Chicago crime: 9 shot, 1 fatally overnight; woman killed, man wounded in stabbing

Nine people were shot, including a 16-year-old boy who died, in a series of shootings across Chicago from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Two other people were stabbed, including a woman who died.

Chicago weather: Pleasant stretch ahead

No intense heat in sight: Chicagoland is heading into several comfortable late-summer days.

Parent group pushes for tighter AI limits in Chicago schools

A Chicago parent group is asking school board candidates to support stricter limits on artificial intelligence in Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago weather: Severe storms encroaching this evening

The Chicago area could see a few severe storms this evening, but quieter and mostly pleasant weather is expected through the weekend.

Chicago school board candidates split over AI use in classrooms
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A Chicago parent group is urging school board candidates to support a three-year pause on generative AI in CPS, while others argue students need to learn how to use the rapidly evolving technology safely.

Man accused of spending night inside Chicago Macy’s, stealing clothes and food

A man is facing felony charges after authorities say he spent the night inside a Downtown Chicago department store, taking clothes and helping himself to food before leaving with unpaid merchandise.

Family mourns mother who died after saving 7-year-old son from Des Plaines River
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A 31-year-old Hinsdale mother died after jumping into the Des Plaines River to save her 7-year-old son, with her family remembering her as a hero who put her children first.

Man accused of spending night inside Chicago Macy’s, stealing clothes and food
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A 53-year-old man is facing burglary and felony retail theft charges after authorities say he spent the night inside a Downtown Chicago Macy’s, where he allegedly took clothing, ate food from a restaurant kitchen and left with unpaid merchandise.

 Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound
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Chicago gave birth to drill rap — a sound some have long connected to the city’s violence. But is the music fueling it, or reflecting what’s already happening on the streets? Watch Drill rap: Chicago’s most controversial sound.

Several deer dead from virus in southeast Wisconsin
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Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The DNR in Wisconsin is investigating. 

Chicago Teachers Union sues Illinois Policy Institute | ChicagoLIVE
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The Chicago Teachers Union is suing the Illinois Policy Institute, Liberty Justice Center and Austin Berg over alleged defamatory statements.

New jaguar sightings in Arizona spark excitement
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Two jaguars spotted near the U.S.-Mexico border are fueling hopes for the species’ return to the United States.

Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest

Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.

Storms could turn severe in Chicagoland tonight

Storms could develop across the Chicago area this afternoon, with the greatest chance for strong to severe weather coming this evening into early overnight.