Chicago South Side residents push back against Walgreens closure
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A South Side community is speaking out as a Walgreens at 86th Street and Cottage Grove prepares to close its doors on June 4, raising concerns about access to critical healthcare services in Chicago’s 6th Ward.

Chicago leaders debate video gambling risks, rewards
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A debate over expanding video gambling in Chicago is intensifying, with supporters touting potential revenue and critics warning of crime and addiction risks.

After marijuana reclassified, Illinois businesses see opportunities
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A major shift in federal marijuana policy could have a big impact on Illinois’ cannabis industry. The Trump administration has reclassified marijuana from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III, allowing for expanded medical research. 

Breaking down SCOTUS's decision on access to abortion pill
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Carolyn Shapiro, a Chicago law professor, joined the show to break down the Supreme Court's decision to temporarily allow access to an abortion medication.

Some Chicago-area leaders worry video gambling brings too much crime
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A debate over video gambling is heating up in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs over whether the revenue it brings is worth the potential increase in crime.

Chicago body removal backlog leads to long delays: 'Lots of angry families'
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When someone dies, the body needs to be taken to the proper place, but a backlog in the field is causing anguish for families and frustration for first responders.

Closure of Chicago Walgreens a big loss for South Side community
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On Chicago's South Side, residents are pushing back on the closure of a Walgreens, which they argue would deprive them of easy access to life-saving medication.

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.

Traveling to Europe soon? These entry requirements have changed

Traveling to Europe soon? Entry requirements have changed for almost every country - and your passport may not be stamped anymore.

U.S. troop drawdown in Germany sparks concern over shifting defense strategy
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The Pentagon’s plan to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany amid tensions over Iran is raising alarms among lawmakers and European allies about the future of American military presence in Europe.

'Project Freedom' underway as Trump warns Iran not interfere

President Donald Trump warned Iran not to interfere with “Project Freedom," saying it could be “blown off the face of the Earth" as tensions between the two nations continue.

Oscar Meyer Wienermobile stops in Chicago
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 The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile made a stop in the Chicago area this weekend.  Our photojournalist Stephfon Ward got up close to the iconic vehicle and heard from a few Wienermobile fans.

Trump: U.S. will guide stranded ships from Strait of Hormuz
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 Now to the latest on the War in Iran.  President Trump said the U.S. will launch an effort to guide stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz.  Hundreds of vessels and about 20,000 people have been stuck for months.  This happening as a cargo ship was reportedly attacked there today.  Bryan llenas has more.

St. Jude Police Memorial March honors 608 officers
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Today - John Bartholomew was one of the officers remembered in Chicago today as people lined the streets - to honor those who have been killed or injured while on duty.

Three people shot, including 2 teens, in Back of the Yards
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Three people, including two teenagers, were sent to the hospital after a shooting in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Man dead after shooting in Joliet
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Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death on the west side of Joliet.

Death investigation near Chicago Executive Airport
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 Police are investigating a mysterious death near Chicago Executive Airport in the northwest suburbs. Joanie Lum is live at the Prospect Heights police station.

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened

A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.