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After a 7-year-old boy was killed by a falling school gate, his parents began pushing for change. Now, new safety standards aimed at preventing heavy gates from falling are moving forward.

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Flu season could get earlier start, scientists say

Christa Pike awake, speaking after botched execution in Tennessee

Christa Pike awake, speaking after botched execution in Tennessee

Study links smartphones and eating disorders

Study links smartphones and eating disorders

Chicago Architecture Center bringing back “Howl-O-Ween” cruise

Chicago Architecture Center bringing back “Howl-O-Ween” cruise

911 call center in Indiana turn to AI amid staffing shortage

911 call center in Indiana turn to AI amid staffing shortage

Northbrook residents oppose plans for mixed-use development downtown

Northbrook residents oppose plans for mixed-use development downtown

Tropical Depression 9 increases weekend rain chance

Tropical Depression 9 increases weekend rain chance

Chicago Board of Education presidential candidates face off at forum

Chicago Board of Education presidential candidates face off at forum

4-year-old boy critically hurt after being found shot in head on South Side

4-year-old boy critically hurt after being found shot in head on South Side

Chicago State program offering credentials in quantum, semiconductor workforce

Chicago State program offering credentials in quantum, semiconductor workforce

Workers at 6 Chicago area nursing homes set to go on strike on Oct. 16

Workers at 6 Chicago area nursing homes set to go on strike on Oct. 16

Google to invest $4.3 billion in Constellation Energy nuclear plants

Google to invest $4.3 billion in Constellation Energy nuclear plants

First West Nile Virus death of 2026 reported in DuPage County

First West Nile Virus death of 2026 reported in DuPage County

Tickets for "ZooLights" at Lincoln Park Zoo on sale

Tickets for "ZooLights" at Lincoln Park Zoo on sale

Some White Sox fans hope power of prayer keeps miraculous playoff run going

Some White Sox fans hope power of prayer keeps miraculous playoff run going

Dry and quiet for Chicago Tuesday night

Dry and quiet for Chicago Tuesday night

Hydraulic issue diverts LA bound American Airlines flight back to O’Hare

Hydraulic issue diverts LA bound American Airlines flight back to O’Hare

South Side businesses hold meeting following string of overnight burglaries

South Side businesses hold meeting following string of overnight burglaries

Raccoon wanders in during candlelight service at Manhattan church

Raccoon wanders in during candlelight service at Manhattan church

Race for Congress: Donna Miller vs. Mike Noack in Illinois' 2nd District

Race for Congress: Donna Miller vs. Mike Noack in Illinois' 2nd District

Disney announced rate hikes for its theme parks

Disney announced rate hikes for its theme parks

California couple charged with child abuse in surrogacy scandal

California couple charged with child abuse in surrogacy scandal

Students, teachers protest for better school conditions in France

Students, teachers protest for better school conditions in France

Students, faculty call for accountability amid Cornell University gang rape investigation

Students, faculty call for accountability amid Cornell University gang rape investigation

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