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Also in the news: An excerpt from WBBM's exclusive interview with Mayor Lightfoot as she wraps up her term; Suburban flag football teams get a day at Soldier Field; New taco shop opening on Near West Side just in time for Cinco de Mayo.  

Also in the news: Crisis averted despite car plowing into South Side daycare; Chance the Rapper coming back to Chicago; Lincoln Park Zoo bids fond farewell to ancient, dying oak tree and more.

Also in the news: Two people dead after shooting at a Burbank restaurant; Meet the gadfly who harangues the City Council and paints umbrellas; Anti-bullying bill approved in Illinois Senate and more.

Also in the news: Middle school students helped Morton Arboretum plant trees; Walgreen customer dodged a skimmer scam at ATM; Loose cow was captured in Niles  and more.

Also in the news: WATCH: A cow runs down a sidewalk in Niles; Man arrested after breaking into a temple and causing destruction; Metra passengers 18 years-old and younger to get free rides today and more.

Also in the news: Former Kane County clerk indicted after improperly using nearly $120,000 billed as COVID-1 relief; Flavored nicotine products could be banned in Cook County; Endangered plovers have returned to Chicago and more.

Also in the news: Illinois rolling out homeowner loans program; Pizzeria operators ordered to pay $250,000 in back pay and damages to workers; Lewis University, St. Augustine College to merge and more.

Also in the news: Artist and crew plants tulips to bring attention to redlining; Man carjacked at gunpoint in White Castle drive-thru; New Chicago Fire training facility breaks ground and more.

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