Chicago weather: Severe storm threat continues south of Chicago this evening

For the remainder of today, we will be on the storm watch. There is a chance for severe storms until roughly 9pm, especially south of Chicago. If we have a severe storm, all threats are possible including torrential rain, tornadoes, and damaging wind. 

Mom, 2 men charged in kidnapping of 2-year-old in Chicago, police say
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Two men and a woman ? the child?s mother ? are facing charges in connection with the kidnapping of a 2-year-old girl earlier this week in Bronzeville, Chicago police said.

Bronzeville remembers Emmett Till, 84 years on
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Emmett Till was born 84 years ago. Today, his name still pushes us to face truths we cannot turn away from. At the church in Bronzeville that held his funeral, people came together to honor his legacy and the first step in restoring the now national moment.

Street prostitution sparks community outrage in Auburn Gresham
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We have new video showing prostitutes soliciting on the streets in Auburn Gresham. The community is outraged and wants answers from their aldermen.

Judge dismisses President's case against state and Chicago
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A federal judge just tossed out the president?s lawsuit against Chicago, Cook County and Illinois' sanctuary policies.

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Chicago ‘sanctuary’ laws

A judge in Illinois dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit Friday that sought to disrupt limits Chicago imposes on cooperation between federal immigration agents and local police.

Fans still waiting on refunds after Epic Cons Chicago 3 abruptly canceled

Thousands of ticketholders shelled out big bucks to attend a popular convention, but now they are left with more questions than answers after the event was abruptly canceled only days in advance. 

CPS slashes crossing guard program, raising safety concerns before school year
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Chicago schoolchildren will see significantly fewer crossing guards on their way to class this fall, prompting concerns from some City Council members who warn the cuts could endanger student safety.

Week in Review: Celebrity deaths, ICE facility closure calls, Bears training camp
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On this episode of "Week in Review," we cover: Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan's deaths, Malcolm-Jamal Warner's drowning, and the urgent search for a two-year-old kidnapped from her home. We also discuss the growing calls to close an ICE facility, a downtown lockdown prompted by a man with a knife, and a gas station explosion in the suburbs. Plus, the Chicago Bears' rough start at training camp and a thrilling ride on the water slide at Raging Waves.

Chicago man charged after hours-long standoff shuts down Dirksen Federal Building
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A 38-year-old man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to harm himself with a knife during a lengthy standoff that shut down Chicago?s federal courthouse Tuesday, federal authorities said.

Chicago man charged after hours-long standoff shuts down Dirksen Federal Building

A 38-year-old man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to harm himself with a knife during a lengthy standoff that shut down Chicago’s federal courthouse Tuesday, federal authorities said.