What will Soldier Field become without the Bears?
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 What happens to Soldier Field if the Chicago Bears leave?  The Chicago Park District has potential answers for the future.  The Bears said there is not one viable option in the city for their future home.  Soldier Field also lost when it came to hosting World Cup games.  Bret Buganski shows you some potential solutions to the Soldier Field problem.

Lawsuit alleges former Gary Police Commander groomed teen intern

A former summer intern with the Gary Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a former police commander of grooming the teen and sending sexually explicit content during the internship. 

Inside Cook County Sheriff's new CTA Transit Safety Mission to reclaim Chicago's trains

Cook County Sheriff's Police are patrolling CTA trains under a state-directed pilot that combines enforcement, outreach, and data collection to improve rider safety and shape the future of transit policing.

Inside CTA's transit crackdown on crime and fare evasion
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FOX Chicago’s Tia Ewing takes viewers inside the Cook County Sheriff’s crackdown on crime and fare evasion across the CTA train system.

Johnson signs order to create Chicago gun violence reduction office
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating Chicago's new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, the first step toward a permanent city department. Here's what it means.

City Council: City bid $3.3B for parking meters
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 The company behind our city's parking meters is trying to sell them to an investment firm called Stonepeak.  Representatives from Stonepeak and Chicago parking meters spent today answering questions from City Council.  Bret Buganski is live in the Loop. And yes, the city did put in a bid to buy back the parking meters.

Strong storms leave downed trees, power lines in Bartlett
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Communities across the area and into Northwest Indiana are once again cleaning up after yet another round of severe weather.  A lot of these communities are the same that were hit by tornadoes this month. Some just days ago.  Leslie Moreno is getting us started with storm coverage.  She’s out in Bartlett right now.

Former Gary intern sues ex-police commander
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 A former Gary police commander is being sued for sexual harassment. It's a federal lawsuit, involving a minor. Joanie Lum is in Gary with the details.

Want $9,500? Move to Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin! | ChicagoLIVE
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Fond du Lac is seeking to attract new residents as Wisconsin’s population declines, including financial incentives for relocation. Sadie Howell, president and CEO of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, discusses the effort.

Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later

Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.

Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora is officially open | ChicagoLIVE
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Greg Moore, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino & Hotel Aurora, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what makes the destination a must-visit for guests across all places.

Man riding bicycle accused of sexually assaulting teen in Oak Park

Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in an alley Wednesday afternoon in suburban Oak Park.

Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains

A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.

Chicago weather: Comfortable temps give way to next week's heat wave

After a pleasant end to the week with a few rain chances, Chicago is headed for its hottest stretch of the year with temperatures approaching 100 degrees next week.

TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport

TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.

ISU students chosen from more than 1M to serve as FIFA World Cup volunteers
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Two Illinois State University students were selected for the opportunity of a lifetime: volunteering at the FIFA World Cup. Ethan Fineman and Sophia Skoubis discuss their experiences and takeaways from the big event.

PAWS Chicago 'Giving Day' aims to support shelter animals
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Ashley Podjasek and dog "Harrington" of PAWS Chicago join Good Day Chicago to discuss the organization’s Giving Day fundraiser supporting shelter animals in need.