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Today is the first time we're hearing from the family of that Loyola student killed back in March.  And the first time, they looked in the eyes of the man accused of shooting her.

This week, a powerful new exhibit is opening at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry.

Employees at Brookfield Zoo Chicago could soon be headed to the picket line after 200 members of their union voted to authorize a strike for better pay, staffing and healthcare.

 A woman who was carjacked outside her apartment in Oak Park just opened up about what happened.  She says the timing couldn't have been worse Just days before a scheduled surgery.  Leslie Moreno is live at the complex.

He wants to help young people find direction and purpose. While crossing through Indiana, Isaiah Thomas was hit by a car in an accident. The driver is an older man, it's not clear what went wrong that he caused the crash. The shocking moment was captured on camera, with thousands watching it unfold in real time.

Music can do a lot for your mind, and that's what the good memories choir is all about.  It brings together people in Illinois with early memory loss and their care partners.  We've got Lynn Clark with us today.  She's the board president of the choir.

A Chicago high school is turning a morning cup of coffee as a powerful way to give back to the families of fallen first responders.

Lawmakers put some tough questions to the top military officials today. It's the first time they've testified under oath since Operation Epic Fury started. 

While Gov. JB Pritzker and other state and local officials have continued to push for the passage of the so-called Mega Projects bill, which the Chicago Bears argue is necessary to build a new suburban stadium, it appears that’s unlikely to happen without some changes to the version passed by the House of Representatives last week.

In a surprise move, federal prosecutors have decided to drop felony conspiracy charges against the remaining "Broadview Six" protesters.  But that doesn't mean the case is over. 

 The FBI hit several places in northwest Indiana today, including businesses that have been around for years.  Joanie Lum is outside Gino's in Merrillville. 

Lil Zay Osama is facing serious federal charges tied to a Winnetka home invasion, putting renewed attention on Chicago’s drill rap scene. 

With more bridges falling into “poor condition”, experts warn the U.S. is in a constant cycle of playing catch-up on critical infrastructure needs. 

New data shows declining enrollment across K-12 schools and colleges, raising concerns about funding, staffing and the long-term stability of local communities.