3 men charged after threatening Chicago TV news crew near Adler Planetarium: police

Three men have been charged after authorities said they threatened a Chicago television news crew preparing for a live report near Adler Planetarium on Monday, including one suspect who faces a felony hate crime charge.

America's 250th birthday: How Chicago's Pullman helped shape the nation
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This weekend, we celebrate America's 250th birthday and we're taking you to a Chicago neighborhood that helped shape the nation. Anthony Ponce has the story.

CPD Supt. Snelling to retire, minimum wage hike | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his plans to retire this month. And, minimum wage has officially gone up in Chicago and Cook County. We break it all down in this episode of "The Chicago Report."

Empire State Building climbers get engaged after reaching the top
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Live video shows the moment a couple reached the top of the Empire State Building in New York, where one climber proposed. The pair were later arrested after scaling the skyscraper.

CPD Supt. Snelling to retire this month | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling will retire this month from the force, he announced Wednesday. Who could take the reins after Snelling? 

Minimum wages rise in Chicago, Cook County | The Chicago Report
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The new hourly rate is $17.05 in Chicago and $15.40 across Cook County. Jose Uribe with the group Arise Chicago joins us to tell us how we got here. 

Matt Brewer joins the Chicago mayoral race | The Chicago Report
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Matt Brewer is joining the Chicago mayoral race. He's a South Side native, an attorney, an entrepreneur and the former board chair of the Chicago Housing Authority.  

Nancy Guthrie case: FBI determines some ransom notes were 'extortion attempts without legitimacy'

FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announces retirement
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement Wednesday after 34 years of service in the department, the last two of which as the city's top cop.

Chicago suburb residents react to apartment complex with no AC: 'We shouldn't have to beg'
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More than 100 residents at Autumn Ridge Apartments in Park Forest say they've been without air conditioning during the extreme heat, and they claim the property's management has yet to resolve the issue.

Woman sues Ford, alleges pattern of harassment at Chicago assembly plant
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A woman is suing the Ford Motor Company, accusing the automaker of what she describes as a pattern of harassment at its Chicago assembly plant. Ayanna Lynn and her attorney spoke today at a press conference at City Hall. 

Illinois corn sweat explained: A hidden source of humidity
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There's an unexpected factor that can make July and August feel even hotter and more humid: corn. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis explains the science behind the "corn sweat" phenomenon.

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announces retirement
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement Wednesday after 34 years of service in the department.

Venezuelan gang accused in Chicago murder
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The Dept. of Justice announced a crackdown on the Tren de Aragua gang of Venezuela. Police charged three men with a brutal murder in Chicago. 

ComEd urges customers to conserve energy during extreme heat
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ComEd is asking customers to conserve energy as temperatures soar. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski explains what customers can do to help.

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announces retirement

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced his retirement Wednesday after 34 years of service in the department, the last two of which as the city's top cop.