Chicago weather: Cooler air arrives before weekend heat returns

Enjoy the break while it lasts. Comfortable 70s stick around through Thursday before heat and humidity return this weekend.

Chicago nonprofit Cardz for Kidz approaches milestone of 1 million cards delivered worldwide

Sometimes, the simplest messages can offer the greatest comfort to those navigating a difficult road. For the founder of one Chicago nonprofit, that act of kindness is rooted in a deeply personal experience.

Chicago nonprofit Cardz for Kidz approaches milestone of 1 million cards delivered worldwide
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Sometimes, the simplest messages can offer the greatest comfort to those navigating a difficult road. For the founder of one Chicago nonprofit, that act of kindness is rooted in a deeply personal experience.

Video shows confrontation involving child flower vendor outside River North bar

A River North business owner is speaking out after surveillance video captured a confrontation involving a minor street vendor outside Moe’s Cantina.

Video shows deadly shooting unfold at Lincoln Park bar
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New video has been released that shows the moments leading up to a deadly shooting at a Lincoln Park bar. The bar was forced to close after the incident. 

Lincoln Park bar closes after shooting, Mayra Macias removed from ballot | The Chicago Report
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A Lincoln Park bar has closed after a shooting left a person critically wounded. And, Mayra Macias joins us after being removed from the Fourth Congressional District race ballot. All this and more on The Chicago Report.

Rescued beluga whales from Canada arrive at Shedd Aquarium
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The Whale Sanctuary Project is working to end the exploitation of captive whales by creating sanctuaries where they can live in a more natural environment. Founder Lori Marino joins us to talk about the new beluga whales that arrived at Shedd Aquarium. 

'It's a traumatic experience': Street performer speaks out after arrest
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Street performer Andrew David, known for belting on the streets of Chicago, was arrested Friday night over a noise violation. David speaks out about being arrested despite having a street performer license. 

Lincoln Park bar shut down by CPD after fatal shooting
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Chicago's police superintendent ordered Lincoln Park bar The Dime to close for up to six months in connection with a fatal shooting that happened Sunday after a fight broke out at the bar. 

Local youth sports nonprofit receives big donation from Barstool 'Big Cat' Dan Katz | ChicagoLIVE
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Barstool's Dan Katz, known as Big Cat, donated $75,000 to local youth sports nonprofit that provides mentorship to children through baseball and softball. Lost Boyz Inc. Executive Director LaVonte Stewart Sr. talks about the nonprofit and what this donation means for him and the organization.

Cook County crime: 5 charged in separate gun, drug and machete cases

Guns, drugs and a machete: The Cook County Sheriff's Office released details on five recent criminal cases across the Chicago area. Here's what we know.

Chicago high school is emptiest big-city school in the nation
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Frederick Douglass Academy was built to serve a thousand students, but only 27 students are enrolled. Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center Austin Berg breaks down the finances of keeping the school open and the consequences. 

Chicago police release new details in officer-involved shooting
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Chicago police say an officer's gun discharged during a struggle with a suspect accused of having a stolen vehicle on the West Side early Tuesday.