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Crime Stoppers seek information in Fulton Market District armed robbery During the incident, one of the suspects, armed with a gun, beat the victim before both suspects fled the scene.

Crime Stoppers seek information in Fulton Market District armed robbery

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Parents of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman, fatally shot in Rogers Park, speaks for first time They sat down with CBS News' Matt Gutman to talk about how they feel their daughter's death was preventable.

Parents of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman, fatally shot in Rogers Park, speaks for first time

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Ex Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard testifies regarding Fulton County residency On Monday, Henyard testified to elections officials that she moved to Fulton County on May 1, 2025. The problem is her term in Dolton didn't end until May 4 and she was supposed to be serving as Thornton...

Ex Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard testifies regarding Fulton County residency

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Trump extends temporary ceasefire before expiration deadline On Tuesday afternoon, President Trump took to social media to announce that the U.S. will extend its ceasefire with Iran until discussions are concluded "one way or the other."

Trump extends temporary ceasefire before expiration deadline

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University Park residents to receive compensation for years of water troubles The village is sending out letters informing them that they have settled a huge class action lawsuit against the water company and large compensations are coming.

University Park residents to receive compensation for years of water troubles

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$1,000 reward offered for information in fatal hit-and-run of Violet Harris Tuesday marked one month since she was fatally struck by a black Ford Fusion in the South Shore neighborhood.

$1,000 reward offered for information in fatal hit-and-run of Violet Harris

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8 students hospitalized in pepper spraying at South Shore high school Around noon, an unknown number of students were in a fight when one used pepper spray, which affected 10 students, police said.

8 students hospitalized in pepper spraying at South Shore high school

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OEMC preparing for severe summer weather A workshop held on Tuesday brought together leaders from different city departments and partner agencies. The focus was to make sure everyone is prepared to coordinate and respond when severe weather...

OEMC preparing for severe summer weather

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CTA announced $6.5M upgrades at some L stops, bus turnarounds Improvements will be at 28 L stops and 14 bus turnarounds, with upgrades including landscaping, new lighting, new signage, and new child-sized benches.

CTA announced $6.5M upgrades at some L stops, bus turnarounds

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Lawsuit claims Blue Buffalo dog food killed Lake County family’s dog The family said their dog, Maya, died in 2024 at age ten from a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy, linked to some grain-free diets, resulting from the food.

Lawsuit claims Blue Buffalo dog food killed Lake County family’s dog

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Former Mayor Richard M. Daley back at home after being hospitalized for stroke Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.

Former Mayor Richard M. Daley back at home after being hospitalized for stroke

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Former Mayor Daley home from hospital after suffering stroke Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.

Former Mayor Daley home from hospital after suffering stroke

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Oklahoma couple recreates quarter-century-old trip to Route 66 at Navy Pier Where Route 66 begins, so, too, does a love story for Ed and Jackie Fogle.

Oklahoma couple recreates quarter-century-old trip to Route 66 at Navy Pier

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U-Haul truck hits historic Long Grove covered bridge Another truck hit the historic covered bridge in north suburban Long Grove on Tuesday.

U-Haul truck hits historic Long Grove covered bridge

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Couple marking marriage milestone by recreating trip on Route 66 As Route 66 celebrates 100 years, Ed and Jackie Fogle mark a milestone of their own — 25 years of marriage this June. Now, they're ready for Route 66 again.

Couple marking marriage milestone by recreating trip on Route 66

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U-Haul hits historic covered bridge in Long Grove Another truck hit the historic covered bridge in north suburban Long Grove on Tuesday.

U-Haul hits historic covered bridge in Long Grove

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CTA ends unarmed security contract, moves forward with armed police instead CTA officials said this decision will strengthen its system by taking money previously spent on unarmed guards and using it to pay armed Chicago police officers to patrol the trains.

CTA ends unarmed security contract, moves forward with armed police instead

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Whitney Young principal shot at while driving is 'grateful to be alive' Rickey Harris said he wants his harrowing experience to drive conversations about investing in mental health resources, passing stricter gun laws and righting "years of harm done in certain communities."

Whitney Young principal shot at while driving is 'grateful to be alive'

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Chicago-based career expert shares advice on finding a job after college graduation Career expert John Challenger spoke about a new report on the job outlook for grads and shares what they should know.

Chicago-based career expert shares advice on finding a job after college graduation

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Career expert provides job outlook for college graduates Career expert John Challenger discusses what employers are looking for, the best jobs to apply to after graduation, and how AI is playing a role in the current job market.

Career expert provides job outlook for college graduates

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Cancellation of Cinco de Mayo parade to impact Little Village businesses for 2nd year For the second year in a row, organizers have cancelled the Cinco de Mayo parade in the Little Village neighborhood, over concerns about federal immigration enforcement efforts.

Cancellation of Cinco de Mayo parade to impact Little Village businesses for 2nd year

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2 hurt in explosion, magnesium fire at Ottawa, Illinois chemical plant Two people were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Ottawa, Illinois.

2 hurt in explosion, magnesium fire at Ottawa, Illinois chemical plant

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Noble Square residents say cars from Kennedy Expressway are crashing into their front yard Residents in one part of Noble Square say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't help.

Noble Square residents say cars from Kennedy Expressway are crashing into their front yard

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Illinois businesses have mixed results with tariff refund process The federal government launched an online portal Monday for importers to claim refunds, months after the Supreme Court struck down certain tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Illinois businesses have mixed results with tariff refund process

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Noble Square residents say cars from Kennedy Expressway are crashing into their front yard, IDOT won't help Residents in one part of Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't...

Noble Square residents say cars from Kennedy Expressway are crashing into their front yard, IDOT won't help

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Electric wheelchair explodes in Florida An electric wheelchair exploded and caught fire thanks to its lithium ion battery in Florida.

Electric wheelchair explodes in Florida

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Man accused of stealing van full of dogs arrested again on new charges Just over a month after a grooming truck packed with dogs was stolen in Lincoln Park​, Chicago police said the same thief has been accused of a string of new crimes after managing to escape electronic...

Man accused of stealing van full of dogs arrested again on new charges

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Trump extends temporary ceasefire between U.S. and Iran The president says he made the move at Pakistan’s request, but as CBS News Natalie Brand reports, the U.S. military will continue its blockade of Iranian ports.

Trump extends temporary ceasefire between U.S. and Iran

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Man accused of stealing van full of dogs arrested again on new charges Just over a month after a grooming truck packed with dogs was stolen in Lincoln Park​, Chicago police said the same thief has been accused of a string of new crimes after managing to escape electronic...

Man accused of stealing van full of dogs arrested again on new charges

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Mayor Johnson, CTA president defend security firings under fire from City Council's Black Caucus Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th) denounced the “sudden termination” of contracts with Monterrey Security and its two Black sub-contractors as a “betrayal of the city’s commitment to equity” because...

Mayor Johnson, CTA president defend security firings under fire from City Council's Black Caucus

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