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A Chicago real estate expert joined us to talk about the state of the Chicago housing market and how rising prices are impacting buyers and sellers.

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is holding its 13th annual Fight Hunger Race, the largest run/walk in Chicago's suburbs for food hunger relief.

The cost of living in Illinois is going up with inflation and rising gas prices. Michael Negron of the Opportunity at the Center for American Progress came to talk about the state.

Federal rules changes could result in thousands of people in Illinois losing their SNAP benefits, which area food pantries are bracing for.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced some relief available for Spirit Airlines workers after it went out of business after 34 years.

A male driver hit and killed a man while driving a car early Saturday morning on the city’s Southwest Side during an argument.

It's a day to highlight the fight for workers rights.  We're talking about may day.  As you see hundreds of people were there. There were several rallies in our area.  And as much as May Day is about bringing awareness to struggles of workers..  It's become a controversial topic within the Chicago Public School district since the district allowed students to miss part of the school day--- and go to the rally.  Our photojournalist Jacob karb has their message.

A popular Chicago taco spot is turning Cinco de Mayo into a major give-back, but there's also a debate online about where that money should go. We spoke to the restaurant about their efforts and what they have to say in response. 

 The FBI is looking for the man responsible for an armed robbery at a bank in Naperville.

A second person is in jail tonight for the armed robbery and attack on a family dollar store employee. This is the crime that led to the fatal shooting of Chicago police officer John Bartholomew. And we found out this suspect has been in trouble with the law before.

This Sunday is the annual St. Jude Memorial March.  The Chicago Police Department and community members will honor 608 fallen officers.  Second ward alderman Brian Hopkins is joining us to share how this year's march carries even more meaning, following the loss of Officer John Bartholomew.

  Alderman William Hall is demanding answers tonight—after Walgreens announced it’s closing its Chatham store. In a statement—Hall says the store provides critical access to prescriptions, basic healthcare, and everyday necessities—especially for seniors and families.  The alderman is calling on the company to explain its decision—and he is here to tell us what he's heard so far. 

It's three months since Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in Arizona.  She's the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, she returned to the show a few weeks ago.  The Pima County Sheriff's Office has been largely silent as of late, but they spoke out today, with a statement.  All it asks is for anyone with information related to the case to come forward.  Greg Sanfillipo, is a law enforcement and security expert and VP of Doyle Security Services, and he's here to weigh in.

This Sunday is the annual St. Jude Memorial March.  The Chicago Police Department and community members will honor 608 fallen officers.  Second ward alderman Brian Hopkins is joining us to share how this year's march carries even more meaning, following the loss of Officer John Bartholomew.