Chicago mother says 12-year-old son helped by stranger in attempted abduction

Chicago mother says 12-year-old son helped by stranger in attempted abduction

A Chicago mother is speaking out after she says her 12-year-old son was nearly kidnapped on the city’s East Side over Mother’s Day weekend.

A Chicago mother is speaking out after she says her 12-year-old son was nearly kidnapped on the city’s East Side over Mother’s Day weekend.

SNAP benefit changes creating 'ripple effect' for local grocery stores

SNAP benefit changes creating 'ripple effect' for local grocery stores

Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.

Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.

Rare American eel found in Chicago River
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Rare American eel found in Chicago River

 A rare catch in the Chicago river is making waves. An American eel was recently reeled in downtown.  Kasey Chronis is live along the riverwalk with the unusual find that has people talking. 

 A rare catch in the Chicago river is making waves. An American eel was recently reeled in downtown.  Kasey Chronis is live along the riverwalk with the unusual find that has people talking. 

South Side community rallies for kids without prom outfits
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South Side community rallies for kids without prom outfits

Now, strangers are stepping in so these kids don’t have to miss out on their night, including one mom in the south suburbs who saw all the posts last night about what happened.  By this morning her daughter's old prom dress had a new owner.

Now, strangers are stepping in so these kids don’t have to miss out on their night, including one mom in the south suburbs who saw all the posts last night about what happened.  By this morning her daughter's old prom dress had a new owner.

Attempted child abduction near little league field in Chicago
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Attempted child abduction near little league field in Chicago

Now to that Chicago mother who says a terrifying moment involving her young son should serve as a warning for every parent.  She says someone tried to lure her child into a vehicle near the East Side Little League Fields — and part of the encounter was caught on camera.  Leslie Moreno is live tonight with the story--- and the urgent message this family wants others to hear.

Now to that Chicago mother who says a terrifying moment involving her young son should serve as a warning for every parent.  She says someone tried to lure her child into a vehicle near the East Side Little League Fields — and part of the encounter was caught on camera.  Leslie Moreno is live tonight with the story--- and the urgent message this family wants others to hear.

Chicago families say prom plans unraveled after custom orders never arrived

Chicago families say prom plans unraveled after custom orders never arrived

Dozens of Chicago-area parents say Makeda Designs failed to deliver custom prom dresses and suits they paid thousands of dollars for, leaving families scrambling just days before prom.

Dozens of Chicago-area parents say Makeda Designs failed to deliver custom prom dresses and suits they paid thousands of dollars for, leaving families scrambling just days before prom.

Chicago families say prom plans unraveled after custom orders never arrived
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Chicago families say prom plans unraveled after custom orders never arrived

Dozens of Chicago-area parents say Makeda Designs failed to deliver custom prom dresses and suits they paid thousands of dollars for, leaving families scrambling just days before prom.

Dozens of Chicago-area parents say Makeda Designs failed to deliver custom prom dresses and suits they paid thousands of dollars for, leaving families scrambling just days before prom.

Will Mayor Brandon Johnson run again? A one-on-one with Chicago mayor
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Will Mayor Brandon Johnson run again? A one-on-one with Chicago mayor

Mayor Brandon Johnson's got about a year left in his term.  As we get closer to the end, one big question keeps coming up- Is he going to run again?  Bret Buganski sat down with the mayor and asked that very question.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's got about a year left in his term.  As we get closer to the end, one big question keeps coming up- Is he going to run again?  Bret Buganski sat down with the mayor and asked that very question.

Zillow files antitrust lawsuit tied to Chicago housing market | ChicagoLIVE
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Zillow files antitrust lawsuit tied to Chicago housing market | ChicagoLIVE

Zillow filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data and brokerage giant Compass of conspiring to hide home listings and restrict competition in the Chicago housing market. 

Zillow filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data and brokerage giant Compass of conspiring to hide home listings and restrict competition in the Chicago housing market.