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Chicago weather: Comfortable Friday leads into hot and humid weekend

By July standards, this is a fantastic Friday in terms of weather (and certainly better than what we were dealing with a week ago).

Chicago SWAT officer shot: Court docs reveal new details in Albany Park standoff

Angry patrons set Lake County bar on fire after being kicked out: officials

Chicago-area deputies find man dead after responding to suburban shooting

Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say

Chicago man accused of shooting woman he believed knew about sister's death, prosecutors say

US and World News

Tony Romo arrested in Milwaukee for OWI 1st; court date set

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday night, July 23 for OWI, first offense.

'Spider-Man' to the rescue - Helps man in wheelchair cross street

First-known freshwater contagious cancer spreading among catfish in Vermont lake

Security expert breaks down new safety measures for White House Correspondents' Dinner

Tropical Storm Bertha enters Texas as rains spread along Gulf Coast, downgraded to remnants only

ICE detains Southwest Airlines flight attendant at work

Good Day Chicago

Why Naperville parents rank as Illinois' most stressed

A mental health expert explains why Naperville topped a new study of Illinois' most stressed parents, the warning signs of unhealthy stress, and practical ways families can cope.

Gianno Caldwell honors brother with Chicago march against violence

Watch Gabby get a Bushas makeover at Pierogi Fest

Immigration arrests rise again: What's behind the increase?

Nearly half of dementia cases may be preventable, doctor explains

Why some US airports are replacing TSA agents with private screeners

Health

Why Naperville parents rank as Illinois' most stressed

A mental health expert explains why Naperville topped a new study of Illinois' most stressed parents, the warning signs of unhealthy stress, and practical ways families can cope.

Nearly half of dementia cases may be preventable, doctor explains

Thousands of fabric dressers sold on Amazon recalled

Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say

Over 184,000 cans of Amy’s Kitchen Lentil Soup sold in several states recalled over potential spoilage

More than 500K Ford SUVs recalled over risk of engine fire

Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar joins The Chicago Report to address recent ethics scandals surrounding Illinois House Democrats, including former Rep. Harry Benton and Rep. Carol Ammons. Del Mar outlines the ethics reforms he and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are demanding and weighs in on releasing the Legislative Inspector General's report. Plus, Del Mar defends a proposal to subject non-profits receiving state grant funding to public records laws.

Illinois GOP running mate Aaron Del Mar demands ethics reform amid democratic scandal in Springfield

$50K per year in prison: Illinois' new exoneration compensation law | The Chicago Report

SEIU backs Jessica Biggs as CTU slams campaign donors in heated school board race | Chicago Report

'Price-fixing cartel': UChicago & Northwestern alumni owed money in financial aid lawsuit

Expert analysis: Trump weighs 'massive attack' on Iran as Congress rejects war powers resolution

Entertainment

Disney reportedly lays off hundreds of employees, Pixar hit hard despite blockbuster success

Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber nets $3.75 million at auction

Chicago street performer arrested during performance says he is being targeted

'It's a traumatic experience': Street performer speaks out after arrest

Local youth sports nonprofit receives big donation from Barstool 'Big Cat' Dan Katz | ChicagoLIVE

Kaylee Hottle, Godzilla vs Kong actress, dies at 18

Money

Disney reportedly lays off hundreds of employees, Pixar hit hard despite blockbuster success

Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.

Trump says corporations, not consumers, will pay for AI data centers

30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, annual survey finds

Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber nets $3.75 million at auction

FDA to continue cyclosporiasis investigation as restaurant traffic declines

Offbeat & Unusual

Dolton weighs future of Rucker Athletics after viral summer camp fight videos

The future of the Rucker Athletics Fitness and Training Center in Dolton now rests in the hands of village officials after disturbing videos showing children fighting inside the facility sparked a police investigation and prompted a formal hearing over whether the business should be allowed to reopen.

Vintage WWII aircraft makes emergency landing on Georgia highway