FBI, DEA, ATF join new CTA crime task force
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The CTA is getting backup from federal law enforcement agencies as officials work to crack down on violent crime across the transit system.

Pritzker decries Johnson's push to keep Bears in Chicago
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Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.

Chicago alder sues feds over hospital arrest during Operation Midway Blitz
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Ald. Jessie Fuentes filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday over her arrest by immigration agents last October at Humboldt Park Hospital.

 California judge bans Kars4Kids ads over misleading claims | ChicagoLIVE
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A California judge has ordered Kars4Kids to stop airing its ads in the state, ruling the charity’s longtime jingle-based campaign misled donors by failing to disclose who the proceeds support. 

Funeral services announced for fallen Chicago firefighter

Funeral services have been announced for a Chicago Fire Department member who died last week during a training exercise.

Violence interrupters call for more CTA outreach after bus kidnapping | ChicagoLIVE
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Violence interrupter and “Mr. Ceasefire” Tio Hardiman joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss CTA safety after a shocking bus kidnapping involving a driver held at knifepoint. Hardiman explains why his organization wants to deploy more outreach workers across CTA buses and trains, how violence interrupters help defuse conflicts before they turn deadly and why he believes community-based solutions are critical heading into the summer months.

Chicago population up for third year in a row, new Census data shows | ChicagoNOW
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New U.S. Census estimates show Chicago’s population increased for the third year in a row, while fast-growing suburbs like Plainfield and Lockport continue to expand. Chicago Tribune reporter Robert McCoppin breaks down what the latest numbers reveal about where people are moving across Chicagoland.

Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis remembered as Chicago honors a food legend
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Paul and Bill Sianis reflect on the life and legacy of Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis, sharing memories of the iconic Chicago institution, tributes pouring in, and what comes next for the famous tavern.

Inside the hidden world of Lake Michigan’s endangered alligator snapping turtles | ChicagoNOW
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Lake Michigan is home to more wildlife than most people realize, including the rare and endangered alligator snapping turtle. A new local photo essay is giving people a closer look at these incredible creatures and the effort to protect them.

Expert analysis: Chicago population rises for third straight year
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Dylan Sharkey of the Illinois Policy Institute breaks down why Chicago is seeing population growth again, how it compares to other major cities, and what housing costs may have to do with the shift.

Video shows suburban man fatally shot by ISP during struggle in Chicago

Illinois State Police released video of a fatal officer-involved shooting on Chicago's South Side last month that left a suburban man dead after a struggle with officers.

Video shows fatal shooting of suburban Chicago man by ISP | GRAPHIC CONTENT
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Illinois State Police released video Friday from a fatal officer-involved shooting on Chicago’s South Side that left a Markham man dead after a struggle with officers.