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Cyber tip leads to child porn charges for Willow Springs sex offender: officials

A convicted sex offender from Willow Springs has been charged with multiple child pornography felonies following a months-long investigation, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Chicago weather: Frost Advisory issued for parts of Chicagoland tonight

Mini buses carrying student athletes crash in NW Indiana; injuries reported

Chicago man sentenced for suburban kidnapping spree

FBI looking to ID four suspects after Frankfort bank robbery

Chicago-area mom and daughter share rare heart surgery bond ahead of Mother's Day

US and World News

St. Rita community cheers as Pope Leo ascends to the Vatican

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St. Rita community cheers as Pope Leo ascends to the Vatican

Excitement was felt at St. Rita of Cascia High School, where Pope Leo once served as a substitute teacher for physics and math.

Baby seal stabbed on Oregon coast; search for suspect underway

First American pope: The world reacts

President Trump reacts to the first American being named pope

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President Trump reacts to the first American being named pope

Watch live: Robert Prevost elected as new pope, will take the name Leo XIV

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Watch live: Robert Prevost elected as new pope, will take the name Leo XIV

Attorney: Karen Read ‘benefiting’ from case spotlight | ChicagoNOW

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Attorney: Karen Read ‘benefiting’ from case spotlight | ChicagoNOW

How much is Josh Giddey worth? Is a trade with the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo realistic? Will Nikola Vucevic remain a Bull after this summer? K.C. Johnson stopped by FOX 32 Studios to discuss the Bulls offseason with Tina Nguyen.

Witt and Wacha lead Royals to 2-1 victory over White Sox

Stars star Mallory Swanson expecting first child with Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson

Why the first-round bye feeling never gets old for Northwestern Lacrosse

Northwestern lacrosse brings the 'Lake Show' to the NCAA Tournament

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Northwestern lacrosse brings the 'Lake Show' to the NCAA Tournament

Making history: Masaki Hemmi leads Chicago Stars as NWSL’s first Japanese head coach

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Making history: Masaki Hemmi leads Chicago Stars as NWSL’s first Japanese head coach

Good Day Chicago

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Westminster Place Rhythm Wranglers bring dance moves to Good Day Chicago

Our studio is turning into a dance floor as the Westminster Place Rhythm Wranglers—featuring Matt Bracket, Jean Yale, and Joan Johns—show off their moves.

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Saxophonist Timothy McAllister blows through Chicago this weekend

Health

Chicago-area mom and daughter share rare heart surgery bond ahead of Mother's Day

Justine Felitto thought it was stress, but it turned out to be a life-threatening heart condition.

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Mom and daughter share rare heart surgery bond ahead of Mother's Day

Volvo recalls more than 400,000 vehicles in US: What to know

Chicago home buyers ditch River North, West Loop | ChicagoNOW

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Chicago home buyers ditch River North, West Loop | ChicagoNOW

Canned beans recalled in 23 states: What to know

Sneakers to Scrubs helps Chicago's young athletes dream beyond pro sports

Politics

Trump to name Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC's top federal prosecutor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.

Kankakee mourns George Ryan, former Illinois governor who rose from local roots

Trump considers tax hike on Americans making $2.5 million or more per year

Paris on Politics: Pritzker trolls Noem with pet comment

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Paris on Politics: Pritzker trolls Noem with pet comment

Trump announces trade deal with UK, cuts tariffs on some goods

Trump announces 'major trade deal' with UK

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President Trump announces 'major trade deal' with UK

Entertainment

The Who take farewell tour to Chicago

Legendary British rock band The Who will bring their final North American tour to the United Center in Chicago on Sept. 7, as part of their newly announced farewell tour, "The Song Is Over."

Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Cabaret Week, SAUCED Spring Night Market and more

Gordon Ramsay’s 'Kitchen Nightmares' in Chicago? | ChicagoNOW

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Gordon Ramsay’s 'Kitchen Nightmares' in Chicago? | ChicagoNOW

What the movie 'Conclave' got right | ChicagoNOW

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What the movie 'Conclave' got right | ChicagoNOW

Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by 4 women

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Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by 4 women

Motown legend Smokey Robinson, wife accused of sexual assault

Money

Joann craft stores are having big sales ahead of closures

The crafts retailer started its "going out of business" sales in early March.

More Americans are 'not confident' that Social Security will be available, poll finds

Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park

This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire

Target pulls the plug on self-checkout amid shoplifting surge

Chicago program aims to give young men on South and West Sides better futures

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Chicago program aims to give young men on South and West Sides better futures

Offbeat & Unusual

Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park

A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.