Nearly 1 in 12 defendants on ankle monitors in Chicago have gone AWOL, authorities say

Nearly 1 in 12 criminal defendants released pre-trial on ankle monitors in Chicago have gone AWOL, and authorities have no idea where they are, even as some in the program allegedly go on to commit violent crimes.

Chicago man busted with stolen gun, drugs during CTA arrest: police

A Chicago man is facing charges after he was found with a loaded stolen gun and an assortment of drugs earlier this week on a CTA train.

Loop stabbing leaves man seriously wounded, 1 in custody

A man is in custody after allegedly stabbing and seriously wounding another man Thursday night in the Loop.

Chicago weather: Warm and breezy Friday ahead of hot weekend temperatures

Unseasonably warm temperatures in the 80s will take over Chicago through early next week with several chances for showers and thunderstorms.

Chicago weather: Temperatures climb into 80s before potential severe storms

Temperatures are expected to climb well above average this weekend, with highs reaching the 80s across the Chicago area, though several rounds of showers and thunderstorms could bring wet conditions at times.

Parents say prom designer left them empty-handed
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A prom dress designer in Humbodlt Park took deposits and even full payments, but didn't deliver dresses or tuxedos.  Tia Ewing tells us how heartbroken parents are scrambling to save prom night for their teens.

SNAP benefit changes creating 'ripple effect' for local grocery stores
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Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.

Chicago mother says her 12-year-old son was almost kidnapped
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A mother is speaking out tonight after she says her son was almost kidnapped on city's East Side on Mother's Day weekend and part of the encounter was caught on camera.            Leslie Moreno joins us live where it happened with that mother's warning for other families. 

Chicago mother says 12-year-old son helped by stranger in attempted abduction

A Chicago mother is speaking out after she says her 12-year-old son was nearly kidnapped on the city’s East Side over Mother’s Day weekend.

SNAP benefit changes creating 'ripple effect' for local grocery stores

Leaders at Living Fresh Market in Forest Park say recent SNAP benefit changes are creating growing fear and uncertainty for families already struggling with rising food costs.

Rare American eel found in Chicago River
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 A rare catch in the Chicago river is making waves. An American eel was recently reeled in downtown.  Kasey Chronis is live along the riverwalk with the unusual find that has people talking. 

South Side community rallies for kids without prom outfits
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Now, strangers are stepping in so these kids don’t have to miss out on their night, including one mom in the south suburbs who saw all the posts last night about what happened.  By this morning her daughter's old prom dress had a new owner.

SNAP changes are impacting local grocery stores
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Two weeks after major SNAP changes took effect. Some local grocery stores say they’re already feeling the impact.  Lauren Scafidi is following this tonight.