Why living solo might be the best choice, according to a new book | ChicagoNOW
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Dr. Bella DePaulo, author of Single at Heart, joins us to discuss why being single is often misunderstood, and the surprising benefits of living and aging solo. 

Lori Lightfoot's ICE accountability project | ChicagoNOW
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Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently launched a project that aims to collect and publish videos of alleged abuses from ICE agents. She is urging people to submit evidence to her new website ReportICENow.com She joins via Zoom to share more about this project.

PROSPERA: a Sci-Fi retelling of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' | ChicagoNOW
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"PROSPERA" is a Sci-Fi retelling of Shakespeare's "The Tempest". Director and writer, Tiffany Keane, and performer, Stacey Lind, join live in studio to share more about this modern reimagining of a classic play.

Stay human in an AI world | ChicagoNOW
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Artificial intelligence is becoming more difficult to tell what is real and what isn't. A new book is taking a deeper dive into how we can live alongside technology, without letting it replace humanity. Author Jeff Burningham joins via zoom to share more on this topic.

Local nonprofit helps steer kitchens from processed foods | ChicagoNOW
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It can be a challenge for institutional kitchens to cook sustainably and from scratch. A local nonprofit is on a mission to help teach kitchens how to steer away from processed food. Greg Christian joins live in studio to share more about the mission.

Colorectal cancer is now leading cancer death in younger people | ChicagoNOW
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A new analysis says colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for those under 50. Dr. Salina Lee with Rush University Medical joins to share insight on how to screen and test for this cancer.

Griffin MSI celebrates 56 years of black creativity | ChicagoNOW
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Black Creativity Program kicked off its 56th year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, featuring nearly 200 works from Black artists.  

TMZ: Blake Lively reached out to Taylor Swift before Baldoni lawsuit | ChicagoNOW
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TMZ reports that Blake Lively contacted Taylor Swift in a text exchange, checking in on their friendship shortly before Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. 

 ‘Eureka Day’ opens in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Cast member Aurora Adachi-Winter shares what audiences can expect from TimeLine Theatre’s latest play. 

AI gives Bears fans a new way to celebrate their playoff run
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AI is giving Chicago Bears fans a whole new way to celebrate as the team keeps winning. From putting themselves on the field to creating memes, images, and videos, fans are using AI to capture the true spirit of Chicago football. Jason Erkes, an AI coach and trainer and lifelong Bears fan, joins us to explain how fans can get creative with AI and join in on the fun during this playoff run.