Chicago weather: Fourth of July weekend forecast

After days of dangerous heat, Chicago is transitioning to a stormy and humid Fourth of July weekend with periodic chances for severe weather.

Chicago tenant without air conditioning during dangerous heat wave

Juel Stanley has been without air conditioning in her 10th floor apartment on South Michigan Avenue since before the recent heat wave began.

Chicago tenant without air conditioning during dangerous heat wave
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The heat in Chicago is causing a lot of discomfort at a prominent high rise. Some apartments have been without air conditioning. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports. 

Search for next CPD Superintendent, will State Rep. Benton resign? | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling has announced his retirement and the search begins for his replacement. And, State Rep. Harry Benton is being called to resign after an investigation into alleged misconduct. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Pullman: The lost archives and hidden artifacts
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As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are taking a look at the places and spaces that helped shape our nation. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis is uncovering the lost archives and hidden artifacts that are bringing the story of Pullman National Historical Park to life.

Englewood youth program relocates after two shootings outside center

A free youth program serving more than 40 children in Englewood has been forced to relocate after two shootings happened outside its center at 344 W. 75th Street.

Englewood youth program relocates after two shootings outside center
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A free youth program serving more than 40 children in Englewood has been forced to relocate after two shootings happened outside its center at 344 W. 75th Street.

Operation New Dawn targets the 'worst of the worst' in Chicago-area crime
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Federal authorities charged 179 people as part of Operation New Dawn, a two-month anti-violence initiative targeting Chicago crime during the spring and summer months. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum explains what this crackdown accomplished.

'Dibs' tradition returns for Evanston's 4th of July Celebration | ChicagoLIVE
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Evanston's Fourth of July Celebration comes with a tradition of its own. Days before the parade, residents line the route with chairs to claim the best spots. 

606 Trail sexual assault suspect detained after man with baseball bat intervenes

A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on The 606 Trail is in custody after neighbors intervened and detained him with the help of a baseball bat, authorities said.

Red, white & zoo: Brookfield Zoo Chicago to celebrate America 250 | ChicagoLIVE
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Add Brookfield Zoo Chicago to your list of stops for America 250 celebrations! Julianne Olivo, director of PR, joins ChicagoLIVE to break down the festivities. 

Chicago must replace all of its lead pipes, an estimated $12B project | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the nation, and a federal mandate now requires all of them to be replaced. Chakena Sims of the National Resources Defense Council joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the project.

Operation New Dawn: 179 charged in massive Chicago-area crackdown
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Federal prosecutors announced Thursday that 179 people have been charged in connection with violent crimes as part of a new initiative aimed at disrupting violence during the spring and summer months.

How to identify abuse in youth sports | ChicagoLIVE
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A nonprofit organization called #WeRideTogether helps protect youth athletes from things like abuse and too much pressure. Program and partnerships director Kathryn McClain joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the initiative.

Operation New Dawn: 179 charged in massive Chicago-area anti-violence crackdown

Federal prosecutors announced Thursday that 179 people have been charged in connection with violent crimes as part of a new initiative aimed at disrupting violence during the spring and summer months.

Octavia Redmond murder: Teen sentenced to 5 years in juvenile detention

A teen who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting US Postal Service worker Octavia Redmond when he was 15 years old was sentenced to five years in juvenile detention.

Report: FBI Chicago leader to leave after Fourth of July weekend
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Reports say the special agent in charge of the FBI's Chicago field office will leave his position after the Fourth of July weekend.