Chicago aldermen camps out in tent along infamously violent Englewood block Ald. David Moore (17th) is seeking to bring awareness to a problem he said no one seems to care about. 7H ago Armed man who demanded to see Wisconsin's Gov. Evers pleads guilty to misdemeanor Prosecutors accused Joshua Pleasnick of coming to the Capitol on Oct. 4 and demanding to see the governor while armed with a handgun. He was arrested, posted bail and returned to the building that night with a rifle and a baton hidden in his backpack. 14H ago Man removed from Harvey City Council meeting says there was no reason for handcuffs Ryan Sinwelski talked to CBS 2 on Friday—and showed his perspective of the entire ordeal as documented on cellphone. Jun 14 Former Thornton township employee sues, says he was wrongfully fired by Supervisor Henyard Dwayne Thrash, a 20-year Thorntown Township employee, claims in the lawsuit that he was wrongfully fired after refusing to comply with an alleged scheme by Henyard's team. Jun 14 Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks for firearms The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks. Jun 14 More Political News
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Chicago heat wave brings record-breaking temperatures; climate change means more such events Experts said people should avoid outdoor activity if possible, drink plenty of water, and wear sunscreen if they do go outside. 7H ago 3 people shot, including 14-yera-old girl, at Chicago's 63rd Street Beach Police said the suspected shooter fled the scene on a bicycle. updated 22M ago Separate Lake Michigan capsizing incidents lead to teen's death, multiple rescues A woman on a sailboat that capsized near Winnetka swam 2 miles to get help Sunday evening. 7H ago Hot and humid stretch continues in Chicago Hot and humid conditions continue for several more days. updated 30M ago Months after their homes flooded, suburban residents receive little help With at least one resident on the brink of homelessness, neither the city, the HOA, nor the insurance company have fully paid to repair the homes that flooded back in January. 7H ago More Latest News
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