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Democratic Senate candidates engage in last forum; Bobby Rush uses AI to make endorsement

From the final forum featuring candidates looking to replace Dick Durbin to AI being used to endorse a candidate. Here's what's happening before the polls open next week.

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Another conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice to retire

A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice first elected in 2007 will not seek a third 10-year term next year.

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Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers in U.S. antitrust deal

Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.

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Long security lines at U.S. airports as DHS funding affects TSA staffing

Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.

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Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again

In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job​, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.

  • Mar 7
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Gas prices keep surging in Chicago and beyond amid war in Iran

The war with Iran is causing gas prices​ to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.

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Chicago gas prices jump 34 cents per gallon in the past week amid Iran war

There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.

  • Mar 6
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What could the U.S.-Israel war with Iran mean for gas prices in Chicago?

Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

  • Mar 2
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Weber recalls 3.2 million grill brushes for wire bristle ingestion risk

Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.

  • Feb 27
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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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Pritzker announces major investment by CSL for plasma therapy manufacturing plant

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.

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Doctor transforms adopted daughter's health using functional medicine

When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.

  • Mar 1
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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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Pritzker announces major investment by CSL for plasma therapy manufacturing plant

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.

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Capital One laying off more than 1,100 at former Discover offices in Riverwoods

Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.

  • Mar 5
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Plan calls for replacing medical office building with high-rise in East Lakeview

A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.

  • Mar 4
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Aurora wants to hear more from residents about data center development

The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center​ development.

  • Mar 3
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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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Jennifer Runyon, Chicago-native actress who appeared in "Ghostbusters," dies at 65

Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.

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Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire; suspect arrested, LAPD says

A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.

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Michigan native Bruce Campbell tells fans he has cancer, will be in treatment

Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.

  • Mar 3
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Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86

Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.

  • Feb 27
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1890s short, thought lost, found in Michigan among decaying movie reels

A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels​ that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.

  • Feb 27
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Tiffany Henyard is returning to politics as qualified candidate in Georgia

The former Dolton mayor is now a qualified candidate, appearing on a list in Georgia. She is running as a republican for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

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Metropolis Orchestra kicked off Irish week 2026 at Chicago Symphony Hall

It's the first of two major events to help Old St. Patrick’s Church celebrate its 180th anniversary.

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Woman loses control of SUV, crashes into home on NW Side

Cleanup is underway after a sports-utility vehicle crashed into a building on the city's Northwest Side on Monday evening.

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Trump says war in Iran will end "very soon" as conflict intensifies

As the war in Iran rages on, President Donald Trump provides an updated timetable, saying the conflict is “very complete” and “very far” ahead of schedule.

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Man shot will trying to escape CPD officers on West Side

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating after a person was shot while trying to elude Chicago police officers on Monday afternoon in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

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Preparations underway ahead of Tuesday's severe storms

Following a warm and record-setting day, things are about to change as a severe storm threat, with all weather hazards possible, arrives on Tuesday afternoon.

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Fox Lake couple charged in years-long abuse of 11-year-old boy

A couple from Fox Lake, Illinois, has been charged with abusing an 11-year-old boy for years and telling him he deserved it.

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Person wounded in shootout with Chicago police in Humboldt Park

A person was wounded in a shootout with Chicago police officers on Monday afternoon in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

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Woman, 77, loses control of SUV, crashes into fences, building on NW Side: CPD

Chicago police said a 77-year-old woman was driving a Subaru SUV when she lost control of the vehicle and hit multiple fences and then a home.

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DHS disputes claims that Skokie woman was detained at O'Hare for hours

On Monday, DHS responded to the claims, saying the "the passenger's claims are blatantly false" after elected officials said a Skokie woman was detained with her coworkers at O'Hare before being taken to Broadview, then to Wisconsin.

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Senior fighting to keep his 56-year-old landline amid barrage of spam calls

A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.

  • Mar 5
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Proposed law would protect consumers from private utility price gouging

A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.

  • Mar 4
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3 Chicago-area women say they're stuck in Dubai amid war in Iran

The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.

  • Mar 3
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As election season ramps up, so do political text messages and emails.

If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.

  • Feb 27
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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.

  • Feb 26
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Bears shore up defense with LB Devin Bush, S Coby Brant, DT Neville Gallimore

The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.

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Westbrook stacks another triple-double in Kings 126-110 win over Bulls

Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.

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Heiskanen scores in overtime to push the Stars past the Blackhawks, 4-3

Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel's goal.

  • Mar 8
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NU golf's Ashley Yun, Dianna Lee to compete in Augusta National Women's Amateur

That event takes place during a bit of a break in Northwestern's spring schedule, giving Ashley and Dianna the chance to compete in Augusta, then return to Evanston to focus on a potential repeat.

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No. 11 Illinois take 78-72 victory over Maryland

The win gave Illinois a bye into Friday's quarterfinals in the Big Ten Tournament.

  • Mar 8
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Man pleads not guilty to murder of Momence bar owner Courtney Drysdale

The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence​ has pleaded not guilty.

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Man dies after being pushed down stairs during fight in at Hubbard Inn

A man is dead after being shoved down a flight of stairs during a fight in Chicago's River North district early Monday.

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Home invaders hold resident at gunpoint in Winnetka

Robbers invaded a home and held the resident at gunpoint this past weekend in the north Chicago suburb of Winnetka.

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Man found shot to death in car on Chicago's West Side

A man was found shot and killed in a car in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood late Sunday.

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Man stabbed during quarrel on Chicago's Stony Island Avenue, suspect in custody

A 41-year-old man was hospitalized early Monday after being stabbed in Chicago's Avalon Park neighborhood.

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