Chicago alder to file claim against feds over her arrest at hospital
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Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) said she is filing a federal claim to seek financial damages over her arrest at a Northwest Side hospital earlier this month.

Pritzker pushes back on Mayor Johnson’s $16 billion Chicago budget
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration on Tuesday began the process of securing votes to pass his more than $16 billion city budget.

Trump admin agrees to extend block of National Guard deployment in Illinois
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The Trump administration said it will agree to extend a judge’s block of the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois as the Supreme Court reviews the case.

Child care workers call for $20M investment in Chicago’s budget
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Child care workers and advocates gathered outside City Hall, urging city leaders to boost funding by $20 million to raise wages and expand access to affordable child care for Chicago families.

Indiana residents push back on rising water bills
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Residents in Valparaiso, Indiana are speaking out over sharp increases in their water and sewer bills — some seeing hikes of more than 20% this year alone. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Stu Summers from the community group It’s the Same Water, which is urging local officials to explore more affordable options for families struggling with the rising costs.

Harvey furloughs more than 40% of city staff
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Harvey, Illinois is now operating without nearly half of the city's staff, including a reduction in first responders. Fox 32 Chicago's Joanie Lum has more from Harvey.

ICE detains father of Chicago teen battling cancer
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16-year-old Ofelia Torres, a Lake View High School student fighting Stage 4 cancer, had just returned home from 39 days of chemotherapy when her father was detained by ICE. Block Club Chicago reporter Patrick Filbin joins "ChicagoLIVE" to share the family’s story and the community’s call for compassion.

Major White House renovation underway — historian explains its significance
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A massive renovation is underway at the White House, including a new ballroom that could host up to 900 guests, the biggest construction project there in decades. Northwestern history associate professor Michael J. Allen joins "ChicagoLIVE" to put it all in context.

Restoring Chicago’s historic Sears Sunken Garden
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Once a lush retreat for Sears employees in the early 1900s, the Sears Sunken Garden in North Lawndale is getting a new life. Caroline O’Boyle from Friends of the Sears Sunken Garden joins "ChicagoLIVE" to share how the community is restoring this historic landmark

Will the government shutdown ground holiday travel? | ChicagoLIVE
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National Air Traffic Controllers Association Regional Vice President Drew MacQueen joins us to discuss how the government shutdown could impact air traffic controllers. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Harvey mayor talks furloughs, city finances and what's next | ChicagoLIVE
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Harvey's mayor says furloughing 69 city employees was a tough but necessary step to prevent layoffs and keep essential services running. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Senate hearing targets Hezbollah's 'Global Gangsters' and Latin American drug trade | ChicagoLIVE
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The hearing comes as officials report intercepting five Venezuelan boats linked to smuggling efforts. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Community invited to help choose next CPS superintendent
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Chicago Public Schools is forming a community panel of students, parents, alumni, and residents to interview finalists and give feedback before a new CEO is named by December.

Chicago alder criticizes mayor's proposed budget: 'Unacceptable'
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Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez spoke to FOX 32 on Tuesday about why he thinks Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed city budget is "unacceptable."

JD Vance travels to Middle East to bolster ceasefire
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With the peace deal between Israel and Hamas beginning to fall apart, Vice President JD Vance is in Jerusalem today to try to save it.

Harvey mayor faces growing calls to resign amid financial crisis
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Community activists are demanding Mayor Christopher Clark step down, accusing him of financial mismanagement as city employees face furloughs and payroll struggles.