Big Boy Locomotive makes a stop in West Chicago
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 Big Boy, the world's largest steam locomotive, made a stop in West Chicago today. The crowd was out.  Hundreds of folks at the Union Pacific Training Center getting their phones out for this giant.

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run that killed Dolton woman, officials say

A juvenile has been taken into custody and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Dolton that killed an 18-year-old woman.

Nearly a year later, Chicago still hasn't chosen a ShotSpotter successor
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Chicago alderpersons and gun violence survivors are demanding answers after a City Council meeting on replacing ShotSpotter ended without an update, nearly a year after bids for a new gunshot detection system were submitted.

Man charged with drug-impaired driving in deadly January crash: officials

A man has been charged with reckless homicide after he was found under the influence of drugs during a fatal crash in Deer Park earlier this year, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Police warn of string of work van burglaries across Chicago

Chicago police are warning of a string of car burglaries to work vehicles in multiple neighborhoods throughout the city earlier this week.

Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case

The top federal prosecutor in Chicago said he made a personal pitch to a grand jury before it indicted protesters who opposed the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps last year.

Barstool Eddie weighs in on Caleb Williams’ Madden cover | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is the new face of Madden NFL 27. Eddie “Barstool Eddie” Farrer joins ChicagoLIVE to share what it means for Williams and the Bears. 

Pfleger, gun violence survivors push for answers on ShotSpotter replacement
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Father Michael Pfleger and mothers who lost children to gun violence gathered outside City Hall, urging city leaders to outline plans for replacing Chicago’s ShotSpotter system ahead of a Public Safety Committee meeting.

35 things to do in Chicago this weekend June 5 – 7

From Pokémon GO Fest and the Chicago Blues Festival to Ribfest, Beyond Wonderland, U.S. Men’s Soccer vs. Germany and Lincoln Park Greek Fest – here’s your weekend guide!

Chicago university removes LGBTQ pride flag over institutional neutrality concerns

The University of Chicago (UC) Laboratory Schools, an institution associated with the university, will no longer be flying an LGBTQ pride flag outside its courtyard after university administrators determined it would violate institutional neutrality.