you do not want to get burned buying the hottest ticket in town. a warning for black sox fans about ticket scams. >> we welcome our viewers watching us around the country. live at the united center with our top story. >> do not have the most encouraging message when it comes to tickets. did not bother coming to the united center in case you have not heard, the western conference finals are sold out. the blackhawks encourage you to visit their official website at some future date the blackhawks may or may not release a handful of tickets.

>> the official butler cox lips with the best place to check. the end result ticket brokers >> could be just like last year. it might even be a little bit better. canadians love their pocket. new yorkers do too. >> the bad news for local hockey fans. will offer limited number of stanley cup finals tickets. >> buyer beware. when it comes to the secondary market there is a lot of counterfeit tickets.

>> meeting people on street corners. the deals are to good to be true. >> shh the matter how useless if you are determined to attend the game and you want to get a ticket you're going to have to pay because those prices are going to be awfully expensive. >> stay with us

coming up but off 30. the black hawks president is joining us live studio for a major announcement. hist the va hospital is being investigated. the probe is part of a larger investigation into allegations of secret waiting lists for patients another va hospital. >> federal auditors were here just yesterday. officials claimed it was just a routine inspection. there are allegations watched by local whistle-blowers similar to those against a number of the hospitals across the country. the woman is now on administrative leave. the charges include record manipulation. an

alleged scheme son becscheme. as washington deals with the scandal local veterans are dismayed that it may soon include heinz. a lack of respect. it is heartbreaking seeing the veterans of here. they did not get the treatment. obviously these reports are true if. inspector general showeshould immediately broaden its investigation to deliver a swift and the media reports. the head of veterans affairs was grilled on the subject at a hearing. the waiting

list allegations. any allegation of any ad first incident like this makes me mad as hell. at the same time it also saddens me. i understand that up with those adverse events veteran and a veteran family dealing with the aftermath. police the va system is good. senators from both parties became angry and said the problems are real and need immediate action. present the ball has been under pressure to fire the secretary. he has no plans to resigned. president

obama and the first lady were among those who pay their respects to the nearly 3000 people killed in the attack. survivors in first responders. the museum is located underground. he's a bit shook his personal artifacts for those audio and video. a stairwell from the north tower of so many people used to run for safety. no act of terror could match the strength or character of our country. but the grill will in bed rock that embraces us today. nothing cover for a cuss. >> the museum also honors the victims and the bombing in 1993. as a welcome to the public on may 21st. a number of

countries with confirmed cases has not reached 18. people recently tested positive in the estate. one in indiana and the other in orlando florida. 571 confirmed cases have been reported. most cases remain in the middle east. to people recently tested positive in the nestthe united states. police are searching for a second suspect. charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking. the attacks happened within blocks of each other. all of the victims were held up a gun point. the man who once ran a red light hammer program is facing federal bryanprior bridge

charges. in return he gets cash in a condo and arizona. defense attorney and says his client never took the money. >> the judge suspended the overhaul. unions retirees and other groups argue public worker pensions are protected from being diminished or impaired. a law enacted would reduce retirees benefits. >> he is convicted of trying to sell president obama told united states senate seat. now law makers want to donate the old state senate seat. >> taking steps to build a furniture books and other materials used by the president.

>> several chicago sites are fighting. the developer of the old property offered 32 a. to build a library there. >> wildfire's forced the evacuation of thousands of homes. >> for more nail in england patriots tight and is caused player is tight and is caused player is charged withe.

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a cruise vacuum up most of the oil now. a high-pressure pipe burst spreading oil over a half mile area. in his knee deep in some places. four people reported having difficulty breathing and taken to the hospital for treatment. >> another boy has two broken arms. both boys were five the six years older in stable condition. they tumbled out when the inflatable house was 15 ft. in the air. a 10 year- old girl suffered minor scrapes. police say the small bounce house broke loose anchoring it to the ground. an investigation continues been the trend is likely to be filed. >> >> another olefin

crew members were indicted on negligence charges. prosecutors said they left the sinking boat before mostboat. former professional football star has been charged with two more murders. authorities say killed two men in july 2012 while they were in a car near boston nightclub. the ship is charged with the shooting death of his friend. >> he and his wife were divorcing. the news follows a scandal involving racist remarks. sterling is under pressure from the week to sell the team and says he has no plans to walk away from the clippers. however his head if he cannot keep his share of the team challis sterling should be allowed to keep per-share as part of the divorce

settlement. the couple has been married for more than 50 years. >> radio dj has been the subject of a worldwide search. police found him and his wife visiting nursing home. it was not in distress and the couple told police that there were on vacation. the children said they still have grave concerns about his medical care. he is suffering from a disease which is a form of dementia. >> of a recall. 2.7 million cars. fast- food workers go on strike. not just here in chicago but around the world. we're making struggler short we're making struggler short

the dial is down right now about 197. another recalled. this time 2.7 billion more cars including a chevy malibu, they said they knew of 13 crashes into injuries caused by the breaking problem. to recall did to malfunctioning windshield wipers. there also recalled for suspension issues. so for the company has recalled more than 11 million vehicles since january. that sets them on track to set an industry record and and you will recall. the communications commission votes today to propose neutrality rules. >> critics it would

