LIVE | Heavy rain, strong winds sweep through Chicago area
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Severe storms are passing through the Chicago and Northwest Indiana areas. The storm system has prompted several severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings. 

Eric Bieniemy’s wife shot in Virginia home, ESPN reports; police say son arrested

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot in their Virginia home, according to ESPN, and Bieniemy’s son has been arrested and charged, police said.

Video shows speeding boat on Fox River around time of fatal crash
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A Lisle man is facing felony charges after a deadly boating crash on the Fox River that killed one woman and injured two others.

Cradles to Crayons packs 80,000 backpacks for local students
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Cradles to Crayons Chicago Executive Director Dawn Melchiorre explains how thousands of volunteers are helping pack 80,000 backpacks with school supplies for children across the Chicago area ahead of the new school year.

Chicago Gourmet returns with new events and top chefs
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Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia previews this year's Chicago Gourmet festival, highlighting new events, featured chefs, food trends, and what attendees can expect in September.

Coast Guard investigating unusual find at North Avenue Beach
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The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating an unusual discovery at Chicago's North Avenue Beach after beachgoers recently noticed something out of the ordinary.

U.S. heading towards historically low homicide rates, report finds
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Council on Criminal Justice researcher Ernesto Lopez explains a new report showing homicides fell sharply across major U.S. cities, what the data shows for Chicago, and why some crimes are still increasing.

What new US-Canada tariffs could mean for your wallet
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Economic policy expert Michael Negron explains the latest U.S.-Canada tariffs, which products could be affected, and what the trade dispute could mean for consumers, businesses, and the Midwest economy.

Chicago study links vacant schools to higher rates of gun violence
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University of Chicago researcher Thomas Statchen discusses a new study that found neighborhoods with vacant schools experienced more shootings than similar communities with schools that remained open, and what the findings could mean for policymakers.

Lollapalooza road closures begin as Grant Park preparations ramp up
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Road closures around Grant Park are underway ahead of Lollapalooza, with officials urging commuters to use public transit and expect heavier traffic as the festival approaches.

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause military strikes

Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.

What Haitians with TPS in Chicago need to know as protections expire
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Westside Justice Center attorney Tanya D. Woods explains what the end of Temporary Protected Status means for Haitian residents in Chicago, including legal options, ICE enforcement rights, and available community resources.

ICE prepares major operation targeting Haitians losing TPS after Supreme Court ruling

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to dramatically ramp up operations to locate and arrest Haitian nationals whose Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is expected to end imminently, multiple federal sources told Fox News.

Chicago police shoot dog that attacked 15-year-old girl, woman

Two people were seriously injured after being attacked by a dog inside a home Sunday morning on Chicago's West Side.