Loaves & Fishes breaks ground on Aurora expansion to meet rising demand

The largest food pantry in Illinois is breaking ground on a major expansion to help meet growing demand — which will allow it to serve up to three times more people in need.

Chicago weather: Frost possible tonight before gradual warmup into weekend

Chicago will see another chilly night with possible frost, followed by spotty showers Thursday and Friday before a warmer, drier weekend with highs nearing the mid-70s.

Remembering fallen Chicago police officer Areanah Preston
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Three years after Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston was shot and killed outside her South Side home, her family, fellow officers, and department leadership gathered Tuesday in the Fifth District for a memorial roll call to honor her life and service.

Loaves & Fishes breaks ground on new hub expansion in Aurora
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In Aurora, the state's largest food pantry is celebrating a major expansion.  Loaves and Fishes just broke ground on a huge addition.  Kasey Chronis is live with what this means for community members.

Cubs fan saved by White Sox fan’s kidney throws first pitch at Wrigley Field

A Cubs fan who went viral seeking a kidney was saved by a White Sox fan who donated one, and the pair will now throw out ceremonial first pitches at Wrigley Field to celebrate her recovery.

Kidney survivor throws out the first pitch at Wrigley Field
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A Cubs fan gets to throw out the first pitch tonight at Wrigley Field.  She'll have a White Sox fan near her, because he saved her life.  Joanie Lum is at live at the Friendly Confines.

Family, Chicago police honor fallen officer Areanah Preston

Three years after Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston was shot and killed outside her South Side home, her family, fellow officers, and department leadership gathered Tuesday in the Fifth District for a memorial roll call to honor her life and service.

New Illinois proposal aims to lower property taxes for homeowners | ChicagoLIVE
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With property taxes rising across Illinois, some lawmakers are proposing new legislation aimed at providing relief for homeowners. State Rep. Dan Ugaste joined ChicagoLIVE to explain the plan, how it could impact taxpayers and schools, and what challenges the proposal may face as it moves forward.

Family, Chicago police honor fallen officer Areanah Preston
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Three years after Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston was shot and killed outside her South Side home, her family, fellow officers, and department leadership gathered Tuesday in the Fifth District for a memorial roll call to honor her life and service.

Missing gun at Arlington Heights school still unrecovered days later, person of interest in custody
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The search continues for a gun that went missing inside an Arlington Heights school earlier this week. Leslie Moreno reports police now believe the weapon was likely stolen after a school resource officer removed it in a restroom Monday afternoon. A person of interest is in custody, but the firearm has still not been recovered.

Joliet moves forward with Rock Run Collection development | ChicagoLIVE
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Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy shares plans for the Rock Run Collection, a 310-acre development designed to transform the city into a regional shopping and entertainment destination.