Two girls escape suspicious encounter near Forest View park, police say

Two young girls are safe after reporting a frightening encounter with a stranger near a west suburban park, and Forest View police are asking the public for help identifying the driver involved.

Waukegan car show shooting: Suspect arrested, charged with attempted murder

A suspect is in custody after a man was shot during the Scoop Waukegan Car Show and Festival in downtown Waukegan over the weekend, authorities said.

Two girls escape suspicious encounter near Forest View park, police say
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Two young girls are safe after reporting a frightening encounter with a stranger near a west suburban park, and Forest View police are asking the public for help identifying the driver involved.

City Council blocks mayor's CHA picks, Carol Ammons investigation | The Chicago Report
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The City Council blocked Mayor Brandon Johnson's CHA commissioner picks. And, Springfield is still making headlines after launching an investigation into the misconduct allegations against Rep. Carol Ammons. All this and more on "The Chicago Report.

Chicago plays key role as DOJ trade fraud crackdown tops $1 billion in recoveries, charges

Federal law enforcement gathered Tuesday to announce that the Department of Justice's Trade Fraud Task Force has surpassed $1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, forfeitures and publicly charged losses since its launch in August 2025.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know before your next grocery trip
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Dr. Stockton Mayer, an infectious diseasees specialist at UI Health, joins us to talk more about cyclosporiasis and how the cases in Illinois compare to other states. 

Chicago reacts after ICE halts most traffic-stop arrests
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations.

Chicago area linked to DOJ's record-breaking $1 billion trade fraud case
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The DOJ calls it the biggest trade fraud crackdown they've ever seen! More than $1 billion in illegal goods smuggled into the U.S. but customs seized them. There's ties right here in the Chicago area. 

Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: Over 215 cases reported so far
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The CDC and FDA are providing an update on the response to the gastrointestinal illness that's surging in more than 30 states, including Illinois.

CTA Yellow Line train collides with vehicle in Skokie, service restored

CTA Yellow Line service was suspended for several hours Tuesday afternoon after a train collided with a vehicle, disrupting service between the Skokie and Howard stations.

Feds seek 30 months for Mexican man who fired shots near Border Patrol agents in Chicago

Federal prosecutors want a Mexican man sentenced to 30 months in prison after he admitted firing shots near U.S. Border Patrol agents in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.

Illinois plans to relocate its largest women's prison, sparking debate
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Illinois' plan to move Logan Correctional Center to Crest Hill has drawn mixed reactions as employees worry about their futures and incarcerated women raise concerns about conditions inside the current prison.