Juvenile stopped from Plainfield school shooting
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 Deputies from the Will County Sheriff's Department say they prevented what could have been a deadly school shooting.

Summer's arrival means warnings for ticks and Lyme disease | ChicagoLIVE
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It's getting warmer outside, which means you will need to know how to prevent tick-borne Lyme disease for you and your pets. Dr. Ryan Knodle of UI Health joined the show to break it down.

Microplastics found in 30 Illinois water sites: report | ChicagoLIVE
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A new report was released about how microplastics have been found in several water sites around Illinois. We hear from Environment Illinois Center on what you should know.

Summer fun at Ravinia District in Highland Park
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The Ravinia District is known to be a historic neighborhood in suburban Highland Park with many restaurants, specialty shops, and other fun activities this summer.

Arthritis Awareness Month: Green Heart Fridays
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Green hearts have been appearing in cities across the nation every Friday in May -- including here in Chicago.  It's part of a bigger effort launched by the arthritis foundation to raise awareness about the debilitating disease.  Kasey Chronis shares how one local artist is bringing it to life.

Trump promises end of War in Iran, gas prices will fall
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President Trump insists Iran wants to make a deal to end the conflict with the U.S. and Israel. But he's not ruling out more military action.  This, as the president campaigned with a New York republican congressman in a high-stakes, highly-competitive district. Nate Foy has more.

New filing in alleged Indiana gambling ring
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We have new information tonight on the alleged illegal gambling ring in Indiana. The investigation is called Operation Porterhouse Parlay. Today federal prosecutors made it clear they do not want one of the main suspects out free and they're trying to revoke his bond.

Former basketball player dead after Dolton shooting
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A family is demanding answers after someone shot and killed former pro basketball player Khapri Alston. This happened at a lounge in Dolton.

Chicago Teachers Union to vote on $800 dues hike | The Chicago Report
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The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members.  That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike.  The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union.  Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.

Illinois joins states suing Trump over grad loan caps | The Chicago Report
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Illinois is joining a 25-state lawsuit to block new Trump administration caps on federal student loans.  Attorney General Kwame Raoul argues reducing the annual limit to just $20,000 will cripple the pipeline for doctors, nurses and social workers.  We talked to credit specialist Paul Oster, the CEO of Better Qualified.  He breaks down the changes, and brings tips for borrowers. 

Lawsuit could block Illinois' FOID law | The Chicago Report
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A new legal battle to eliminate Illinois' FOID card law.  The firearm owner's identification card is mandatory for lawful gun ownership in the state. It's been around since 1968.  But a civil rights group argues the requirement is unconstitutional and has filed a federal lawsuit to block it.  Joining us now to break down the legal argument is Jacob Huebert, Senior Litigation Counsel with the New Civil Liberties Alliance.

Chicago Teachers Union to vote on $800 dues hike | The Chicago Report
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The Chicago Teacher union is preparing to raise dues by $800 annually for members.  That's if, they vote to approve the dues hike.  The Group Illinois Policy says it could also prevent members from suing the union.  Mailee Smith with the Group Illinois Policy is giving us the background here.