Chicago outdoor pools open on June 19, a week earlier than usual
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Pool season is almost upon us with Chicago outdoor pools opening on June 19. Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa shares updates on ways to stay cool this summer.

40 things to do in Chicago: June 12 – 14

Here's a guide to concerts, sporting events, art festivals, comedy shows and more around Chicago June 12 -14.

Stolen luxury vehicles spark investigation in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
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Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne English joins ChicagoLIVE to bring the latest on several high-end vehicles part of the Hot Rod Power Tour that were found stolen and damaged Tuesday morning.

Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns

A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.

Jeep recalls over 1 million vehicles over a fire risk

More than 1 million Jeep vehicles are being recalled after a defect was linked to a potential fire risk. Here's what to know.

Illinois is suspending its gas tax hike. Here's what it means for drivers
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What is Illinois doing to cut down on gas prices? When lawmakers in Springfield approved the next state budget last week, it included a suspension on the state's automatic gas tax hike. 

Subaru recalls nearly 70,000 SUVs after moonroof panels detach while driving

Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a defect that could cause moonroof glass panels to detach from the vehicle, creating a potential hazard for other motorists.

Hot Rod Power Tour rolls into Joliet to celebrate Route 66
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Thousands of classic cars and trucks are arriving at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet as the Hot Rod Power Tour kicks off, celebrating the history of Route 66 and bringing car enthusiasts together from across the country.

Sixth-grader finds 85-million-year-old fossil on club field trip

Corbin Bullard didn’t know exactly what he’d found while on a field trip with his 4-H Geology Club, “but I knew that it was something big."

Portillo’s to open new Chicago location on Michigan Avenue

Portillo’s, the popular Chicago-area restaurant chain, will open a new restaurant right in the heart of the Loop along Michigan Avenue.

Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know

A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.

Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know

U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.

Scientists reveal why you're probably throwing away meat too soon

Auburn University researchers are developing a way to predict meat spoilage more accurately using microbial data and predictive modeling, which could lead to more precise sell-by dates.

Waymo blocks Dallas road as first responders rush to explosion

Newly released body camera video shows a Dallas County deputy constable forced to manually drive an empty autonomous Waymo vehicle that was blocking emergency crews following a fatal natural gas apartment explosion.

Pokémon GO Fest returns to Chicago this weekend
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That music tells you what's coming. Pokemon Go Fest is about to start in Chicago. The craze is already on. Joanie Lum is live at the pop-up store where customers need a ticket to get in.