Minnesota sues DOJ, DHS over access to evidence in Renee Good, Alex Pretti shootings

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit against the DOJ and DHS over access to evidence in the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

More troops reportedly being sent to Middle East

President Donald Trump said government officials were holding productive talks with Tehran, but Iran denied there were discussions as the war continues.

Illinois mayors to visit Vatican for meeting with Pope Leo XIV | ChicagoLIVE
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A group of Illinois mayors will travel to Rome for a diplomacy and cultural exchange mission that includes a private audience with Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV. 

Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake

A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.

Rescued dogs from California airlifted to Chicago for second chance
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Hundreds of dogs saved from overcrowded shelters after a major rescue in Lake Hughes are being flown to Chicago, where nonprofits are working to find them safe, loving homes.

Chicago mayor responds after sudden firings of top public safety aides
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses backlash following the abrupt dismissal of key public safety officials and weighs in on questions surrounding the Sheridan Gorman tragedy.

Police find fentanyl hidden in Barbie doll packaging at Missouri store | ChicagoNOW
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Police in Missouri are investigating after fentanyl was discovered hidden inside Barbie doll packaging at a discount store. Authorities say all affected items have been recovered.

United warns of rising airfares amid fuel surge: What you can do

United Airlines is warning that rising jet fuel prices — driven by Middle East tensions disrupting global oil supplies — are likely to push airfares higher and could dampen travel demand.

How safe is the CTA? New report raises questions | ChicagoNOW
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A new analysis is raising questions about how the CTA tracks platform incidents, including cases where riders were pushed onto tracks, and whether current data reflects the full scope of safety concerns. 

ICE agents continue to patrol O'Hare Airport
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ICE agents were back at O'Hare Airport on Tuesday as thousands of TSA workers call out during pay freeze.

Man in custody after trying to start fire on CTA train, causing delays

Service on the CTA BLue Line was briefly shut down Tuesday morning after a rider tried to start a fire on a moving train in the Loop.