ComEd gives update on restoring power after severe storms
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ComEd provides an update on restoration efforts after severe storms left hundreds of thousands of customers without power. 

Historic 1928 Tower House listed for $2.5M in Chicago suburb
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One of Lake Forest's most iconic homes, the 1928 Princess Style Tower House, has been listed for sale. FOX Chicago's Liz Dueweke takes a closer look at the property and what makes it so unique.

Investigation finds alleged mistreatment at Illinois prison mental health facility
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A joint investigation by The Marshall Project, WBEZ, and the Chicago Sun-Times details alleged mistreatment inside the Joliet Treatment Center, a facility created to provide mental health care for incarcerated people with serious mental illness. Instead, the investigation found patients faced isolation, neglect, and other harmful conditions. The Marshall Project reporter Shannon Heffernan joins us live to discuss the findings.

Cook County treasurer Maria Pappas explains how low voter turnout impacts property taxes
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A new Cook County report finds that low voter turnout is allowing a small minority of voters to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in property tax increases. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas discusses why so few people are voting on these measures.

Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois school cell phone restrictions into law

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday requiring Illinois schools to restrict students from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during the school day.

How to stay safe and healthy at Lollapalooza
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Dr. Ernest Wang shares tips on preventing common health emergencies at Lollapalooza, from heat illness and dehydration to knowing when to seek medical care.

Chicago mayoral race begins as candidates start gathering petition signatures
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Political analyst Thom Serafin breaks down the early Chicago mayoral race, the leading candidates, fundraising, key issues, and what to expect as the 2027 election campaign ramps up.

CTA crime: New campaign aims to deter violence on buses, trains
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More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.

Search continues for worker who went missing in sewer during Chicago-area storms
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A contractor remains missing after becoming trapped in a storm sewer beneath a Downers Grove street as severe weather moved through the Chicago area on Monday.

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.4 billion this week

Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.4 billion.  Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $800 million and Wednesday’s Powerball is an estimated $663 million.

Severe storms leave widespread damage across Wisconsin
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FOX6's Stephanie Quirk reports from Menasha after severe storms swept across Wisconsin, bringing down trees, damaging homes and businesses, and leaving communities to begin the cleanup.

New CTA campaign aims to deter violent crime on buses, trains

More than 7,000 new signs are coming to CTA buses and trains as Cook County prosecutors launch a campaign warning violent offenders they'll seek pretrial detention.