Johnson signs order to create Chicago gun violence reduction office

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.

Chicago leaders to discuss parking meter ownership transfer
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Chicago aldermen are expected to discuss a proposed transfer of the city's controversial parking meter lease to a new investment company.

Chicagoland storm damage stretches from suburbs to NW Indiana
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From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.

Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo. 

Road rage shooting on northwest Indiana interstate leads to driver's arrest, police say

A road rage dispute on a Northwest Indiana interstate ended in gunfire Wednesday afternoon, leaving one driver with minor injuries and another behind bars, Indiana State Police said.

Chicago teens tell City Council lack of youth spaces fuels teen takeovers

Chicago teenagers urged City Council to invest in more free, safe, and welcoming spaces where young people can gather, arguing that a lack of youth-focused options contributes to teen takeovers.

Prostitution bust next to Chicago alderman's office
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 This time, it's in Brighton Park, and right next door, to the alderwoman's office.  Joanie Lum is live on Archer Avenue.

Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act signed in Illinois
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 Four years ago, the Supreme Court overturned its decision on Roe v. Wade ending the constitutional right to abortion.  Today, Governor Pritzker took action to expand reproductive protections in Illinois.  He signed a new law that protects patient privacy and prevents sensitive medical information from being shared out of state.  Joining me now is state Senator Celina Villanueva who helped spearhead this legislation.

How fast is too fast? Inside Homewood's 'Wolfpack' speed crackdown

Homewood police use a coordinated traffic enforcement operation called the "Wolfpack," where one officer identifies speeding vehicles with a laser detector and radios nearby officers to make traffic stops.

Team USA preparing for next match in FIFA World Cup
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Team USA is looking to maintain momentum ahead of the round of 32.   They'll hit the pitch tomorrow night against Turkey.   But, the team still faces questions ahead of the match.    Caroline Elliott has more

President Trump delays signing housing bill, ties support to voter citizenship measure
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President Donald Trump postponed signing a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering home prices, saying he wants Congress to first pass legislation requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections.

DNA Project helps identify pregnant Jane Doe from 1975
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Investigative genetic genealogist tells how DNA Dow project worked to identify pregnant jane doe from decades ago