Chicago toddler shot in head after man allegedly pulls gun trigger instead of drill

Chicago toddler shot in head after man allegedly pulls gun trigger instead of drill

New details shed light on how an 18-month-old girl was shot in the back of the head inside a Chicago apartment, with prosecutors alleging the gun went off when a man mistakenly pulled the trigger while holding a gun and a cordless drill.

New details shed light on how an 18-month-old girl was shot in the back of the head inside a Chicago apartment, with prosecutors alleging the gun went off when a man mistakenly pulled the trigger while holding a gun and a cordless drill.

CPS enrollment drops by 11,500 for the 2026 - 2027 school year
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CPS enrollment drops by 11,500 for the 2026 - 2027 school year

Chicago Public School see a decline of more than 10k students this year. Despite the drop, CPS reclaimed its spot as the nation's third-largest school district ahead of Miami-Dade.

Chicago Public School see a decline of more than 10k students this year. Despite the drop, CPS reclaimed its spot as the nation's third-largest school district ahead of Miami-Dade.

Chicago teens call for more jobs, resources in their neighborhoods
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Chicago teens call for more jobs, resources in their neighborhoods

A survey by My Block, My Hood, My City highlights young people’s calls for more job opportunities, educational programs, housing and mental health resources on the South and West sides.

A survey by My Block, My Hood, My City highlights young people’s calls for more job opportunities, educational programs, housing and mental health resources on the South and West sides.

New pedestrian beacon planned for Chicago’s North Side
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New pedestrian beacon planned for Chicago’s North Side

A new pedestrian hybrid beacon will improve crossing safety with flashing signals, high-visibility crosswalks and accessible pedestrian features.

A new pedestrian hybrid beacon will improve crossing safety with flashing signals, high-visibility crosswalks and accessible pedestrian features.

Lakeview, Lincoln Park residents push ComEd to move proposed substation
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Lakeview, Lincoln Park residents push ComEd to move proposed substation

Residents are urging ComEd to find a new location for a proposed electrical substation near Diversey, while the company says the project is needed to prevent future power outages.

Residents are urging ComEd to find a new location for a proposed electrical substation near Diversey, while the company says the project is needed to prevent future power outages.

Chicago man charged with shooting toddler
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Chicago man charged with shooting toddler

A Chicago man is facing felony charges after a 1-year-old girl was shot in Marquette Park over the weekend. He was arrested minutes after the shooting.

A Chicago man is facing felony charges after a 1-year-old girl was shot in Marquette Park over the weekend. He was arrested minutes after the shooting.

Midwest cities among the best for dog walking

Midwest cities among the best for dog walking

Redfin and Rover partnered to rank 107 U.S. cities on how good they are for taking your furry friend out for a walk. They also ranked the most popular and trending dog breeds for each city. Find out where your city places!

Redfin and Rover partnered to rank 107 U.S. cities on how good they are for taking your furry friend out for a walk. They also ranked the most popular and trending dog breeds for each city. Find out where your city places!

FDA panel approves multi-cancer early detection test | ChicagoLIVE
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FDA panel approves multi-cancer early detection test | ChicagoLIVE

We speak to Dr. Kevin King, a radiation oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center, to talk about potential breakthroughs in early cancer detection tests.

We speak to Dr. Kevin King, a radiation oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center, to talk about potential breakthroughs in early cancer detection tests.