Chicago neighborhood sees new homes rise on long-vacant lots

The project links new housing to the Red Line extension and aims to expand homeownership on the Far South Side.

Chicago housing market competition drives up prices | ChicagoLIVE
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A Chicago real estate expert joined us to talk about the state of the Chicago housing market and how rising prices are impacting buyers and sellers.

Northern Illinois Food Bank holds Fight Hunger Race | ChicagoLIVE
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The Northern Illinois Food Bank is holding its 13th annual Fight Hunger Race, the largest run/walk in Chicago's suburbs for food hunger relief.

Prices drive up cost of living in Illinois | ChicagoLIVE
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The cost of living in Illinois is going up with inflation and rising gas prices. Michael Negron of the Opportunity at the Center for American Progress came to talk about the state.

Book tackles how architecture, including in Chicago, impacts our lives
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What if we told you that buildings have a bigger impact on our lives than you thought? A book, "Our World in Ten Buildings," tackles the subject.

Chicago weather: Frost advisory tonight, cold start to May

A frost advisory and chilly temperatures kick off the weekend, followed by a gradual warm-up into the 70s with chances for showers and storms early next week.

Chicago’s Leo High School celebrates over $5M in scholarships for Class of 2026

Leo High School seniors secured over $5 million in scholarships and multiple full-ride college offers, reflecting a strong culture of achievement, support, and near-universal college placement.

Chicago taco spot’s Cinco de Mayo charity drive sparks debate
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Tacombi plans to donate 100% of its Cinco de Mayo sales to build a school in Mexico, drawing both praise and criticism from some who question why the funds aren’t staying local.

Heart disease - the true cop killer | Wearing the Badge
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"The number one killer of cops is heart attack." In this powerful episode of "Wearing the Badge," host Garry McCarthy welcomes Dr. John Sheinberg, a man who navigates the worlds of both high-stakes medicine and law enforcement. With a career spanning three decades as a sworn officer and a parallel journey as a board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Sheinberg brings a unique perspective to the "perfect storm" of stress, physiology, and culture that puts police officers at extreme risk.

Suspected cop killer lashes out, $7 gas prices &  Illinois student cell ban? | Week in Review
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This week we cover a suspected cop killer’s courtroom outburst and a string of high-profile arrests ranging from Winnetka home invasions to a Joliet cockfighting ring. We also break down the impact of high gas prices and a newly proposed bill that would ban cell phones in Illinois schools. Plus, we look at the future of Water Tower Place, a potential strike at Brookfield Zoo, and the return of bison to the Illinois landscape.