New candidate enters Chicago mayoral race | The Chicago Report
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A battle for control of Chicago is on its way. Tonight, we are breaking down the crowded field of challengers, new outsider candidates and what Mayor Brandon Johnson's low war chest could indicate. 

Can a new city department help reduce violence in Chicago?
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A violent weekend in Chicago has city leaders calling for a new department focused on stopping violence. Managing Partner for Chicago Cred Arne Duncan joins us. 

Why Chicago’s teen takeover problem remains unresolved

Proposed solutions have stalled, including a downtown curfew measure and a plan to hold parents financially accountable.

Why Chicago’s teen takeover problem remains unresolved
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Proposed solutions have stalled, including a downtown curfew measure and a plan to hold parents financially accountable.

Resident injured in gas explosion at Dixon home
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At about 6 a.m. Monday morning, firefighters responded to a gas explosion in Dixon, Illinois. One person is being treated for injuries.

Chicago leaders push for new Department of Gun Violence Prevention
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Chicago Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Emmanuel Andre joins elected officials, faith leaders and community organizations to announce support for creating a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention in Chicago. The proposal aims to strengthen the city's approach to reducing gun violence and improving public safety.

After deadly weekend, Chicago advocates push gun violence reduction department
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After six people got shot and killed and more than 30 people were injured over the weekend from gun violence, some across Chicago are urging City Council to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information

A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.

Chicago auto shop shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 others injured: source
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A person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at an auto shop Monday afternoon in Little Village, a source told Fox Chicago.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

2026 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area

The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.

Chicago kitten killer: Wicker Park man sentenced to 4½ years for torturing, killing kittens

A Wicker Park man who tortured and killed at least four kittens three years ago has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.

World’s first Dairy Queen building joins Joliet museum collection
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The Joliet Area Historical Museum has acquired the building that housed the world’s first Dairy Queen, which opened June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois. 

Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields all-women music festival

Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.

Bell Works Chicagoland celebrates milestone for world's second "metroburb" | ChicagoLIVE
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The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as AT&T's research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland. Inspired by Somerset Development President and CEO Ralph Zucker shares more about the vision and progress of the project.

Northern Illinois home explosion forces evacuation of hundreds

A home explosion in northern Illinois forced the evacuation of 300 to 400 residents Monday and left one person with serious injuries, authorities said.