Community leaders push back on public funding for Chicago Fire stadium at The 78
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Community leaders from Chinatown, Bronzeville and nearby neighborhoods are pushing back against a new plan to use public money for the Chicago Fire stadium project at The 78. 

Digital Asset Tax drawing criticism | The Chicago Report
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State Rep. John Cabello just introduced a bill to repeal the Digital Asset Tax. It comes as crypto industry leaders are criticizing the 0.2% tax that will be imposed on all digital transactions in Illinois next year. 

Chicago Public Schools' funding fight | The Chicago Report
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Principals are playing landlord and are re-energizing Chicago Public School parent groups to pay for everything from sports uniforms to actual teacher salaries, a new report finds. Joining us is Mila Koumpilova from Chalkbeat Chicago.

Volunteers needed to assist in storm cleanup in Merrillville | What to know
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Parts of northwest Indiana still need help cleaning up. It's been almost two weeks since an EF-2 tornado touched down, leaving behind a trail of damage. And it could take weeks to clean everything up. On Friday, the community is getting together to try and make that process easier.

Bears training camp dates revealed while 2028 Olympics could get some NFL company | 1st & North
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NFC North teams are officially prepping for training camp next month! We dive into Kyler Murray “drinking from a firehose” while mastering Kevin O'Connell's complex system , Tucker Kraft’s incredibly speedy recovery ahead of Week 1 , and why the Lions are the only team in the division skipping joint practices this summer. Plus, the crew debates whether active NFL stars belong in the 2028 Olympics for flag football , and Packers safety Evan Williams takes a wild, 160 MPH summer joyride in an IndyCar!

Illinois has recorded more tornadoes this year than any other state since 2015 | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois currently leads the nation in reported tornadoes this year, and the storm season is only halfway over. Dr. Victor Gensini of Northern Illinois University discusses the concerning trend.

Investors say 'Mr. Finance' promised big returns, left them with devastating losses
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A new lawsuit accuses self-styled financial adviser Brandon Ellington of convincing dozens of people to invest retirement savings and loan proceeds in what authorities have described as a Ponzi scheme, leaving some victims facing foreclosure and financial ruin.

Historic south entrance of Griffin MSI to reopen for first time since 1893 | ChicagoLIVE
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The south entrance of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is currently under construction and will reopen for the first time in 132 years. The museum’s president and CEO joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the project.

What could Chicago look like in 2126?
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A new design vision from Gensler Chicago explores how the Windy City could adapt to a warmer climate, heavier rainfall, population growth, an aging population and emerging transportation technology over the next century.

Southside Blooms expands to Chicago’s West Side | ChicagoLIVE
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Southside Blooms is expanding to North Lawndale with a new location. Founder Quilen Blackwell joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what this expansion means for the community.

New study links working from home to isolation and mental distress | ChicagoLIVE
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Many people enjoy working from home, but a new study links it to increased isolation and mental distress. Emma Harrington of University of Virginia breaks down the findings.

McDonald’s celebrates America 250 with its largest-ever fried apple pie in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
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McDonald’s is celebrating America 250 with the return of its fried apple pies and the debut of its largest-ever pie in Joliet. McDonald’s owner-operator John Carnagio shares details with ChicagoLIVE.