Dogs may not like hugs: How to read dogs' body language
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True Vet Sugar Grove owner and veterinarian Dr. Keith True breaks down the importance of understanding dogs' body language. 

Chicago weather: Near 90 degrees today before thunderstorms move in

Chicago's summer heat continues today, with storms possible Thursday before a sunny, hot stretch returns this weekend and into next week.

Brandon Johnson taps new leader of Chicago Dept. of Public Health

Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed Dr. Garth Walker as the next commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Chicago-area man charged with murder in fatal Mundelein apartment shooting

A South Holland man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting at a Mundelein apartment that left one man dead and a woman seriously wounded.

Illinois girl, 8, dies after being struck by lightning

An 8-year-old girl has died after she was struck by lightning while outside in the backyard of her home in LaSalle County over the Fourth of July weekend.

Sunken boat recovered from Lake Michigan after Fourth of July weekend accident

A sunken boat was recovered from Lake Michigan near Chicago's 31st Street Harbor on Wednesday morning following a Fourth of July weekend boating accident. 

Chicago police investigate pair of South Side shootings
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A man was killed and a 66-year-old woman was wounded in a pair of separate shootings Tuesday night on Chicago's South Side.

Elgin detectives use podcast as tool to generate new leads and even solve cold cases
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An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.

Rat infestation cleanup begins at DuPage County property after months of complaints

After months of complaints and weeks of waiting, neighbors in a DuPage County neighborhood say cleanup has finally begun at the home they believe is fueling a massive rat infestation.

Chicago man charged in deadly shooting of Montana Weathers, 10, in Gary
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A Chicago man has been charged in the deadly shooting of 10-year-old Montana Weathers, who was visiting family in Gary over the Fourth of July weekend.

Boutros resignation resolution passed, new Chicago mayoral race candidate | The Chicago Report
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A City Council committee has passed a resolution calling on Chicago's top federal prosecutor to resign. And, cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee has made her mayoral bid. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: Cases are higher than average. Here's how to avoid getting sick

Illinois health officials are reporting a higher-than-average number of cyclosporiasis cases and are urging residents to take precautions as federal and state agencies investigate a nationwide increase in infections.

New Illinois law expands camera use in long-term facilities
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Safety has been a concern in places like group homes and now Illinois is taking another step toward giving families of those living there peace of mind. Gov. Pritzker just signed a law expanding the optional use of cameras inside them. State Sen. Graciela Guzman joins us. 

Fire forces beloved Chicago pizza shop to close, community steps in to help

A beloved Chicago Southwest Side restaurant is cleaning up after a fire forced it to close, but support from the community is helping the business look toward reopening.