divide the internet between big companies which can afford to pay. more than 100 activists protested at the fcc today with signs reading liberate the internet and keep the internet free. cw coming off its most watched season in three years. two new shows are being introduced to the schedule. a show featuring a comic book star of the flash will be added on tuesday. ruling to mondays at 8:00 p.m. eastern. will be added to the midseason that is set to premiere in october. fast food service may be anything but today. fast-food workers in dozens of other cities holding it one day national strike. >> the want higher wages in the right to unionize without retaliation. live at the mcdonald's and

river north. this is called a rock-and- roll mcdonald. it is definitely rocking today. this is the focal point of that one day strike that is taking place not only here in chicago not only in other parts of the coutnry around the world. just read that the speech she made sympathizing with him the workers are not just mcdonnell's workers. there burger king workers. this is the fifth time they have staged a one day walk out here in chicago. as i pointed out they're not alone. other cities like boston or new york as well as other countries in europe, the horrors are raising their voices sang raise the minimum wage.

>> she did is also unpredictable town when it comes to the weather. dozens of fast-food workers ready for the cold wet weather wearing their red rain ponchos with the slogan fight for 15. >> to have the right to a living wage. says he is still making $8.25 an hour. i make $800 a month. out of this a hundred dollars a month after a $700 a month rent. the leaves with absolutely nothing for gaslights transportation. sometimes i have to walk to work because they cannot afford to ride the bus to work. >> the fight has gone international. thousands of workers in chicago and in 150 cities around the world.

>> $15 on the door into a right to form a union of the retaliation. >> she is also a mcdonald's worker and a single mother of two. >> power in numbers. if it is only by myself striking no one is going to listen to us. >> i will talk to my co-workers and try to get them to step forward. >> also a single mother of two. she was recently evicted because she fell behind on her rent. >> >> and we are like the heart and soul of that happy meal. i know they can afford it. billions of dollars going into sales. >> because the

protest is taking place outside of mcdonald's we issued a statement. we offer part-time and full-time employment and benefits. >> the state goes on to say this is an important discussion that needs to be taken into account the highly competitive nature the industries that employ a minimum wage workers. these workers are planning to stay out here until 530 this evening. >> next in sports the bearish sign another draft pick.

it is a special day. shift there were rained out in st. louis is today. they will play a doubleheader august 30th. the sox wrapped up in oakland a place that has been a mausoleum for them. they've lost seven straight there.

>> there were down 2-1 in the eighth. it is getting late. >> in the upper deck. the white sox take a 4-2 lead. that is 15 for him. >> he lays out for the win in enter field. the bears needed less than a week to sign the entire draft class. agreed to a four year deal. he was a defensive tackle and arizona state and the two-time pack 12 defensive player of the year. the first- round picks signed a four year deal yesterday. the bears will hold a rookie minicamp starting tomorrow. >> as shot right

through the five hole. what would be the game-winner. the kings and on to win 2-1. the black hawks still did not have an opponent. game 1 will be sunday afternoon at to the there in chicago or in anaheim. joining us in this to >> india as the black hawks president and ceo. joining us on the telephone is the tribune broadcasting president. we know this must be a big day if the bosses calling and. the reason we're all here today is to announce a three- year contract extension between wgn to the black hawks to continue telecast. we cannot be more happy about it. >> thanks dan. over the course of our lives wgn television

has been synonymous with the blackhawks. >> but a. relationship is not there. at the end of this contract would make it 11 years. i think wgn tv is not a coincidence that they have been there through this very historical. they have certainly played a pivotal role in the rise of our franchise. we could not be more proud. >> >> i can tell you that what is on my mind is this announcement and we are serious. we're very much and doing their relationship with the tribune company. we're even

running some games on a 87.7 fm. i think we're getting even better at communicating to the black sox fans. working with the ramirez papers. it is a wonderful relationship that we're excited to extend. >> thank you for taking a timeout to set high. and you will be back in time for game 1. >> he does not miss many. >> get him to lois to put some games on wgn america. we're working on that. a lot to give a lot of credit. larry and i have known each other for a long time. we recognize and our business is all about relationships. it has really worked.

wgn television is so prestigious for us, the last 67 years have been somewhat of a boiler but to be able to initiate these alliances. today is another step forward for our franchise. >> your organization is having a pretty good week. obviously you're in the western conference finals. next week to go to new york for sports business journals team of the year award. men have a chance to win that one. we're in contention against the seattle seahawks. just to be nominated for all of the teams in sports as a team of the year that is great. what i say to all of this, i see progress. we have been the final four for the last six years. it is amazing the doug that all of our players have done. we are in a good situation.

