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Michigan health officials confirmed two deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak, marking the first U.S. fatalities from the diarrhea-causing parasite. The state reported the deaths as part of an ongoing outbreak, with WGN-TV covering community responses in Chicago.

A new sales tax hike becomes effective on August 1 in Chicago and surrounding counties. A consumer interviewed by WGN-TV expressed concern that the tax increases will continue indefinitely.

A massive fish tank explosion at a pet store in Illinois caused flooding. Store owner Derrick Johnson reported over 350 fish were in the tank.

A massive fish tank explosion flooded a pet store in Illinois. Store owner Derrick Johnson reported that the tank contained over 350 fish.

A massive fish tank explosion flooded Something Fishy Pet store in Fox Lake. Store owner Derrick Johnson reported the tank contained more than 350 fish.

The Chicago area's water district is managing record rainfall as reservoirs reach capacity. John Murray, MWRD's executive director, discussed the situation on WGN-TV.

Bill Snyder, a WGN-TV weather producer, discusses the ongoing heat wave with John Landecker, noting the East Coast is experiencing higher temperatures and providing the 4th of July weekend forecast.

WGN-TV’s June Birthday Club Contest 2026, sponsored by WGN-TV and American Sale, offers a Cloud 9 Hanging Chaise Lounger as a prize. The sweepstakes is void where prohibited by law.

Two former Wheaton College football players drowned in Lake Michigan over the weekend. Authorities identified the victims as 24-year-old Philip LoChirco of Warrenville and 26-year-old Jalen Shaffer of Ada, Michigan.

Strong storms caused widespread damage across Chicagoland Thursday evening, with viewers submitting photos of damage and apparent tornadoes. Streator, Illinois, and Merrillville, Indiana, were among the affected areas.

Bill Snyder, a WGN-TV weather producer, discusses Wednesday's storms with John Landecker, including the day's storm impact and potential future weather developments tonight and over the weekend.

Severe weather caused damage in Chicagoland, leading to power outages, downed trees, and weather alerts. WGN-TV reported on the storm's impact across Chicago's suburbs.

Bill Snyder discusses the dry conditions in May, potential rainfall, and shares meteorological spring data and the weekend forecast with John Landecker.

A shooting at Chicago's Swedish Hospital injured two officers, one critically, with the suspect now in custody. The hospital is closed as law enforcement investigates, and the incident occurred during a prisoner transport. Authorities plan to provide an update Saturday afternoon.

A double homicide investigation has begun after the widow and son of late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer were found shot dead in their North Lawndale home. The victims, Barbara Deer (51) and Kaleb Deer (23), were discovered by police with fatal gunshot wounds, though the motive remains unclear. Neighbors reported suspicious activity before the incident.