Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high

Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.  

Chicago residents weigh in on search for next police superintendent
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Chicago residents are getting a chance to share what they want from the city’s next police superintendent during a series of five public listening sessions.

Expert analysis: Trump directs Pentagon to scale down military exercises with South Korea
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North Central College professor William Muck discusses President Trump’s decision to scale down joint military exercises with South Korea and what it could mean for U.S. alliances and regional security.

Chicago crash closes Roosevelt Road in Dearborn Park

A serious crash involving a sedan and landscaping vehicle has closed part of Roosevelt Road in Chicago's Dearborn Park neighborhood.

'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall

Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'

Serious crash closes Roosevelt Road in Chicago's Dearborn Park
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Eastbound Roosevelt Road between Clark and State streets was closed Tuesday morning as police investigated a serious crash involving a sedan and a landscaping vehicle.

Indiana governor discusses storm recovery after deadly flooding, power outages
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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discusses recovery efforts, widespread power outages, federal assistance and the state’s response after devastating storms and flooding left at least seven people dead.

Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times

Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.

Chicago men charged with attempted murder after Eisenhower Expressway shooting

Two Chicago men face attempted murder charges after police say they followed a driver onto the Eisenhower Expressway and shot at the victim's vehicle.

Chicago weather: Showers, thunderstorms return today

Storms return to Chicagoland Tuesday night and could affect Game 2 of the Crosstown Classic.

Warrenville residents raise privacy concerns over Flock cameras

Warrenville residents are pushing back against the city’s use of Flock license plate reader cameras, raising questions about privacy, data access and oversight.

Warrenville residents raise privacy concerns over Flock cameras
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Warrenville residents are pushing back against the city’s use of Flock license plate reader cameras, raising questions about privacy, data access and oversight.

Family remembers pregnant Downers Grove woman killed in brutal attack

The family of Eliza Morales is opening up about the woman they lost and how they plan to keep her memory alive more than six months after her death.

Gary residents remain without power nearly a week after severe storms

Nearly a week after severe storms tore through Northwest Indiana, some Gary residents say they are still waiting for their power to be restored.

DCFS missed court dates, Pritzker touts school tax credits | The Chicago Report
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The Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services is under fire after the agency reportedly missed multiple court dates and ignored a public records lawsuit. And, Gov. Pritzker held a campaign event today to remind Illinois families about tax credits available to offset the cost of school expenses. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."