Tens of millions of taxpayers may be owed IRS refunds from COVID-era

Tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or reduced penalties and interest due to delayed filing deadlines during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.

National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.

Chicago neighborhood sees new homes rise on long-vacant lots

The project links new housing to the Red Line extension and aims to expand homeownership on the Far South Side.

Chicago housing market competition drives up prices | ChicagoLIVE
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A Chicago real estate expert joined us to talk about the state of the Chicago housing market and how rising prices are impacting buyers and sellers.

Northern Illinois Food Bank holds Fight Hunger Race | ChicagoLIVE
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The Northern Illinois Food Bank is holding its 13th annual Fight Hunger Race, the largest run/walk in Chicago's suburbs for food hunger relief.

Prices drive up cost of living in Illinois | ChicagoLIVE
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The cost of living in Illinois is going up with inflation and rising gas prices. Michael Negron of the Opportunity at the Center for American Progress came to talk about the state.

US Transportation Sec. Duffy on Spirit Airlines shutting down
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced some relief available for Spirit Airlines workers after it went out of business after 34 years.

Book tackles how architecture, including in Chicago, impacts our lives
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What if we told you that buildings have a bigger impact on our lives than you thought? A book, "Our World in Ten Buildings," tackles the subject.

Activists make their message heard on May Day in Chicago
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It's a day to highlight the fight for workers rights.  We're talking about may day.  As you see hundreds of people were there. There were several rallies in our area.  And as much as May Day is about bringing awareness to struggles of workers..  It's become a controversial topic within the Chicago Public School district since the district allowed students to miss part of the school day--- and go to the rally.  Our photojournalist Jacob karb has their message.