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Aurora police are searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that happened the night of June 24. 

A true-crime exhibition featuring the world's first and only collection of authentic artifacts connected to history's most notorious serial killers in making its way to Chicago. Author and forensic specialist, Dr. Bill Kimberlin, joins to discuss more.

The Art Institute of Chicago is facing immense backlash for its plans to outsource its custodial workers to a private contractor. Museum employee and board member of the union Vicente Robinson and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees communications director Ben Conboy join ChicagoLIVE to explain the situation and respond to the Art Institute.

Some airports are making a plan to push for private security over TSA. Travel expert, Clint Henderson, weighs in more on how this could impact your next vacation.

Mortgage rates are currently around 6.6%, the highest they have been since August of last year. Housing market analyst Jeff Ostrowski from Bankrate joins ChicagoLIVE to break down what's causing the rise and what it means for homebuyers.

This week on "Week in Review:" New independent autopsy findings were released in the death of Nolan Wells, Patrick Kane is returning to the Blackhawks, a new Bears stadium proposal is making headlines and four rescued beluga whales have arrived at Shedd Aquarium. Plus, we look at wildfire smoke over Chicagoland, a Chicago police officer shot, Save-A-Lot store closures, Mayor Brandon Johnson, the NAACP National Convention and more.

Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar joins The Chicago Report to address recent ethics scandals surrounding Illinois House Democrats, including former Rep. Harry Benton and Rep. Carol Ammons. Del Mar outlines the ethics reforms he and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are demanding and weighs in on releasing the Legislative Inspector General's report. Plus, Del Mar defends a proposal to subject non-profits receiving state grant funding to public records laws.

Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar joins The Chicago Report to address recent ethics scandals surrounding Illinois House Democrats, including former Rep. Harry Benton and Rep. Carol Ammons. Del Mar outlines the ethics reforms he and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are demanding and weighs in on releasing the Legislative Inspector General's report. Plus, Del Mar defends a proposal to subject non-profits receiving state grant funding to public records laws.

Illinois is increasing compensation for wrongfully convicted residents to up to $50,000 for every year spent in prison under the newly signed Certificate of Innocence Act. State Senator Elgie Sims joins the show to discuss why it took until 2026 for Illinois to adopt the federal standard, how the law expands eligibility to juveniles and probation cases and whether past exonerees can receive retroactive pay.

The battle for the Chicago Board of Education is heating up as SEIU Local 73 officially endorses Board Member Jessica Biggs for Board President, exposing a growing divide between public school unions. Meanwhile, the Chicago Teachers Union is attacking board president candidate Biggs over campaign donations, alleging she is backed by wealthy business leaders linked to past administration school closures. Jessica Biggs joins the show to respond to the CTU, explain what the SEIU endorsement means for her campaign, and share her vision for leading the district during Chicago's historic first-ever elected school board race.

Did UChicago and Northwestern collude with other elite colleges to limit financial aid and prioritize wealthier applicants? Lead Attorney Eric Cramer with Berger Montague joins Anita Blanton to break down the multi-million dollar settlement, which students qualifies for payouts, and what comes next as remaining universities face trial over alleged "need-blind" admissions violations.