Liam Stanton makes his Chicago mayoral bid | The Chicago Report
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First time candidate Liam Stanton launched his bid for Chicago mayor back in February. He's a businessman who has been active on social media, advertising his campaign. He joins us and reflects on some of his ideas.

Balloon release held for victim of Lansing shooting
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Friends, family and community members gathered for a balloon release to honor the 47-year-old man who was killed while waiting in a Culver's drive-thru.

Chicago aviation workers asked to chip in for boss's birthday party, probe launched

Chicago's Inspector General is investigating a birthday celebration for Chicago Department of Aviation First Deputy Commissioner Tracey Payne after employees received an email and flyer soliciting cash donations for the event.

Chicago aviation workers asked to chip in for boss's birthday party, probe launched
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Chicago's Inspector General is investigating a birthday celebration for Chicago Department of Aviation First Deputy Commissioner Tracey Payne after employees received an email and flyer soliciting cash donations for the event.

Chicago pastor says man confronted, pushed him during Pilsen street sermon

A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.

Chicago pastor says man confronted, pushed him during Pilsen street sermon
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A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.

Riverdale homeowner's nearly $17K tax bill raises questions about Cook County assessments

Critics of Cook County’s assessment system, including incoming Assessor Patrick Hynes and engineer Vaughn Harrison, say her bill appears to be an extreme outlier and may warrant correction.

Does the new bill to keep the Bears in Illinois have any legs?
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State Rep. Dan Ugaste has introduced a bill that would keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. Will it be enough to satiate the franchise?

Former CHA official accused of taking $421K in kickbacks tied to housing contracts

A former Chicago Housing Authority official and a construction company owner have been indicted on federal fraud charges from an alleged kickback scheme involving millions of dollars in public housing contracts.

Chicago opens first fully inclusive playground on South Side

A $4 million playground funded by the Obama Foundation is designed to exceed ADA standards and serve children of all abilities.

Chicago opens first fully inclusive playground on South Side
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Chicago cut the ribbon Monday on its first fully inclusive playground, a 21,000-square-foot space at Midway Plaisance Park on the South Side built so children and adults of every ability can use the same equipment, side by side, for the first time in the city’s history.

Chicago weather: Hot days, stormy nights ahead before cooldown arrives

Chicagoland faces several rounds of potential severe weather through Thursday, including damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes. Here's the latest forecast.