Looking back at Obama's presidency | The Chicago Report
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Joining us is Alain Sanders, professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter's University, former Time Magazine senior reporter and a longtime political analyst, to shed light on Barack Obama's presidency.

Luigi Mangione will not pursue psychiatric defense in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

Luigi Mangione's lawyers will no longer be pursuing a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, according to The Associated Press.

Pride Fest in Chicago returns Saturday
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Pride Fest is back in Chicago this weekend and there is a whole lot of fun to be had. Music, food, performances and so much more. Joining us is Mark Liberson, the festival chairperson of Pride Fest and two performers, Miz Cracker and the Vixen.

Protest planned after police shooting in Mundelein
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 A protest is planned tonight in Mundelein after police killed a woman during what her family describes as a mental health crisis.  Now, they're demanding answers and accountability.  Leslie Moreno is live in Mundelein with the latest.

Boyle Heights warehouse fire prompts rare helicopter water drops, extended air quality warning

Firefighters used rare helicopter water drops to battle a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, triggering extended smoke and air quality advisories for Los Angeles residents.

Strait of Hormuz reopened as peace deal signed
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And oil and gas prices have already begun plummeting now that the Strait of Hormuz has s been reopened..  This was part of a tentative agreement signed by President Trump to end the War with Iran.

How the Naperville Dad Network is helping fathers find community | ChicagoLIVE
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With about 3,000 dads, Naperville Dad Network has become a great way for Chicagoland fathers to build community. Founder Chad Vargo discusses how this collective got started.

New University of Chicago study links CPS school closures to increased shootings | ChicagoLIVE
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Researchers have found a link between increased shootings near closed Chicago Public Schools on the city’s South and West sides. Thomas Statchen joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the study’s findings.

Barack Obama full speech at opening of Obama Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama delivering a half-hour-long speech on Thursday to mark the opening of his new presidential center on Chicago's South Side. 

How to protect your animals from screwworm parasites | ChicagoLIVE
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With screwworm cases on the rise, we hear from Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and the medical director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, to explain how to keep your animals safe.

Looking for alcohol alternatives? New Illinois hemp regulations may make it difficult | ChicagoLIVE
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Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed new hemp regulations in Illinois. Delta Beverages' Chief strategy officer David Thomas discusses how this may make a negative impact on the cannabis industry.

Chicago's social media tax is surpassing expectations, raising $16.4M in its first 4 months | ChicagoLIVE
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is celebrating an early win as Chicago’s new social media tax has generated $16.4 million in just four months since its launch. Jung Yoon, chief of policy for Mayor Johnson, breaks down its immediate success.

Obama revisits Declaration of Independence, calls out ‘no kings’ principle
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Former President Barack Obama reflects on the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing the idea that all people are created equal and that America is governed by citizens, not kings, as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.