2 Chicago police officers injured in South Side crash

An early morning crash involving a Chicago police squad car sent two officers to the hospital. Here's what police say happened.

Trump warns of federal intervention in Chicago, flock camera debate | The Chicago Report
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President Trump and Mayor Brandon Johnson are at odds over the scale of Chicago's issues with violence and the best way to bring crime rates down. And, the debate on flock cameras continues. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Aurora referendum questions still uncertain as Illinois early voting nears

Two referendum questions are being challenged after the Aurora for Change said they collected enough signatures to put a proposed recall system before voters.

Aurora referendum questions still uncertain as Illinois early voting nears
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Early voting in Illinois starts in about three weeks and there are still questions about whether or not two referendum questions will appear on the ballot in Aurora. 

Zoe Ma enters Chicago mayoral race as independent candidate
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Real estate developer Zoe Ma is officially running for Chicago mayor, promising to make the city more affordable, address deep economic divides and prioritize people over corporate interests.

Trump says Chicago violence is ‘at record levels,’ calls for federal help
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President Donald Trump is again criticizing Chicago’s violence after a deadly weekend of shootings, prompting pushback from Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson as Trump prepares to visit the area later this month.

Monument Moment: Elgin’s lost watchmaking empire still ticks through Chicago history
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Once the nation’s largest watchmaker, Elgin National Watch Company produced more than 60 million timepieces and employed thousands before its factory disappeared—but its legacy still lives on in Elgin and Chicago.

Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026

Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.

Family of man stabbed to death on the CTA files civil lawsuit.
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The family of Dominique Pollion, the man stabbed while sleeping on the CTA, has filed a civil lawsuit against the CTA and private security firms. 

Chicago weather: Heat index could reach 110 as advisory continues

A Heat Advisory is in effect as Chicagoland temperatures climb into the 90s with a heat index up to 110, followed by storm chances and possible severe weather Thursday.

Memory care hidden camera case: Attorney for victim's family speaks out
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An attorney representing one of the families discusses the criminal case against a former memory care worker accused of secretly recording vulnerable residents, the pending civil lawsuit and the broader questions about oversight at the facility.

Old Farmer's Almanac releases 2027 winter forecast
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Old Farmer's Almanac Editor-in-Chief Carole Connare discusses the publication's 2027 winter forecast, how its long-range predictions are made and what readers can expect in this year's edition.

Families seek answers after more than 50 decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home
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Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar discusses the effort to identify more than 50 decomposing bodies found at South Chicago Chapel, support for affected families and what's next in the ongoing investigation.

Naperville police seek suspect in two batteries; $1,000 reward offered

Naperville police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person connected to attacking two women near park district pathways.

Chicago suburb suspends Flock cameras as deputy faces internal investigation

A Chicago suburb has suspended its Flock license plate cameras while a local sheriff's deputy is investigated for possible policy violations.

Mayor Johnson announces resources after Washington Park mass shooting
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Mayor Brandon Johnson visited Washington Park Tuesday to highlight resources for people affected by gun violence. The Emergency Assistance Center opens Thursday with support for victims, survivors, families and community members.