Balloon release honors Lansing man killed in shooting outside Culver’s

Family, friends and classmates gathered Tuesday afternoon for a balloon release honoring 47-year-old Bruce Gibson, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car outside a Culver’s restaurant in Lansing.

Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Liam Stanton makes mayoral bid, new immigration center bill | The Chicago Report
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Liam Stanton is reflecting on his bid for Chicago mayor. And, a new immigration center bill is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk for consideration. We break it all down.

Liam Stanton makes his Chicago mayoral bid | The Chicago Report
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First time candidate Liam Stanton launched his bid for Chicago mayor back in February. He's a businessman who has been active on social media, advertising his campaign. He joins us and reflects on some of his ideas.

Balloon release held for victim of Lansing shooting
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Friends, family and community members gathered for a balloon release to honor the 47-year-old man who was killed while waiting in a Culver's drive-thru.

Chicago aviation workers asked to chip in for boss's birthday party, probe launched

Chicago's Inspector General is investigating a birthday celebration for Chicago Department of Aviation First Deputy Commissioner Tracey Payne after employees received an email and flyer soliciting cash donations for the event.

Chicago aviation workers asked to chip in for boss's birthday party, probe launched
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Chicago's Inspector General is investigating a birthday celebration for Chicago Department of Aviation First Deputy Commissioner Tracey Payne after employees received an email and flyer soliciting cash donations for the event.

Chicago pastor says man confronted, pushed him during Pilsen street sermon

A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.

Chicago pastor says man confronted, pushed him during Pilsen street sermon
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A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.

Inside the U.S. plan to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, discusses U.S. priorities and preparations for hosting the global tournament.

Riverdale homeowner's nearly $17K tax bill raises questions about Cook County assessments

Critics of Cook County’s assessment system, including incoming Assessor Patrick Hynes and engineer Vaughn Harrison, say her bill appears to be an extreme outlier and may warrant correction.

NASA Artemis III: Meet the astronauts, learn mission timeline
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NASA has named the four astronauts who will be part of the Artemis III mission, the latest mission with the goal of landing humans back on the moon.

NASA unveils Artemis III crew for ambitious moon mission test flight
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NASA introduces the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, a complex mission that will test spacecraft docking, communications and lunar mission systems ahead of the agency's planned return of astronauts to the moon.

Gunman sought after Chicago West Side mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 injured

Authorities are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a group gathered on Chicago's West Side on Monday evening, killing a 32-year-old man and wounding three others before fleeing in an SUV.