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High school students cast first ballots at Loop early voting site

Hundreds of Cook County and Chicago high school students cast their ballots for the first time at the Loop early voting supersite, part of a first-of-its-kind program.

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Chicago credit rating downgraded over operating deficits

Chicago's credit rating is being downgraded in the wake of last year's budget battle between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council.

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Ilinois House adjourns without taking up bill that could help new Bears stadium

Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, the Illinois General Assembly will begin considering a bill to push the plan ahead.

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Hillary Clinton tells House panel she had "no idea" about Epstein's crimes

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

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Preckwinkle vs. Reilly: 2026 Democratic primary for Cook Co. Board President

With 20 days until the primary election, the gloves are off in the race for Cook County Board President​, pitting two political heavyweights against each other in the Democratic primary.

  • Feb 25
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Local businesses react to Johnson's veto on hemp product ban

This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.

  • Feb 16
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This Identity Theft Awareness Week, Illinois comptroller has warnings, advice

This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.

  • Jan 26
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Naperville City Council to discuss controversial plan for data center

A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.

  • Jan 20
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Police in Geneva warn of scam calls involving spoofed phone number

Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.

  • Jan 11
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Consumer groups protest Peoples Gas request for $202 million rate hike

Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.

  • Jan 6
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Lurie Children's Hospital plans to open new pediatric hospital in Downers Grove

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.

  • Jan 29
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Recent Northwestern study used app to track recovery of long COVID patients

It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.

  • Jan 26
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Cook County and Illinois leaders and advocates decry federal changes to SNAP benefits

Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.

  • Jan 21
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Ralph Lauren issues grant to UChicago Medicine for cancer center

The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.

  • Jan 21
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Lurie Hospital no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for children

Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.

  • Jan 20
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2 hotel developments now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted district

Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.

  • Feb 25
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Double Door calls off plans to reopen in Uptown

After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.

  • Feb 25
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Barnes & Noble to reopen at Old Orchard; Hyde Park location coming soon

Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.

  • Feb 25
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Trader Joe's to open location in Logan Square

Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.

  • Feb 25
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$630 million renovation plan in works for Soldier Field after Bears leave

The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.

  • Feb 23
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Double Door calls off plans to reopen in Uptown

After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.

  • Feb 25
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils "diverse list" of 2026 nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.

  • Feb 25
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Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents

Nick Reiner​, 32, was charged with two counts of murder​ in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

  • Feb 23
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"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi reveals she has cervical cancer

"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.

  • Feb 20
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2026 Summerfest lineup released with Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, Jelly Roll

Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone and Jelly Roll are among the artists headlining in the 2026 SummerFest in Milwaukee this summer.

  • Feb 19
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Chicago weather: Taste of spring, then snow

Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.

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Con artists try to steal $5,000 in Apple products from school bus driver

Scammers are using new, sophisticated strategies to impersonate phone companies. These fraudulent tactics fooled a Round Lake man and nearly cost him $5,000.

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Mayor's pick to lead Chicago Animal Care and Control concerns animal shelter volunteers

Concerns remain over the future of Chicago Animal Care and Control after Mayor Brandon Johnson nominated its interim leader to be appointed as the agency's permanent executive director.

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What caused the smell of smoke in Chicago on Thursday?

Lots of people across the Chicago area complained about smelling smoke in the air on Thursday, and there was a perfectly good explanation.

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Memorial services begin for Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH headquarters

Thousands turned out on Thursday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson as his casket lay in repose at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters, in the first of a series of memorial services over the next several days.

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Chilling 911 call reveals couple's ordeal during home invasion, standoff

The couple who was trapped inside their home after an armed intruder broke in, hiding in a bedroom and waiting for police to rescue them.

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Crowds mourn Rev. Jesse Jackson at Chicago memorial service

Hundreds turned out as the Rev. Jesse Jackson's remains were transported to lie in repose at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters Thursday.

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Con artists target school bus driver to steal $5K in Apple products

A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.

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Some volunteers concerned over mayor's pick to run Chicago animal shelter

Concerns remain over the future of Chicago Animal Care and Control after Mayor Brandon Johnson nominated its interim leader to be appointed as the agency's permanent executive director.

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What caused the smell of smoke across the Chicago area on Thursday?

Lots of people across the Chicago area complained about smelling smoke in the air on Thursday, and there was a perfectly good explanation.

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Con artists target school bus driver to steal $5K in Apple products

A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.

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Couples say DCFS wrongfully took their newborns over false allegations

Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.

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Mother sues CPS after son allegedly put in chokehold by school employee

The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.

  • Feb 25
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Jury awards $5.74 million in damages to family over botched CPD raid in 2018

A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.

  • Feb 25
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Cook County tech firm won't work with Treasurer Pappas over claims of bullying

The company behind delays in Cook County property tax bills and refunds has sent a letter to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, refusing to work directly with her any longer, accusing her of using foul language and bullying their team.

  • Feb 24
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O'Reilly scores late, Predators use 3 goals in 3rd period to beat Blackhawks 4-2

Ryan O'Reilly scored with 3:16 remaining and the Nashville Predators scored three times in the third period in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in the teams' first game following the Olympic break.

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Grant's 27 points lift Trail Blazers past Bulls 121-112 as Chicago's skid hits 11

Jerami Grant scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers held on for a 121-112 victory over Chicago that sent the Bulls to their 11th straight loss.

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Ilinois House adjourns without taking up bill that could help new Bears stadium

Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, the Illinois General Assembly will begin considering a bill to push the plan ahead.

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Bulls fall to Hornetts 131-99 at United Center

The Hornetts handed the Bulls a 10th straight loss, matching their longest slide since January 2019.

  • Feb 24
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Poles said Bears are still seeking 3rd round compensation over Falcons' hire of Ian Cunningham

The Bears have not received compensatory third-round picks via the NFL's reward for developing minority front office candidates.

  • Feb 24
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Man charged with killing 2 men while fleeing jewelry store robbery

A man has been charged with shooting and killing two men following a jewelry store robbery last November in the Little Village neighborhood on the Southwest Side of Chicago.

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2 charged wilh falsely reporting multi-million dollar jewelry armed robbery

Two men are charged with filing a false police report, claiming they were robbed of millions of dollars worth of jewelry.

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Police warn of man luring women through escort apps, sexually assaulting them on West Side

Chicago police issued an alert Thursday about a rash of criminal sexual assaults that have happened on one block on Chicago's West Side, committed by a man who lures his victims by setting up dates through an escort app.

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Search on for smash-and-grab burglars who hit businesses on North, Northwest sides

Chicago police issued a community alert Thursday about a string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses on the city's North and Northwest sides.

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Tommy Schaefer pleads not guilty to U.S. charges in Bali "suitcase murder" case

The man convicted in Indonesia in the 2014 Bali "suitcase murder" appeared in a Chicago courtroom on Thursday, where he pleaded not guilty to federal murder conspiracy charges.

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