Piping plovers return to lakefront looking for love
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The piping plovers are back and looking for love. It's another sign of spring in the city.  Kasey Chronis takes us to Montrose Beach with the forecast for this year's matchmaking season. 

Mom says veteran daughter's belongings tossed after her death
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A mother is heartbroken after getting a call that her 25-year-old daughter, a former marine, was found dead in her apartment.  Tia Ewing spoke with the family and has their questions.

U.S. FDA Commissioner tours Chicago school
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A southwest side school got a visit today from a Food and Drug Administration Commissioner. The kids there are eating healthier and it's thanks for a new FDA program. 

Markham honors double murder case team
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Tonight -- a community paused to recognize the people who helped bring answers.  The city of Markham honored the investigators who solved a heartbreaking double murder — in a matter of just days.  Lauren Scafidi talked to the people behind the work — and the impact it still has.

IL House passes bill banning indirect police quotas | The Chicago Report
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New Illinois bill would ban police quotas on stops and arrests amid lawsuit and bias concerns. Illinois Rep. Patrick Sheehan and FOP President John Catanzara joined The Chicago Report.

IL House passes bill banning indirect police quotas | The Chicago Report
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A new Illinois bill would bar police departments from evaluating officers based on stops and arrests. It comes as Chicago recently paid nearly $1 million to settle a quota-related lawsuit.

Press conference: Chicago Sky introduce top offseason acquisitions & draft picks
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The Chicago Sky revamped their roster, signing Skylar Diggins, trading for Rickea Jackson and drafting Gabriela Jaquez. The team introduced their top offseason acquisitions on Wednesday.

Family of Marquise Pryor continues fight for justice
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It has been four years since Marquise Pryor, a former basketball star at Orr Academy, was shot and killed on the south side.  His family still has questions.  Joanie Lum just spoke with them.

Mom says veteran daughter's belongings tossed after death
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A mother got the call no parent ever wants to get.  Her daughter, Alexis Walker, who served in the marines, was found dead in her apartment.  She was just 25. And to make matters worse when she was finally let inside her daughter’s unit, it was completely empty leaving her with nothing to remember her by.

Markham to honor officers for solving double murder case
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Markham officials will recognize investigators who quickly solved a 2025 double murder case, leading to an arrest within 48 hours.

Will cell phones be banned in all Illinois schools?
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Clock’s running in Springfield as lawmakers face a deadline to decide which bills move forward.  One thing still up in the air --- a statewide cell phone ban for schools.  Bret Buganski is live in Evanston.

How to prevent basement flooding before storms move in
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 Heavy rain in Chicago can overwhelm the same pipes that handle your home’s waste, and that’s when water can come back up into basements. Ashley Dirks with Redefined Living at Fathom Realty is here with simple ways to push that water away from your house before it becomes a problem.