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 Cancer rates are rising among younger people in particular, cases of colorectal cancer are increasing in adults under 50, a group not traditionally considered high risk.  Doctor Caitlin Murphy is professor of pediatrics and public health.  She joins us with now with more on prevention, detection, and long-term health.

We begin tonight with a new ordinance that is advancing through City Hall.  It's aimed at rooting out extremism within the Chicago Police Department  The measure bans officers from engaging in so-called “Extremist activity,” allows COPA to investigate potential ties, and requires additional screening of new recruits.  Alderman Matt Martin is a sponsor of the ordinance--- and he's joining us now to explain more.

The Score's Matt Spiegel joins Cassie Carlson in studio to break down the Cubs' much-needed bounce back series win, fueled by Nico Hoerner - who believes is worthy of his first career All-Star nod. Plus, a look back at the MLB Debuts of Noah Schultz and Sam Antonacci

New Illinois bill would ban police quotas on stops and arrests amid lawsuit and bias concerns. Illinois Rep. Patrick Sheehan and FOP President John Catanzara joined The Chicago Report.

The Trump administration and Illinois continue their back-and-forth over the vital Asian carp Great Lakes project. A child psychologist discusses the rise in viral teen takeovers. And we hear from Yusef Jackson as he takes over his father's organization, Rainbow PUSH.

Yusef Jackson, the new president and CEO of RainbowPUSH, joined the show to give his vision for the organization after the death of his father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.

Why are the viral teen takeovers seeming to become more violent in Chicago? We asked a UIC psychology professor to explain what may be happening and how to address the issue.

The talks by state lawmakers to pass a bill needed for a new Bears stadium in suburban Arlington Heights are reaching a key point as the legislative session goes on.

The Trump administration and the State of Illinois continued their political back-and-forth about the Asian Carp Great Lakes project to prevent the invasive species from reaching Lake Michigan.

Actor Jason Alexander chats with FOX Chicago's Jake Hamilton about directing the new play “Fault" at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams and The Athletic's Joel Lorenzi joined Tina Nguyen on Chicago Sports Tonight. Charean tells Tina why Ben Johnson could be the Bears best head coach since George Halas and why Caleb Williams will win a Super Bowl. Plus, Joel gives his prediction on whether Billy Donovan stays on as head coach with the Bulls and whether he trusts the Bulls will get things right with their front office search.

The Athletic's Ted Nguyen previews the NFL Draft next week. How deep is this draft class? Also, Ted explains why he thinks Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald should be the Bears pick at #25, but does he also believe a trade up scenario is in the cards for Ryan Poles?

The Chicago City Council is weighing an ordinance that would ban members of the police department from participating in extremist activity.

A Chicago city alderman is pushing for Meta to do more to curb posts about so-called teen takeovers.