Naperville man accused of threatening apartment workers with machete

A Naperville man accused of threatening apartment workers with a machete and barricading himself inside his apartment for hours is now in custody, authorities said.

'Turn yourself in': Aunt pleads for driver after 20-year-old killed on Route 394

What began as a night out celebrating with family ended in tragedy for 20-year-old Mariyah Ford, who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking with her aunt in the emergency lane of Illinois Route 394.

Final 155 Beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms | ChicagoLIVE
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue has rescued the final 155 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a controversial Wisconsin research breeder

'Turn yourself in': Aunt pleads for driver after 20-year-old killed on Route 394
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What began as a night out celebrating with family ended in tragedy for 20-year-old Mariyah Ford, who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking with her aunt in the emergency lane of Illinois Route 394.

Bears stadium update: Hammond focus, but no final decision yet
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The Bears say Hammond, Indiana, remains their focus as they weigh finances, timing and the possibility of combining the Lost Marsh and Wolf Lake sites, while George McCaskey confirms the team will remain the Chicago Bears.

Indiana National Guard deployed to help storm cleanup
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Thirty members of the Indiana National Guard are in Munster and another 30 are in Hobart to help clear downed trees and debris made by this week's severe storms.

Touchdown Arlington weighs in on Bears stadium update | ChicagoLIVE
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Touchdown Arlington's Ernie Rose joins ChicagoLIVE to weigh in on Bears stadium update news and his thoughts on if Arlington Heights is off the table for the Chicago Bears.

New report finds nearly 35% of US counties are maternity care deserts | ChicagoLIVE
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A new March of Dimes report is highlighting a maternity care access problem across the United States. The organization says that families living in maternity care deserts travel three times further on average to reach labor and delivery services. Michelle Adeniyi from March of Dimes joins to explain more about the findings of this report.

Breaking down Claire's full company revamp | ChicagoLIVE
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The nostalgic retailer is rolling out a full makeover for an entirely new generation. The changes include upgraded training, enhanced clinical and safety standards, redesigned piercing stations, and a larger selection of jewelry. Chief Merchandising Officer, Jillian Cueff, joins ChicagoLIVE to break down these new changes.

Midwest states rank among top 10 for livability

WalletHub ranked all 50 states in the country for livability with a few states across the Midwest ranked among the financial company's top 15.

Shedd Aquarium welcomes 4 more rescued belugas from Marineland

Four more beluga whales rescued from the former Marineland facility in Ontario, Canada, have arrived at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.

Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody

A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him.

Christy Knowings, former 'All That' star, dies at 46: Report

Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.

Chicago custodian fatally shot inside elementary school identified

The Cook County medical examiner has identified the custodian whose death this week inside a Chicago elementary school was ruled a homicide.

Winning $1.04B Powerball ticket sold in Illinois: Here's where

An Illinois Lottery player is waking up a billionaire after winning Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot. Here's where the ticket was sold.