Palestinian American community otherwise got very little attention. Megan Hickey reports.
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13-year-old girl among 4 people shot inside Back of the Yards fitness studio
The shooting took place at 51st and Laflin streets.
Durbin holds U.S. Senate hearing on rise in hate crimes, which ends up turning hostile
In the audience was the mother of Wadee Alfayoumi, the 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who was tragically stabbed to death in Plainfield, Illinois, last fall.
Summery Septembers are likely here to stay with climate change, experts say
The unseasonably warm temperatures not only point to climate change, but also impact everything from plants and bugs to some Chicago businesses.
Demolition begins at vacant Gary, Indiana, school where body was found
Demolition began Tuesday at Norton Elementary School in Gary, Indiana, where in 2019, a woman's body was dumped in the gym.
Members accuse Shedd Aquarium of restricting speech about new union
The Shedd Aquarium released a statement Tuesday saying it disagrees with the union's claims.
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Bill introduced to help veterans exposed to radiation at secret base
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
Chicago Police release body cam videos from protests during DNC
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
Helicopter video provides new view into chaotic protest in West Loop during DNC
While the video does not show an up-close perspective of the 59 arrests that happened that night, it does provide a much better look at the bigger picture than has been seen up to this point.
1 year in, end of cash bail in Illinois hasn't resulted in more crime
Next week marks one year since Illinois outlawed cash bail, and advocates and critics of the change have been waiting patiently to see it if has been successful — or as some predicted, a disaster.
Trial under way for lawsuit against CPS on behalf of boy beaten with belts
Jomaury Champ's family sued the Chicago Public Schools for what happened to the fourth grader after officials let an unauthorized person into the school.
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Cooper Kmet, brother of Cole, stars at QB for St. Viator H.S.
Cooper Kmet picked up football and he's turning heads as a dual-threat quarterback.
Chicago White Sox win 3 in a row for the first time since June
Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 for their first three-game winning streak in nearly three months.
Imanaga strikes out 11 and Swanson homers with 4 RBIs to lead Cubs over A's
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Michael Jordan's Highland Park, Illinois, mansion finally under contract
The Chicago Bulls legend put the house up for sale more than 12 years ago. Recently, Jordan moved the price to $14,855,000.
Bears aim to improve O-line to take pressure off Caleb Williams
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Chicago woman shot and killed in her South Side home
While police were questioning a person of interest, no arrests had been made as of Tuesday afternoon.
Rash of gun thefts from cars alarms neighbors in Chicago's South Loop
A Chicago Police bulletin was issued Sunday about the thefts, which happened between Sunday, July 21, and just this past Saturday in the nighttime and early-morning hours.
Search on for man who snatched necklace from woman on CTA Pink Line
The train had just pulled into a station at the time, police said. Police did not specify which station.
13-year-old girl among 4 people shot inside Back of the Yards fitness studio
The shooting took place at 51st and Laflin streets.
Jury selection begins for man accused of shooting, killing Bradley police officer in 2021
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