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WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the appearance of the CTA's acting president at a scheduled hearing of Chicago's City Council.

The piping plover chick banded with a yellow star, and named Mavis in honor of Chicago-born, legendary gospel and R&B singer Mavis Staples has died, according to the Chicago Piping Plovers conservation organization.

There was no further information available about Mavis' death.

Mavis was one of four new chicks who hatched in June at Montrose Beach to parents Imani and Sea Rocket.

The other new, little plovers are named Buddy, Frankie, and Tweedy in honor of local music legends Buddy Guy, Frankie Knuckles and Jeff Tweedy.

​The piping plover chick banded with a yellow star, and named Mavis in honor of legendary gospel and R&B singer Mavis Staples has died, according to the Chicago Piping Plovers conservation organization.

​There was no further information available about Mavis' death.

Mavis was one of four new chicks who hatched in June to parents Imani and Sea Rocket.

The other new, little plovers are named Buddy, Frankie, and Tweedy in honor of local music legends Buddy Guy, Frankie Knuckles and Jeff Tweedy.

​Dozens of street vendors lined 26th Street selling Mexico jerseys Tuesday morning ahead of the big World Cup match against Ecuador.

This hot and humid weather means bakers and cooks have to make some changes in how they prepare dough.

At DeSalvo’s Pizza in Evanston, chef Dan Burwell tries to limit how long it sits on the counter or he runs the risk of the dough rising too fast.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a challenge to Cook County's ban on "assault" weapons.

A man was taken into custody after a woman was stabbed during a domestic dispute early Tuesday in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood, police said.

Indiana will reimburse local governments for revenue lost during the state's temporary gas tax holiday, Governor Mike Braun announced Tuesday.

​A court document filed this month reveals that Twista---whose real name is Carl Mitchell---has agreed to pay more than $444,000 in restitution to the U.S. government.

​That money represents income tax liabilities, interest and penalties for the years 2011 through 2023.

The court document states Mitchell faces up to five years in prison for the charges against him.

Sentencing is scheduled for October 22nd.

Erika Wood began her journey with the YMCA when she was just 12 years old. Now, after 43 years, she is retiring from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.