Chicago man charged in deadly shooting of Montana Weathers, 10, in Gary

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.

Chicago unveils new underground stormwater tanks to help reduce West Side flooding
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Chicago leaders showcased two new underground stormwater storage tanks that can hold nearly 1.7 million gallons of rainwater, a $12 million project designed to reduce flooding and protect thousands of homes and businesses on the West Side.

Northerly Island would be named after Pope Leo XIV under new proposal

Northerly Island, the former site of Meigs Field that has become a popular lakefront destination for concerts and outdoor events, could soon receive a new name.

Proposal would rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV
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A Chicago alderman wants to rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope and a Chicago native.

Bally's Chicago launches Dealer School to fill 3,000 new jobs
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Bally's Chicago is officially open for school! Ryan Coppola, Vice President and General Manager of Bally's Chicago, joins the Good Day Chicago team live in-studio to break down the launch of their highly anticipated Dealer School. As part of a massive hiring push aiming to create 3,000 future jobs in the city, this specialized training program is designed to teach new hires how to deal various casino games from scratch—no prior experience required. If you've been looking to bet on a new career path, this might be your perfect deal.

Suburban Chicago man charged in I-80 hit-and-run that killed driver changing tire

A Palatine man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 80 in Lansing that left a 23-year-old man dead while he was changing a flat tire.

Chicago ranks among top cities for bed bugs
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Chicago is seeing an influx of bed bugs. We speak with an expert on how to spot them and how to get rid of them. 

Chicago-area 420 Smoke Shop accused of illegally selling marijuana

A suburban Chicago smoke shop with "420" in its name is facing criminal charges after investigators said the business was illegally selling marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms without the required licenses.

Race for Chicago mayor just got bigger
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A Chicago cardiologist and former nurse has announced she is running to become the city's next mayor.

Chicago crime: Man killed, 13-year-old boy shot in separate incidents; several others hurt overnight

A man was fatally shot early Tuesday, and a 13-year-old boy was wounded in a drive-by hours earlier. Chicago police are investigating several violent incidents from Monday evening into Tuesday morning. Here's what we know.

Family sues suburban Chicago group home after woman's choking death
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The family of a 33-year-old woman with disabilities is demanding answers after filing a wrongful death lawsuit against a suburban Chicago group home and one of its employees, alleging negligence led to her death.

Severed arm in Illinois lake: Court records say body parts found in freezer, half-brother claimed self-defense
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New details have emerged in the case of a severed arm bearing a distinctive Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers tattoo that was recovered from an Illinois lake, leading investigators to identify the victim.

Family sues suburban Chicago group home after woman's choking death

The family of a 33-year-old woman with disabilities is demanding answers after filing a wrongful death lawsuit against a suburban Chicago group home and one of its employees, alleging negligence led to her death.

Least violent July 4th in Chicago in 7 years; search for new CPD Supt. | The Chicago Report
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This Fourth of July weekend in Chicago was the least violent weekend in seven years. And, the search begins for the Chicago Police Department's new superintendent after Larry Snelling recently announced his retirement. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Suburban Chicago family sues after choking death at group home
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A suburban family is suing a nonprofit group home and one of its employees. They claim their 33-year-old daughter died because the staff did not follow her care plan.