Chicago Ducky Derby: 85,000 rubber ducks race for charity
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More than 85,000 rubber ducks took over the Chicago River for the annual Chicago Ducky Derby, all to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.

Chicago teen faces murder, kidnapping charges months after shooting

A Chicago man has been charged with murder, armed robbery and kidnapping in connection with a shooting two months ago in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Chicago crime: 2 stabbed during argument on West Side

A man and a woman were stabbed during an argument Thursday night in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood.

Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home

Police in Chicago are investigating the discovery of more than 50 human remains inside a South Side funeral home.

Over 50 decomposing bodies found in shocking conditions inside Chicago funeral home
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Investigators say they discovered more than 50 human remains in deplorable conditions inside a South Side Chicago funeral home, leaving grieving families searching for answers.

Chicago weather: Heavy rain and severe storms possible this weekend

Warm, humid weather continues before an active stretch of possible heavy rain and severe storms arrives Sunday into next week.

Chicago funeral director's license suspended after bodies allegedly found in deplorable conditions
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A Chicago funeral director's license has been temporarily suspended after state officials alleged multiple bodies were kept unrefrigerated in deplorable conditions at a Southeast Side funeral home.

Chicago funeral director's license suspended after bodies allegedly found in deplorable conditions

A Chicago funeral director's license has been temporarily suspended after state officials alleged multiple bodies were kept unrefrigerated in deplorable conditions at a Southeast Side funeral home.

Chicago sues oil plant, Sheriff Dart could face felony charges | The Chicago Report
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The City of Chicago and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul are suing a vegetable oil plant on the southeast side. And, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart could face felony charges, according to a new New York Times report.

More trees, better health? Northwestern University says tree canopy loss linked to mortality
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Northwestern University just conducted a study about trees in Chicago, saying the more trees you've got around, the healthier people seem to be. They went neighborhood by neighborhood, looked at tree cover for 10 years and checked it against over 220,000 death records. 

Chicago boat tours, water taxis face cancellations due to rising river levels | ChicagoLIVE
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Rising river levels are impacting some tours and water taxi operations, with concerns about safely passing beneath Chicago’s bridges. Wendella Tours & Cruises’ Andrew Sargis explains the issue and what it means for passengers.

How your voice could shape Chicago's next park improvements | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago residents now have a direct say in how the Chicago Park District spends $500,000 on park improvements. Chicago Park District CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how residents can get involved and help shape future projects.

Fox River boat crash: Chicago attorney details family's wrongful death lawsuit | ChicagoLIVE
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Earlier in July, U.S. Marine veteran Magdalena Jablonska of Des Plaines was killed after an alleged intoxicated boater crashed into her on Fox River. Louis C. Cairo, an attorney with GWC Injury Lawyers, explains the details of the family’s wrongful death lawsuit.

Chicago weather: Storm chances return this weekend

Today we have showers and a few rumbles in our southern counties. Highs today will be around 80 with mostly cloudy skies. There is a chance for storms tonight, especially south of I-80.

Chicago police station 'overrun' by rats: 'I'm seeing them pretty much everyday'
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The Chicago Police Department's 20th District station in Budlong Woods has been battling a growing rat infestation, with the property going months without cleanup. The city's Department of Streets and Sanitation is now clearing the area after residents and officers raised concerns. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus reports live with a look at the conditions.

Chicago Ducky Derby: 85,000 rubber ducks race for charity

More than 85,000 ducks dropped into the Chicago River Thursday as part of the 21st annual Chicago Ducky Derby, raising money for Special Olympics Illinois programs that support athletes statewide.

Bud Billiken Parade returns for its 97th year with LisaRaye as grand marshal
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The Bud Billiken Parade celebrates 97 years of community, culture and back-to-school traditions, with actress LisaRaye McCoy serving as this year's grand marshal.

Why thousands of library books are stuck in limbo across Chicago
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A staffing shortage has left thousands of books backed up across Chicago Public Library branches, delaying holds, frustrating patrons and creating a growing challenge for library workers trying to keep up.

Convicted mobster tied to NW Indiana gambling case faces new fraud charges
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A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged Northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing a new set of felony charges in Rhode Island.

Chicago crime: 2 men shot on West Side

Two men were shot and hospitalized Wednesday night in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.