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Sometimes, the simplest messages can offer the greatest comfort to those navigating a difficult road. For the founder of one Chicago nonprofit, that act of kindness is rooted in a deeply personal experience.

A River North business owner is speaking out after surveillance video captured a confrontation involving a minor street vendor outside Moe’s Cantina.

New video has been released that shows the moments leading up to a deadly shooting at a Lincoln Park bar. The bar was forced to close after the incident. 

President Trump has approved a major civilian nuclear operation agreement with Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal reports. 

A Lincoln Park bar has closed after a shooting left a person critically wounded. And, Mayra Macias joins us after being removed from the Fourth Congressional District race ballot. All this and more on The Chicago Report.

The Whale Sanctuary Project is working to end the exploitation of captive whales by creating sanctuaries where they can live in a more natural environment. Founder Lori Marino joins us to talk about the new beluga whales that arrived at Shedd Aquarium. 

A 15-month investigation into alleged prostitution operations at four suburban brothels has resulted in felony charges against six men, according to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.

The Food and Drug Administration is still warning consumers to be careful consuming Taylor Farms lettuce after it said a test that appeared to link cyclospora to lettuce served at Taco Bell was actually a false positive.

But despite finishing his senior season as Indiana's No. 1 high school pole vaulter with a personal best of 16 feet, 9 inches—and ranking among the nation's top senior pole vaulters—Easter says he never received the scholarship support he expected.

Street performer Andrew David, known for belting on the streets of Chicago, was arrested Friday night over a noise violation. David speaks out about being arrested despite having a street performer license.