Possible human remains found in Mokena
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Within the last 24 hours, someone reportedly found human remains on farmland in Mokena. This is on Town Line Road and Oakwood. It's where we find Bret Buganski who is live at the scene.

Former Hobart Township workers sue over harassment claims

Two former Hobart Township employees say they will file federal lawsuits alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination inside the trustee’s office, claims their attorney says involve possible civil rights violations tied to a public agency.

4 killed in house fire in Crete, including 3 children
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In Crete, a house fire has claimed the lives of an entire family. Grief counselors are at schools because three of the victims were children.  Joanie Lum is live with how this community is responding.

Former Hobart Township workers sue over harassment claims
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Two former Hobart Township employees say they will file federal lawsuits alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination inside the trustee’s office, claims their attorney says involve possible civil rights violations tied to a public agency.

Higher gas prices might be here to stay as Iran war continues
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As Iran continues to block off the Strait of Hormuz, experts are saying that gas prices might remain at elevated levels for some time.

YouTube, Meta found negligent in landmark social media trial
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In a historic legal blow to Big Tech, a downtown Los Angeles jury has held Meta and YouTube accountable for the mental health crisis of a young woman who became "hooked" on their platforms as a child. 

Veteran fighting to keep his home amid property tax confusion
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After serving his country in war, a veteran in the south suburbs thought he was finally living the American dream owning a home his children helped pick out. He says he's on the verge of losing that home over taxes he never owed. Tia Ewing has more on his fight to hold on.

DCFS history leading up to Round Lake boy's death
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We have new details in the death of Markell Pierce, an 8-year-old boy from Round Lake Beach.   A new DCFS report shows this was not the first time the agency was involved with his family.   Leslie Moreno takes us through what we know.

‘Flying’ Joro spiders spreading across U.S. | ChicagoLIVE
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 Experts say Joro spiders are spreading across the U.S., reaching multiple states along the East Coast, but pose little threat to humans. 

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.

EEOC finds Planned Parenthood segregated employees by race; Illinois affiliate agrees to $500K settlement

Planned Parenthood of Illinois has been ordered to pay $500,000 following an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which found that the entity "engaged in unlawful discrimination and harassment against White employees."

 Minooka leaders approve kratom ban, effective immediately | ChicagoLIVE
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A new ordinance in Minooka bans the sale of kratom, with local leaders saying the move is aimed at raising awareness and protecting public health. 

Chicago seeks artists for new DuSable statue | ChicagoLIVE
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The Chicago Park District is inviting artists to submit proposals for a statue honoring Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, set to be installed at the future DuSable Park along the lakeshore.   

2025 saw record levels of solar, wind power in US: Here's where

Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.

2 shot near University of Chicago within one hour, 1 dead, police say

Two shootings near the University of Chicago on Wednesday left one man dead, another critically hurt and multiple suspects at large.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes pause to subminimum wage hike
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Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday announced he will veto a City Council measure to reverse the phasing out of the subminimum wage for tipped workers.