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 Governor Pritzker’s build plan has people all over Illinois pushing back. It’s got folks asking who really decides what happens with housing.  This morning, a group of suburban mayors came together in opposition to the sweeping legislative package.  Kasey Chronis is live in Elmhurst with the debate. 

Border Tails Rescue in Northbrook is helping care for beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin.

Indiana Family and Social Services Secretary Mitch Roob joined "ChicagoLIVE" to discuss new Medicaid hospital payment reforms aimed at lowering health care costs.

 This afternoon a Cook County judge ruled that the Ford City mall must close its doors for good this summer.

 A high school track meet in Huntley turned into a life-or-death emergency in a matter of seconds.  A 16-year-old runner collapsed near the finish line this week.  Two off-duty firefighter paramedics were there and did not hesitate. They used an AED and some quick teamwork to help save his life.  Lauren Scafidi talked with the guys who stepped up.

Staff at a west suburban preschool sprang into action after discovering 11 ducklings trapped inside a storm drain during pickup time. Preschool director Lisa Plassmann says a distressed mother duck appeared to lead staff to the drain, where teachers worked together to safely rescue the ducklings and reunite them with their mom.

On this episode of "Week in Review," we cover the Indiana gambling case, the Bears’ 2026 schedule release and the Bulls landing the No. 4 draft pick. We also look at Jim’s Original moving after 85 years and Chicago Fire FC’s new McDonald’s Park stadium name. Plus, Cole Kmet joins Cop on a Rooftop, a White Sox phenom goes one on one and more top stories from around Chicago.

 The owner of Chicago's legendary Billy Goat Tavern has died.

It’s the middle of the night, there’s a break-in, a drone buzzing overhead, and a U-Haul waiting to be loaded up with stolen goods.  The Cook County Sheriff's Office told us deputies stopped a railcar theft in progress. Tia Ewing shows you how they used new technology to get it done.

In Gage Park, a baby who was stabbed has now died.  Our chopper was over the scene earlier, after two other children were taken from the home.  Leslie Moreno is live with what we know so far.

Health officials say Hantavirus exposure cases are under continued observation, with three new hospitalizations in Kansas and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitoring 41 people nationwide following a cruise-related outbreak and international exposure concerns.