Johnson signs order to create Chicago gun violence reduction office

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.

Chicago leaders to discuss parking meter ownership transfer
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Chicago aldermen are expected to discuss a proposed transfer of the city's controversial parking meter lease to a new investment company.

Chicagoland storm damage stretches from suburbs to NW Indiana
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From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.

Chicago weather: First heat wave of the year next week

A cool-down arrives Friday, but don't get used to it. Chicagoland's first true heat wave of the year is expected to begin Monday.

Chicago teens tell City Council lack of youth spaces fuels teen takeovers

Chicago teenagers urged City Council to invest in more free, safe, and welcoming spaces where young people can gather, arguing that a lack of youth-focused options contributes to teen takeovers.

Prostitution bust next to Chicago alderman's office
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 This time, it's in Brighton Park, and right next door, to the alderwoman's office.  Joanie Lum is live on Archer Avenue.

Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act signed in Illinois
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 Four years ago, the Supreme Court overturned its decision on Roe v. Wade ending the constitutional right to abortion.  Today, Governor Pritzker took action to expand reproductive protections in Illinois.  He signed a new law that protects patient privacy and prevents sensitive medical information from being shared out of state.  Joining me now is state Senator Celina Villanueva who helped spearhead this legislation.

How fast is too fast? Inside Homewood's 'Wolfpack' speed crackdown

Homewood police use a coordinated traffic enforcement operation called the "Wolfpack," where one officer identifies speeding vehicles with a laser detector and radios nearby officers to make traffic stops.

DNA Project helps identify pregnant Jane Doe from 1975
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Investigative genetic genealogist tells how DNA Dow project worked to identify pregnant jane doe from decades ago

How fast is too fast? Inside Homewood's 'Wolfpack' speed crackdown
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Homewood police are using a coordinated traffic enforcement strategy known as the "Wolfpack" to crack down on speeding in neighborhoods. FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing breaks down the operation.

NASA astrophysicist to talk all things space at Alder Planetarium
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A NASA astrophysicist will visit the Adler Planetarium Wednesday night to answer questions about space. Dr. Laura Trouille, the planetarium’s vice president of scientific engagement, shares what visitors can expect.