Suspect charged after seriously injuring two men in South Loop beating: police

An Illinois man has been charged with aggravated battery after beating and seriously injuring two men in the South Loop, according to Chicago police.

Woman killed in Irving Park pedestrian crash: police

A 62-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a car in the Irving Park neighborhood, according to Chicago police.

Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police

A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, according to Chicago police.

Chicago's top doctor resigns, mayor's office says

Chicago's commissioner of public health, Dr. Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige has resigned her post, the mayor's office confirmed on Saturday.

Michigan Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue employee accused of helping steal $7,500 in merchandise: officials

A Saks Fifth Avenue on Michigan Avenue employee has been charged after helping other people steal more than $7,500-worth of merchandise from the store, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Summer's arrival means warnings for ticks and Lyme disease | ChicagoLIVE
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It's getting warmer outside, which means you will need to know how to prevent tick-borne Lyme disease for you and your pets. Dr. Ryan Knodle of UI Health joined the show to break it down.

Microplastics found in 30 Illinois water sites: report | ChicagoLIVE
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A new report was released about how microplastics have been found in several water sites around Illinois. We hear from Environment Illinois Center on what you should know.

Arthritis Awareness Month: Green Heart Fridays
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Green hearts have been appearing in cities across the nation every Friday in May -- including here in Chicago.  It's part of a bigger effort launched by the arthritis foundation to raise awareness about the debilitating disease.  Kasey Chronis shares how one local artist is bringing it to life.

Chicago weather: Rain chances fade ahead of sunny Memorial Day

Chicago-area residents can expect improving weather conditions through Memorial Day weekend, with sunshine and warmer temperatures returning after a chance of overnight rain.

Former basketball player dead after Dolton shooting
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A family is demanding answers after someone shot and killed former pro basketball player Khapri Alston. This happened at a lounge in Dolton.

Family demands justice after former basketball player killed in Dolton shooting

The family of former professional basketball player Khapri Alston is demanding answers after the 31-year-old was shot and killed in Dolton Thursday night.

Green hearts appear across Chicago for Arthritis Awareness Month

Green hearts have been appearing in cities across the nation every Friday in May — including here in Chicago. It's part of a nationwide effort launched by the Arthritis Foundation to raise awareness about the debilitating disease.

Northwest Indiana newborn faced with three surgeries in two months

After spending 74 days in the hospital and undergoing multiple surgeries for a rare heart condition, baby Theo Garcia is finally home with his family as the community rallies to support his ongoing recovery.

Green hearts throughout Chicago for Arthritis Awareness Month
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 Green hearts have been showing up every Friday this month in cities across the nation, including here in Chicago.  They're part of a bigger effort through the arthritis foundation to raise awareness about the disease.  Kasey Chronis is live downtown with how one artist from our area is bringing it to life.