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.

Chicago weather: Severe thunderstorms possible Monday afternoon

Chicago is expected to see multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday, with the potential for severe weather before temperatures sharply cool later in the week.

More than a dozen Hondas broken into in Little Italy: police

More than a dozen Hondas were broken into in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood Sunday morning, with thieves stealing airbags and leaving residents concerned about rising crime and safety.

Two people injured in South Shore fire
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 Two people were seriously hurt in an apartment fire in the South Shore neighborhood.

A few deadly crashes on I-290
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 Police responded to a few deadly crashes on the Eisenhower this morning.