Chicago crime: 2 men shot on West Side

Two men were shot and hospitalized Wednesday night in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.

Chicago murder suspect accused of killing two young women he dated

A Chicago man already behind bars on unrelated felony charges is now accused of killing two young women he was romantically involved with in separate shootings on the city's Southeast Side.

Chicago murder suspect accused of killing two young women he dated
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A Chicago man already behind bars on unrelated felony charges is now accused of killing two young women he was romantically involved with in separate shootings on the city's Southeast Side

Chicago weather: Warm today before a stormy pattern returns

Warm, mostly dry weather continues through Saturday before a more active stretch of storms arrives Sunday and lasts into next week.

Man charged nearly 5 years after fatal shooting in River North

A Chicago man is facing first-degree murder charges nearly five years after prosecutors say he fatally shot a 33-year-old man in the River North neighborhood.

Over 20 "bike bus" systems organized in Chicago to get kids to school
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'Bike buses', some made of 130 people, are a new way for kids to get to school by riding bikes together. Chicago Family Biking founder Rebecca Resman and organizer of suburb Wilmette's first bike bus Leigh Marcus explain what these systems are and how you can start one in your community. 

Why Illinois has one of the nation's worst housing shortages
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Illinois is building fewer new homes than every state except Alaska. With fewer homes available, more people are competing for existing housing, driving up costs. Ben Wolfenstein, director of state policy at YIMBY Illinois, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what's behind the state's housing shortage.

Teen killed in e-scooter crash Monday remembered as unselfish, kind soul
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Alex Blacio, 17, was killed in a crash Monday with a semi-truck while he was riding an e-scooter. He was just about to start his senior year of high school. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski spoke with his parents earlier today.

Largest Hello Kitty Cafe located in Chicago, bringing joy for locals and tourists | ChicagoLIVE
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The world's largest Hello Kitty Cafe opened in Chicago earlier this summer, seeing lines around the block to get in. Sanrio senior vice president of brand Jill Koch joins ChicagoLIVE to give a taste of the experience you can find at the cafe. 

Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.

White Sox auction of Murakami-autographed items supports his hometown after earthquake | ChicagoLIVE
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White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is working with White Sox Charities to hold an auction to support his hometown of Kumamoto, Japan, after a devastating earthquake last week. White Sox Senior Director of Community Relations Sarah LaPorta explains how the auction came to be and how you can participate.

Suburban Chicago man charged after deputies find stolen gun during traffic stop

A Lansing man is facing a felony gun charge after Cook County sheriff's investigators say a late-night traffic stop in south suburban Midlothian led to the discovery of a loaded gun reported stolen and suspected marijuana inside his vehicle.

Dolton combatting teen takeovers with curfew of 9 p.m. for children | ChicagoLIVE
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The Village of Dolton has seen hundreds of teens at teen takeovers this summer, and the police department is taking action. Dolton Police Chief Jeffrey Chapman explains the new curfew and how it will be enforced.

Chicago has its very own deep water reef: Morgan Shoal | ChicagoLIVE
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Morgan Shoal is a 425-million-year-old limestone reef located just off Chicago's South Side shoreline. Field Museum paleontologist Paul Mayer joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the history of the reef. 

Lake County Sheriff explains 22-year prison sentence in sex trafficking case | ChicagoLIVE
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A Lake County man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary sexual servitude of a minor and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Chris Covelli joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the case and discuss the investigation that led to the conviction.

Multiple people killed in North Carolina mass shooting

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina Wednesday.