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Tuesday: Heightened risk for severe thunderstorms

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Signs are posted in advance on blocks scheduled for sweeping, warning residents of temporary parking bans. Miss the notice, and it could mean a ticket or even a tow.

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Robocalls plague Chicago residents despite enforcement efforts Chicago-area residents received the third-highest number of robocalls in the US last year, with 4.2 billion robocalls made in March alone, and despite years of crackdowns, the calls aren’t sl…

If your phone has been ringing a lot lately, you’re not alone.

Bears draft prospects with The Athletic's Dane Brugler The Chicago Bears are in a unique draft position this year, with the potential to select from a variety of positions with their pick at No. 25, and should consider taking the best player available,…

There are fewer than two weeks until the NFL draft kicks off in Pittsburgh, and Jarrett Payton sat down to talk everything Chicago Bears with one of the best draft experts in the game, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler.

10-year-old boy dies, 18-year-old brother in critical condition after house fire on Far South Side, authorities say A 10-year-old boy died and an 18-year-old man is in critical condition after a house fire on Chicago’s Far South Side, while two other occupants were able to escape without injury.

A house fire on the city’s Far South Side overnight left a 10-year-old child dead and his 18-year-old brother in critical condition.

Man arrested, charged in connection with hit-and-run crash in west suburban Batavia, police say Police say a 28-year-old North Aurora man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash in which a pedestrian was injured early Friday morning in west suburban Batavia.

Police say a 28-year-old North Aurora man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash in which a pedestrian was injured early Friday morning in west suburban Batavia.

Caught on camera: Shooting in Irving Park neighborhood leaves three wounded Three men were injured, one critically, in an overnight shooting on the city’s Northwest Side, according to Chicago police.

Surveillance video obtained by WGN-TV from a nearby business shows the gunman firing close to a dozen shots toward the victims, who were standing a distance away.

Man charged after allegedly attacking firefighters’ cars with axe CHICAGO — A man is facing 21 felonies after allegedly damaging firehouses and firefighters personal vehicles. Jacob Bogdan, 26, was taken into custody on Saturday in the 200 block of West Cermak. A…

The approximate damage was more than $75,000.

Chicago artist Emily Van Hoff turns personal tragedy into colorful quilts Art Week is back on WGN. All week long, our Mike Lowe will be featuring Chicago area artists who make the city and suburbs a more creative and colorful place. We begin in the South Loop where forme…

Former graphic designer Emily Van Hoff dreamed of a career in quilting and made it *sew.*

Midday forecast: Unseasonably warm and humid in Chicagoland, chance for severe weather during late afternoon High temperatures Monday in Chicagoland are expected to climb to near 80 degrees, well above average for this time of year. Strong to severe storms are also possible during the late afternoon hours…

Our warm stretch will also come with a persistent risk of severe weather throughout the week, including Monday.

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If you’re trying to plan out your stops this year, here’s a breakdown of markets in Chicagoland, including when they start and where to find them.

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New data shows people with Chicago-area ZIP codes received the third-highest number of robocalls in the country last year. And despite years of crackdowns, the calls aren’t slowing down.

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Seven-time WNBA All-Star Skylar Diggins has signed a two-year free agent contract with the Chicago Sky, according to multiple reports.

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UPDATE: The suspect has been found, according to police.

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Police in Naperville are searching for a man who reportedly broke into a home early Saturday morning and assaulted the person living there.

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CPS responded, saying any claim that they have been uncooperative is false and that this has been an ongoing conversation for months.

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As the world watched Artemis II land Friday night, the Little Village community celebrated the work of one of their own.

Meet Dr. Joseph Gonzalez, a University of Illinois professor and Little Village native who helped develop the rocket: https://tinyurl.com/3c2uat7k 

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Surveillance video out of El Pollo Cris Cris, located on the corner of Blue Island Avenue and Hoyne Street, captured the break-in just after 4:30 a.m. The restaurant's ATM is also seen being carried to a getaway car.

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The Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration delayed a hearing into whether she is even eligible to hold office in Georgia, as residency rules require a candidate to live in the district for one year.

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Gov. JB Pritzker is up for reelection as he seeks a third term as governor. But speculation is building that once that race is behind him, he may seriously consider a run for the White House.

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MISSING PERSON: Police said 63-year-old Stacey Williams was last seen leaving the 1900 block of South Trumbull in the city’s North Lawndale neighborhood. She has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, April 4.

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A woman was injured after being shot while aboard a CTA bus Friday afternoon on the city’s South Side.

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BREAKING: An investigation is underway after at least three people were shot Thursday night at an apartment complex in Joliet.

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Maryville's Healthcare Center and Crisis Nursery are under the same roof on Chicago’s North Side.

Read more for how the hospital provides hope and care for Chicago families facing crisis: https://tinyurl.com/39mxc6b8 

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BULLS WIN! Leonard Miller recorded a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Bulls topped the Washington Wizards 119-108 Thursday night in Washington, D.C.

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Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead along the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks in Kenosha County, Wisconsin on Thursday morning.

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Gary celebrates hometown hero with special screening of biopic ‘Michael’ The city of Gary, Indiana is hosting an exclusive screening of the Michael Jackson biopic, MICHAEL, on April 13th at the Mark Spencer Auditorium, with tickets available to Gary residents on a first…

The city of Gary, Indiana is honoring their hometown hero, Michael Jackson, with a historic screening event for his much anticipated biopic.

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The death of an 88-year-old woman on the city’s Far South Side has been ruled a homicide and the woman’s son has been charged in connection with her death.

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun suspends state’s sales tax on gas According to Braun, the temporary tax holiday will save Hoosiers an estimated $50 million statewide.

As Indiana gas prices surpassed an average of $4 per gallon again ($4.15 per gallon according to GasBuddy), Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order on Wednesday that suspended the state’s sales tax on gas for the next 30 days.

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A Chicago man has been charged after threatening to “shoot up” an office of the United States Secret Service and “hunt” a Secret Service agent.

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