Chicago man charged with killing 63-year-old in Uptown earlier this week

A Chicago man has been charged with the murder of a 63-year-old man after a shooting on the North Side earlier this week, according to police.

Chicago weather: Severe storm threat misses city, flooding concerns remain

Chicago avoided the worst of Wednesday's severe weather, but localized flooding remains possible tonight before cooler, drier conditions arrive through Saturday and rain returns Sunday.

Cook County awards $5M to violence prevention groups, $15M more coming in July

Cook County is awarding $5 million to nine community organizations for violence intervention programs and opening applications for an additional $15 million in grants as gun homicides continue to decline across the county.

$20 million to be given to violence prevention programs
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 Chicago counted fewer murders last year than any year since 1965.   And Cook County says it knows part of why, so it’s putting $20 million more behind it.

Chicago History Museum's 'Us at 250' uses art to reexamine America's story

The Chicago History Museum's new "Us at 250" exhibition uses art and historical documents to examine America's founding ideals, their lasting impact, and ongoing issues of justice, displacement, and civic engagement.

Chicago History Museum's 'Us at 250' reexamines America
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250 years of America's history told through a wheelbarrow. It's a story of land, loss, and communities that refused to disappear. Tia Ewing takes us inside the exhibit challenging how we remember our nation's past.

Chicago legal analyst explains US-Iran war peace deal | ChicagoLIVE
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As negotiations continue over the Iran peace deal, concerns are rising over unresolved terms. University of Chicago Law School's Pegah Banihashemi breaks down the latest developments.

There’s a new buzzworthy role at the Obama Presidential Center | ChicagoLIVE
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The Obama Presidential Center has added a new role to its team, beekeeper. Janelle Dunlap has been named to the position and joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what it means.

New videos released in 2021 killing of Chicago Officer Ella French

New videos connected to the death of Chicago Police Officer Ella French have been released by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.

Sweepstakes machines ban fails in Chicago City Council
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The City Council also took a vote on a proposal about sweepstakes machines.  Its a vote that could impact bars and restaurants across the city.   Bret Buganski is live at City Hall.

New videos released in killing of Chicago Police Officer Ella French
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**Warning: These videos contain content that some may find disturbing. Watch at your own discretion.** New videos connected to the death of Chicago Police Officer Ella French has been released by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.

New $400M project aims to bring Lake Michigan water to 3 suburbs | ChicagoLIVE
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Matt Brolley, mayor of Montgomery, Illinois, speaks with ChicagoLIVE about a groundbreaking project that will completely reshape how people receive water.

Why Gov. Pritzker's new 0.2% crypto tax is receiving pushback | ChicagoLIVE
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A move from Gov. Pritzker has some wondering what it means for their pocketbooks. President and co-founder of American Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association Howard Greenburg explains why.

Inside look at ComEd's Command Center ahead of more severe weather

ComEd is activating its Command Center and staging crews ahead of Wednesday's expected severe weather. Here's how the utility is preparing.

ComEd activates Command Center ahead of severe weather Wednesday
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ComEd is ramping up preparations for expected severe weather Wednesday, activating its Command Center and positioning crews and equipment across Illinois to respond to potential outages.