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Fifth Person Dies as a Result of Chatham Afterschool Program Crash in Late April

Bradley Lund, 8, had been in a Springfield hospital since the collision at YNOT Outdoors five weeks ago, according to the Sangamon County coroner.

Chicago’s Gun Offender Registry ‘Incomplete and Unreliable,’ City Watchdog Finds

Chicago’s Office of Inspector General published a new report that found numerous issues with the city’s Gun Offender Registration Ordinance, which requires anyone convicted of certain firearm-related charges to register during their release from custody or sentencing.

Kennedy Has Ordered a Review of Baby Formula. Here’s What You Should Know

About three-quarters of U.S. infants consume formula during the first six months of life, with about 40% receiving it as their only source of nutrition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Mascot Ban Stalls as Native-Backed Land Conservation Bill Advances

Despite desire from Native Americans in Illinois, the ban on Native imagery for mascots in K-12 schools stalled in the Senate after it made its way out of the House.

Bill to Repeal Licensure Requirements for Hair Braiders Stalls in the House. Here’s Why

The Hair Braiding Opportunity Act would have amended the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 to strike a 300-hour training requirement, $30 initial licensing fee and $5,000 penalty for practicing without a license for hair braiders.

Donald Trump Is Threatening to Impose Tariffs on Two American Companies — Apple and Mattel

Over the past month, Trump has said he’d like to target two specific and very different companies — Apple and Mattel — with tariffs aimed at their key products over comments by their CEOs.

Chicago Man Who Joined Islamic State in Syria Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

A naturalized U.S. citizen who pleaded guilty to receiving military training from the Islamic State group was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison.

Chicago Fire Announces ‘Transformative’ Privately-Financed $650M Soccer Stadium for The 78

Team owner Joe Mansueto will personally pay for the stadium, it was announced. Groundbreaking could take place in late 2025 with the stadium ready for play by the 2028 season.

After Marathon Springfield Session, Illinois Lawmakers Look Ahead to What’s Next

Illinois lawmakers worked right up to the May 31 deadline to pass a $55.2 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. State Democrats say the plan accounts for an uncertain future, while Republicans say more cuts are needed to address what’s ahead.

June 2, 2025 - Full Show

State lawmakers react to the new budget. And Jeremy Piven is bringing his stand-up comedy home to Chicago.

CSO Soars With Superb Works by Gershwin, Bernstein, Dvorak and Price: Review

There was only a single performance of an exhilarating CSO concert this past Saturday evening. It attracted a packed house with a wonderfully enthusiastic audience.

FBI Offers Reward for Information After Man Allegedly Robbed 2 Chicago Banks Monday

According to authorities, the unknown male suspect robbed a Huntington Bank located in the 1400 block of West Fullerton Avenue just after 9:30 a.m., then robbed a Fifth Third Bank in the 5900 block of North Broadway around noon.

CTA Unveils New Pride Train Design in Celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

This year marks the eighth year the Pride train is running on the Red Line.

Spring Ended on a Chilly and Dry Note, With Drought Expected to Persist as Chicago Heads Into Summer

Meteorological summer in Chicago is kicking off with a mini heatwave, following a chilly and dry end to spring.

RFK Jr. Says Autism ‘Destroys’ Families. Here’s What Those Families Want You to Know

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments and his plan to swiftly study its causes, have splintered a community of millions of people living with autism. For some, they were an overdue recognition of the day-to-day difficulties for families. To others, Kennedy deeply misrepresented the realities of their disability.