Chicago weather: Heat continues as wildfire smoke increases Thursday

The heat isn't going anywhere yet, but thicker wildfire smoke is expected to move into Chicagoland Thursday. Here's what to expect.

City Council blocks mayor's CHA picks, Carol Ammons investigation | The Chicago Report
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The City Council blocked Mayor Brandon Johnson's CHA commissioner picks. And, Springfield is still making headlines after launching an investigation into the misconduct allegations against Rep. Carol Ammons. All this and more on "The Chicago Report.

Chicago plays key role as DOJ trade fraud crackdown tops $1 billion in recoveries, charges

Federal law enforcement gathered Tuesday to announce that the Department of Justice's Trade Fraud Task Force has surpassed $1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, forfeitures and publicly charged losses since its launch in August 2025.

Chicago area linked to DOJ's record-breaking $1 billion trade fraud case
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The DOJ calls it the biggest trade fraud crackdown they've ever seen! More than $1 billion in illegal goods smuggled into the U.S. but customs seized them. There's ties right here in the Chicago area. 

CTA Yellow Line train collides with vehicle in Skokie, service restored

CTA Yellow Line service was suspended for several hours Tuesday afternoon after a train collided with a vehicle, disrupting service between the Skokie and Howard stations.

Feds seek 30 months for Mexican man who fired shots near Border Patrol agents in Chicago

Federal prosecutors want a Mexican man sentenced to 30 months in prison after he admitted firing shots near U.S. Border Patrol agents in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.

Chicago students get free supplies before heading to college
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Hundreds of Chicago-area students received free school supplies and other essentials to help them prepare for the start of the college semester.

Chicago police officers among 4 hurt in West Side crash

Chicago police say two officers and two women were hurt after a collision involving a squad car and an SUV in Humboldt Park Tuesday morning.

School board race, no vote on parking meter deal | The Chicago Report
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The CTU's house of delegates just endorsed 14 people in the Chicago School Board of Election. And, the latest on the city's parking meter deal. We break it all down on "The Chicago Report."