Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt

The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.

Chicago named home of the Candy Hall of Fame
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Chicago has been selected for the permanent home of the Candy Hall of Fame Experience.

Rainbow PUSH names new leader after Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death

The Rainbow PUSH Coalition announced a leadership transition following the death of its founder, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., naming his son Yusef D. Jackson as president and CEO.

HIV infections rise sharply in Chicago, experts point to troubling trends
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Dr. Aniruddha Hazra from UChicago Medicine explains the spike in HIV cases, who is most affected, and how testing, treatment and funding cuts could shape the response.

Chicago leaders weigh crackdown on teen takeovers, social media role in focus
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Adam Sheppard from Sheppard Law Firm, P.C. breaks down proposed penalties for social media platforms and what laws may apply as city officials look for ways to curb disruptive teen gatherings.

Ousted AG Bondi declines Epstein deposition, but lawmakers say subpoena still holds

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the panel’s Republican majority said Wednesday. 

Manhunt underway in Elmhurst following police chase, crash
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Police are actively searching for a burglary suspect who ran into a wooded area in suburban Chicago early Thursday.

Man in custody after disappearance of American woman in Bahamas

Bahamian police took a man into custody in connection with the disappearance of an American woman over the weekend. 

Stranded Marengo horse returns home after water rescue
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A horse is home tonight after a very scary and chaotic weekend. Officials say he was swept away by flood waters in Marengo and was trapped until someone noticed him. Leslie Moreno joins us now - with more on how crews were able to get to him.