Man found dead inside garbage container in Austin: police

A man was found dead inside a garbage container in the Austin neighborhood on Sunday, according to police.

Suspect charged in LaBough Woods sexual assault case: officials

A man has been charged with sexual assault of a woman at LaBough Woods last week, according to the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

Proposed housing bill sparks debate in Chicago's neighborhoods
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 As state lawmakers work in the final days of session. There's a growing debate in several Chicago neighborhoods about governor JB Pritzker's BUILD plan.  It aims to increase housing inventory --- but it could also limit local control.  Kasey Chronis has the latest from Avondale. 

Chicago weather: Warm temperatures return as rip current risk rises

Chicago-area residents can expect a warm, mostly sunny weekend, though hazardous conditions are forecast along Lake Michigan beaches Saturday due to high waves and the risk of rip currents.

Customer flees after throwing banana split at staff
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 A scary incident for staff at an ice cream shop out in the suburbs.  It ended with the staff getting ice cream all over them thrown by a customer!

Weed industry watches end to legislative session in Springfield
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 The clock is ticking at the state capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers have the rest of tonight and then Saturday and Sunday.  And there are some big things on the line could affect hemp and marijuana businesses.  Lauren Scafidi spoke to Sway Dispensary in Lakeview about what they’re hoping for – and why they’re long overdue. 

Bears stadium bill has little time left to pass
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After tonight, there's only two days left in the Illinois legislative session. And all eyes are on the megaprojects bill.

Protest demanding justice in 2025 deadly shooting
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Some in Humboldt Park want a Chicago police officer prosecuted after a fatal shooting one year ago.

Two adults killed in car crash in Kane County
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 A serious crash kills two people in Kane County.  We're learning the identity of one of the victims.

Proposed BUILD Plan sparks debate in Chicago neighborhoods
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 As the spring session enters its final days, debate is heating up over the governor's proposed BUILD Plan.  But in Chicago, some neighborhood organizations and officials are questioning the potential impact.  Kasey Chronis is live in Avondale with what we know.