Octavia Redmond case: Chicago man charged in 2024 killing of postal worker

A Chicago man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of U.S. Postal Service worker Octavia Redmond in West Pullman in 2024.

Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly

Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.

Chicago remembers Dolly Parton
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Chicagoland is remembering Dolly Parton, the country music icon, in various ways after her death at 80.

Johnny Plummer says Chicago police tortured him into murder confession at 15
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A man who says Chicago police tortured him into confessing to murder when he was just 15 continues his fight in court today to overturn his 1991 conviction.

Oak Lawn protest calls for investigation after alleged police assault of 14-year-old

The Arab American Action Network held a protest Tuesday outside Oak Lawn Village Hall, demanding accountability over what the group describes as the police assault of a 14-year-old Palestinian American during a village meeting earlier this month.

Oak Lawn protest calls for investigation after alleged police assault of 14-year-old
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The Arab American Action Network held a protest Tuesday outside Oak Lawn Village Hall, demanding accountability over what the group describes as the police assault of a 14-year-old Palestinian American during a village meeting earlier this month.

Mayor Johnson's budget plan, NIPSCO facing class action lawsuit | The Chicago Report
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Mayor Brandon Johnson has unveiled a new plan to close the city's $85.1 million shortfall and avoid layoffs. And, a class action lawsuit has been filed against NIPSCO. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

Norwood Park mail carrier remembered as devoted father, coach after cancer battle

The family says Cook died after a long and difficult battle with lung cancer, leaving his sons to navigate life without the man they describe as their biggest supporter.

Norwood Park mail carrier remembered as devoted father, coach after cancer battle
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The family says Cook died after a long and difficult battle with lung cancer, leaving his sons to navigate life without the man they describe as their biggest supporter.

No power means no water for Calumet Township residents
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Residents in Calumet Township are struggling without water for drinking, showers and toilets as crews work to restore power, while a local fire station provides water, food, cleaning supplies and showers.

14-year-old allegedly assaulted by Oak Lawn police, community demands accountability
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An Arab American community advocate discusses allegations that Oak Lawn officers assaulted a 14-year-old Palestinian American at a public meeting, the charges later filed against his mother and calls for an investigation into the department.

More than 1,170 pounds of khat seized at O’Hare, 3 travelers charged
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Three travelers were charged after more than 1,170 pounds of khat—an illegal stimulant valued at about $140,000—were seized from luggage at O’Hare. A Customs spokesperson explains how officers found it.

DHS releases new details on ICE arrest after Chicago crash

The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday released new details about an ICE arrest following a vehicle crash Monday, saying a Venezuelan man fled from immigration officers and rammed an officer’s vehicle during a traffic stop.

Chicago weather: Storm chance tomorrow ahead of sunny stretch

Chicago will enjoy mostly sunny, warm weather through the weekend, with scattered rain and storm chances tonight, Wednesday and again Sunday night into Monday.

Popular Chicago bakery targeted twice in weeks

Four masked men broke into the Chicago staple, but the owner says she isn't going anywhere.

Brown Sugar Bakery hit by second break-in in weeks
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Brown Sugar Bakery on Chicago's South Side is cleaning up after its second break-in in just a few weeks.

Nearly total lunar eclipse set to light up the night sky
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Hunter Miller with the Adler Planetarium explains what to expect from this week's lunar eclipse, which is expected to cover nearly the entire full moon.