Measles exposure reported at O’Hare: What travelers need to know
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A confirmed measles case at O’Hare Airport prompts a health warning, with a Rush Medical expert explaining symptoms, risks, and why the virus spreads so easily.

Watch live: NASA Artemis II launch time, astronauts, mission updates

Artemis II is scheduled to launch from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.

Trump attends Supreme Court as justices hear birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court cast doubt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a high‑stakes case highlighted by the president’s appearance in the courtroom.

Tacos & Tequila Festival 2026: Lineup, tickets, what to know

A popular throwback music and food festival is making its way to Chicago for the fourth year in a row. Here's what we know.

Chicago to invest $300M in affordable housing
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Chicago officials announced a more than $300 million investment in affordable housing developments that will create or maintain more than 1,200 units across the city.

America gets excited about space again
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The space shuttle was an icon of the 1980s, promising a new era of space travel. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look at media coverage of its successes and its competition behind the Iron Curtain.

Mangione trial pushed to October as judge delays proceedings

The decision follows a request from Mangione’s defense team to postpone the trial, which had previously been scheduled to begin Sept. 8.

Chicago to invest $300M in affordable housing, adding more than 1,200 units

Chicago officials announced a more than $300 million investment in affordable housing developments that will create or maintain more than 1,200 units across the city.

Iran war latest: Iran denies Trump's claim of ceasefire as he says offensive could end in two to three weeks

President Donald Trump claims Iran's new president requested a ceasefire, a statement Iran calls "false and baseless" as he says U.S. offensive could conclude within two to three weeks.

Anticipation builds ahead of Artemis II launch
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A preview of NASA’s Artemis II mission breaks down the goals, crew and historic significance of the first crewed journey toward the moon in more than 50 years.

New doula partnership at UChicago Medicine aims to improve birth outcomes
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A first-of-its-kind program brings round-the-clock doula care to UChicago Medicine, highlighting how collaborative support can benefit mothers and newborns.

Quadruple amputee cornhole player held without bond in fatal shooting following extradition

A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player accused of killing a friend in Maryland was ordered held without bond after a court appearance Wednesday morning, following his extradition from Virginia.

Chicago man faces attempted murder, robbery charges in January shooting

A Chicago man has been charged with shooting a man and robbing two other people at gunpoint earlier this year on the city's West Side.

The recycled space shuttle parts that will power Artemis II towards the moon

The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.

Tax deadline warning: How to avoid scams before April 15
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As Tax Day approaches, the Better Business Bureau shares key tips to spot and avoid IRS scams targeting last-minute filers.