Former owner of 'Home Alone' house found dead in Chicago suburb after child sexual abuse material charges

The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.

Reaction to Bears stadium bill advancing in Illinois
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The Illinois House has approved a bill that the Chicago Bears have said is necessary for them to build a new stadium in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

Two-year fugitive found hiding in air vent, taken into custody

A fugitive on the run for nearly two years was arrested Monday in Moultrie, Georgia, after being found hiding in a floor air vent, authorities said.

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

Families of Chatham crash victims file lawsuit, seek accountability nearly a year later
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Attorney Lance D. Northcutt from Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard outlines the legal claims, the families’ push for justice and safety changes, and how loved ones are coping after a crash that killed five and seriously injured several children.

Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate as U.S. and Iran enforce rival blockades
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Paul Poast, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, breaks down the risks of a rare double blockade and Iran’s internal power struggle.

Grant Park food truck works to rebuild after fire
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A food truck in Grant Park was completely taken out by a fire, and now they're starting over to serve the community the love.  Lauren Scafidi shows us how Squeels on Wheels is working to rebuild. 

Mother speaks out after teen killed in Hyde Park shooting

The mother of a 16-year-old boy shot and killed at a Hyde Park bus stop is speaking publicly for the first time, demanding answers as no arrests have been made.

Mother demands arrest after deadly shooting in Hyde Park
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The mother of the 16-year-old boy that was shot and killed at a bus stop on the South Side is speaking out for the first time tonight. She's furious because she says police know who the shooter is and no one has been arrested.      Leslie Moreno has been following this story. She joins us live with more from the mother.

Man killed, 3 women hospitalized after Little Village shooting, police say
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A man is dead and three women are hospitalized — one in critical condition — following a shooting Wednesday in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, authorities said.

Illinois House approved 'mega projects' bill
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As the Bears could be  one step closer to building a new stadium Illinois.  The Illinois state house passes the "mega projects" bill. Now the Illinois governor is weighing in. That bill now heads to the Illinois state senate where there are sure to be questions about it.  Our Paris Schutz breaks down what you need to know.