>> i think the future is very bright as well. you must be thrilled. these guys always seem to be able to find a way to rise to the occasion >> when they have to do it> it is not great for a man of my aides to be going through a triple over *. pish >> it is exciting. i think hockey the stanley cup finals is the greatest show on earth. there is nothing better. i will not be opposed to a four-one wins every now and then. >> the place great value on our

relationship with you. we cannot wait to see how it plays out this year. >> so full year of around to see the hand. >> to presidency of the black hawks. we're back with more news in just one second.

i should not have needed the seat heater on may 18th. 15th. >> we just feel wrong. to have the wrong to go from july back to late march. this is going the wrong way. on the other hand all of this he has been hearing about the

west as eastbound. it marks a big warmup for next week. spectacular photography on the part of our viewers. one of the storms of an noble county that went on to produce of the flooding and hail. here is his shot in weakened. if one of the storm's coming and that is >> of our viewers was of traveling there. there's a range after out there and the distance. new not alone with showers and thunderstorms coming across the area. it is kind of a great day. nothing beautiful about this. we have some rain in the air. at least it is scattering up. we're going to get a little sunshine to go up there. this unstable atmosphere and what we mean by this should come into getting warming down here the air becomes. this will prompt some chari spells of about 30 percent of the area getting in on it today. about 70

percent of the area getting in on at some point tomorrow. it has had an impact on our rain. 4.5 in. so far this month. we're 2.35 times normal. more than twice normal and the month is only half over. here's our storm. >> shh these little new showers all blocked once the sun comes up. there has been diminishing share activity. you can see we are even getting a lightning return. there might be an isolated thunderstorm mixed in with showers as the afternoon goes on. about three- quarters of an inch here in the city itself. all with more than half an inch of rain. we've had some big grain cuss. these little

green patches are river basins flooding. the frost and freeze advisory in nebraska. record heat is fanning the fires of last and producing a fire risk out there. the whole west end of the continent is warming up. scattered showers expected today. fifties' forecast today and even some upper 40's. not much better tomorrow. thirties' up in the upper midwest tonight. daytime highs tomorrow going into the upper 40's low 50s. of

reforming our west of us. coming in here by morning. >> here are the highs yesterday. a way to see the heat out west and how extensive it is. they even had some '70s. there were record highs. hundred degree readings santa cruz santa maria. long beach at 101. this is the warmth that is going to shift eastward and warmus up next week. i could be flirting with 80 in some areas. there recent wind off of a lake sometimes. the will temper the warmth. probably later in the week. >> see other blossom in the warmer parts of the day. a lot more on sunday. the

second half of the weekend looks better. today scattered showers unseasonable cool. the peak of the sun every now and then. no. and at 6-16 mi. per hour. tonight scattered showers early. the low temperature tonight going down into the 50s. >> spot ishtar's coming in the afternoon. kind of chili kind of gray. at least there's light at the end of the tunnel. >>

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show. it turns into something that benefits all of us anyway. >>strawberry shortcake may /june. >>strawberries are going to be in season. i am very much into cookies. i made a sandwich cookie. you make the sprinkles on your own. >>i am putting a little twist on it. i am making a strawberry preservative. >>i brush it with cream. >>the cookie dough

has poppy seed in it. >>when you make shortcake you actually put cream on it. >>this is what it looks like in the jar. >>reduce the strawberries down all the way with beer. >>frosting that is right here. then we add the preserve to it. >>we fold it in. it becomes strawberries and cream >>then we pipe it like so. very simply just like that. finish it and put it down. dip it in the white

chocolate. i take the jimmys and put it non top. >>just because i love chocolate covered strawberries just sprinkle a little bit. hot chocolate that is so fabulous and decadent. >>i am not sure yet. >>opening in the falll. i am coming out with a cookie book next year. >>here is chapter 5. can you imagine how wonderful all of these are? >> they are very unique. this is hon ey and peaches with

honeycomb. >>a blueberry pie. >>we have this is apricots and orange blossom almonds. this is a tongue twiserter. >>chapter 5 is a mood changer. something that can change your mood. looking forward to the cookbook. >>that is an opportunity to work with the chefs and have hands on training with thyem. eh.m. >>learn from the best. thank you for being here. best. thank you for being here.

if you want to be happy about the weather look ahead. >> of and, looking out there. it is my swarms' coming. for the moment we're trapped in the school pattern. 49 in chicago. you can see how much of the midwest is cooler than 24 hours ago. it is a modest cool down. restored the school yesterday. in a cooling is on welcome at this time of the year. we want to see some spring like warped. many folks do. 53 at o'hare and midway. there are wind gusts over 20 across the area. the wind is north. humidity 55%.

the water temperature 54 degrees. the all important pollen count the mold, is low. grass and weed pollens continue high. tree pollen is moderate today. here is what is going on. a jet stream goes way north and comes way south. setting the peach temperature extremes. look what happens. the northerly flow breaks down and a dome of war builds over uswarmth builds over us. >> the to extreme forms along the boundary of warmer and clear. you will see that warmth spreading out of the rockies on sunday. monday we get a little bit warmer. tuesday wednesday and thursday we developed quite a dome of warped over the eastern united states. we can go forward even farther. see the

warm colors dominating the area. there's they still warm. the one thing we will have to watch that could temper some of the world along the lakefront. 57 saturday. '70s sunday monday and tuesday. maybe some low 80s on wednesday and thursday. there will be a day to day chance of will be a day to day chance of thunderstorms.

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