Cook County crime: 5 charged in separate gun, drug and machete cases

Guns, drugs and a machete: The Cook County Sheriff's Office released details on five recent criminal cases across the Chicago area. Here's what we know.

Chicago high school is emptiest big-city school in the nation
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Frederick Douglass Academy was built to serve a thousand students, but only 27 students are enrolled. Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center Austin Berg breaks down the finances of keeping the school open and the consequences. 

Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace

Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation. 

Chicago police release new details in officer-involved shooting
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Chicago police say an officer's gun discharged during a struggle with a suspect accused of having a stolen vehicle on the West Side early Tuesday.

Retired general explains what could happen next in the US-Iran conflict
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Retired Major General William Enyart discusses the goals of the U.S. military campaign against Iran, the chances for diplomacy, the risks to American troops and what to watch in the days ahead.

Highland Park shooting: Police search for 2 persons of interest
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A shooting in Highland Park on Monday prompted a shelter-in-place order as police searched for two persons of interest believed to have spoken with the victim before the shooting.

Chicago crime: 5 shot in 4 separate incidents overnight

Five people were wounded in four separate overnight shootings across Chicago. Here's what police say happened.

Trump weighs expanding Iran conflict after 10 straight days of US airstrikes
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The Trump administration is considering additional military options against Iran after another night of U.S. airstrikes, as tensions rise in the Middle East and concerns grow over shipping, gas prices and the possibility of a wider conflict.

Chicago weather: Brief cooldown before weekend heat returns

A cold front moving through Tuesday evening will usher in cooler, more comfortable air for the middle of the week.

Chicago Public Schools seeks public input on $732M budget gap plan
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Chicago Public Schools held two public hearings Monday to gather community feedback on its proposed fiscal year 2027 operating budget.

Albany Park shooting: Chicago SWAT officer among 4 injured, suspect in custody
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A Chicago police SWAT officer is expected to make a full recovery after he was shot while responding to a domestic-related incident Monday morning in the Albany Park neighborhood, authorities said.

Chicago SWAT officer shot, 'Certificate of Innocence Act' signed into law | The Chicago Report
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A Chicago SWAT officer is expected to make a full recovery after being shot in Albany Park. And, Gov. Pritzker has signed the "Certificate of Innocence Act." All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

$2M settlement reached after former Chicago podiatrist accused of sexual misconduct

An attorney representing two Chicago college students is speaking out after the women filed separate civil lawsuits against former podiatrist Asim Qureshi and Michigan Avenue Podiatry.

$2M settlement reached after former Chicago podiatrist accused of sexual misconduct
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An attorney representing two Chicago college students is speaking out after the women filed separate civil lawsuits against former podiatrist Asim Qureshi and Michigan Avenue Podiatry.

Bears stadium search: New Chicago location floated as possible option
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Where will the Chicago Bears play their future home games? One state lawmaker has a solution for the Bears to not only stay in Illinois, but to build a new stadium in Chicago.