Chicago man charged in two armed robberies, business theft

A Chicago man is charged in two armed robberies from February and March and a business theft in April, police said.

Fight videos raise school safety questions at Chicago charter school
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 Tonight, a mother and daughter are speaking out.  They claim the Chicago charter school failed to stop the bullying before it spiraled out of control.  Tia Ewing has more on the family's message.

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

Cook County facing huge payout to homeowners
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A federal judge’s ruling against Cook County this week is raising big questions about how property tax debt is handled in the state.  Lauren Scafidi explains how it could also cost taxpayers millions.

Des Plaines condo fire victims file lawsuit against NICOR, management company
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 It has been more than a week and many people are still recovering from an explosion at a condo building in Des Plaines. The community is now demanding answers. An attorney representing 3 of the 8 victims says this tragedy may have been preventable and now, those victims are suing both the building’s management company and NICOR Gas. They claim residents reported smelling gas, but the response wasn’t thorough enough.     Leslie Moreno joins us live in Des Plaines with more on the lawsuit.

Players in Indiana gambling network due in court tomorrow
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The key players involved in an alleged gambling ring due in court tomorrow.  We're learning more about what happened and how it could involve an Indiana sheriff. Tomorrow's arraignment will take place in a federal court in Hammond. Joanie Lum is here with more.

22 defendants to appear in court on Thursday in northwest Indiana gambling case

Twenty-two defendants in the northwest Indiana gambling ring investigation are expected to appear in federal court for arraignment on gambling and extortion charges.

Victims sue Nicor Gas, management company after Des Plaines condo fire

Three victims of the Des Plaines condo explosion have filed a lawsuit against Nicor Gas and the building’s management company, alleging a reported gas leak was not properly addressed before the blast that left them critically injured.

Tipped minimum wage compromise; will a special prosecutor be appointed? | The Chicago Report
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A tipped minimum wage compromise has been reached after Mayor Johnson's veto. And, will a special prosecutor be chosen to handle Operation Midway Blitz cases? We dive in, on this episode of "The Chicago Report."

Community violence groups push for funding support | The Chicago Report
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Community violence intervention groups are en route to Springfield.  They're pushing lawmakers to keep supporting efforts they say are working to drive down shootings and homicides across Illinois.  Teny Gross is with the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is joining us to share more. 

Tipped minimum wage compromise | The Chicago Report
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Monica Eng, from Axios, offers her insight on three big headlines. We're looking at a surprise compromise on the tipped wage debate after Mayor Johnson's recent veto. 

Chicago weather: Below-normal temps before big warm-up

Cooler-than-normal temperatures with patchy frost will give way to warmer, sunnier conditions Thursday and a summerlike weekend in the 80s with chances for thunderstorms, including possible severe weather early next week.

Cook County may owe millions to homeowners over tax sales

A federal judge ruled Cook County may have to pay millions to homeowners who lost properties in tax sales without being compensated for their equity, a decision that could have broader financial impacts on taxpayers.

Chicago Public Schools facing $732M budget deficit
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Budget deficits have been a chronic issue for Chicago Public Schools and this year is no different.  Terrence Lee has the story.

What you need to know about hantavirus
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 A growing number of states are keeping an eye out for potential hantavirus cases after an outbreak that began on a cruise ship last month.  Sixteen states are now on the list and this afternoon, the CDC says that this is not the next pandemic in the making.  Kailey Schuyler joins us live from Omaha, Nebraska - home to the national quarantine unit.