Illinois passes bill targeting junk fees for Illinois residents | ChicagoLIVE
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A new Illinois law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker aims to reduce junk fees for consumers across the state. Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield), who sponsored the bill, joins ChicagoLIVE with the details.

Changing the beat: Glizzy Glow wants Chicago rap known for more than violence
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To millions of fans, she's simply known as Glizzy Glow. But behind the growing fame is a story of resilience, responsibility, and a mission that reaches far beyond music.

President Trump returns to Correspondents' Dinner venue amid new priorities
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President Trump went back to the venue of the White House Correspondents' Dinner in April, where a shooter was stopped by Secret Service. He's now focused on keeping his party in control on Capitol Hill and marking the country's 250th anniversary.

UAP Disclosure Forum held in D.C. amid growing calls for UFO transparency | ChicagoLIVE
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The UAP Disclosure Forum in Washington, D.C., brought together lawmakers and panelist to discuss UFO transparency. Harvard Professor Avi Loeb joins ChicagoLIVE after attending the event.

Bears stadium race, storm damage and O'Hare measles alert | Week in Review
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This week on "Week in Review," another Chicago suburb makes its pitch for a Bears stadium, severe storms leave damage across the northwest suburbs and travelers are warned about a measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.

Rats bite sleeping Rogers Park apartment tenant's face
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Imagine waking up to rats chewing on your face. That’s what a man in Rogers Park says happened to him.  He’s one of 60 tenants in a unionized building that’s been dealing with rodents for months.  Leslie Moreno is in Studio 32.

Skokie teacher faces federal child pornography charge after Mexico trip: prosecutors

A Niles North high school teacher has been charged with possessing child pornography on a flight from Chicago to Mexico, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Illinois.

Celebrating America 250: Arlington Heights unveils historic 1860s American flag | ChicagoLIVE
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The Arlington Heights Historical Museum is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a historic American flag from the 1860s. Museum Director Jeff Anderson joins ChicagoLIVE to share the details.

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Gov. Pritzker signs new bill allowing cocktails to-go starting July 1 | ChicagoLIVE
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Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new bill allowing cocktails to-go starting July 1. State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (6th) joins ChicagoLive to discuss the legislation and what it means for consumers.

Supreme Court sides with Bayer in Roundup case decision
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Bayer won the Supreme Court Roundup case, a decision that limits future lawsuits against the company and its subsidiary Monsanto. Patti Goldman, senior attorney at Earthjustice, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the decision.

Chicago rapper Twista pleads guilty to failing to pay over $440K in taxes

Chicago rapper Twista pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes after federal prosecutors said he avoided paying more than $440,000 owed to the IRS over several years.

Scammers target Merrillville tornado victims with fake cleanup bills, police warn

A scam is targeting Merrillville residents recovering from the June 11 tornado, with fraudsters going door to door seeking payment for cleanup work performed by volunteers, police said.

Lake Michigan boat crash leaves woman dead
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A deadly boat crash late Thursday night at Monroe Harbor killed a 26-year-old woman. The Chicago Fire Department is expected to hold a news conference on boat safety in response.

Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles

A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.

Chicago man arrested in alleged White House UFC attack plot investigation

A Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities accused him of obstructing an investigation into an alleged plot to carry out a violent attack at a UFC event at the White House.

World's largest Hello Kitty Cafe opens in downtown Chicago

Hello Kitty fans packed Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Friday morning, arriving hours in advance to celebrate the opening of the world’s largest Hello Kitty Cafe.