Illinois ranks 8th most sinful state, report finds | ChicagoNOW
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A new report from WalletHub ranks Illinois as the eighth most sinful state in the country, based on metrics including anger, jealousy, greed and laziness. 

Here's where things stand after the US, Israeli strikes on Iran

After the U.S. and Israel targeted Iran in attacks during the weekend, there are concerns of a broader regional war after Iranian strikes hit Israel and U.S. military bases in the region and Gulf nations.

Data centers spark debate across Chicagoland
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Data centers are popping up across Chicagoland, and so is pushback. Here's what neighbors are saying.

West Side housing advocate works to turn vacant lots into homeownership opportunities
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Jasmine Hagan joins us to discuss Chicago’s affordable housing crisis, her focus on “missing middle” housing, and efforts to revitalize neighborhoods like North Lawndale, West Garfield Park and Austin through new home construction.

Oil, gas prices surge as Middle East war disrupts supplies and sparks fears
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With Brent crude and U.S. oil jumping sharply after strikes and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, energy expert Phil Flynn explains how these Middle East tensions — including halted Qatari LNG production and potential shipping bottlenecks — could drive higher U.S. gas and everyday prices even if we don’t buy oil directly from Iran.

Middle East tensions escalate as fear of wider war grows, expert weighs in
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As canceled flights, deadly protests, and shipping suspensions mount, political science professor William Muck joins us to analyze War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claims about Operation Epic Fury, its contrast to Iraq and Afghanistan, nuclear deterrence goals, and the broader risks of escalation.

Signs of relief for homebuyers as affordability shows early improvement
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Daryl Fairweather of Redfin breaks down new data showing early affordability gains, what’s still challenging buyers in Chicago, and how to navigate the spring housing market.

Property dispute escalated into stabbing in Cook County

A Berwyn man has been charged with aggravated battery after a property dispute escalated into a stabbing last month in Summit.

Two men shot while driving in Chicago, police say

Chicago police say gunfire from another vehicle left two men injured late Sunday on the Northwest Side.

Driver charged with DUI after striking IDOT truck on I-57

A driver was charged with driving under the influence after sideswiping an Illinois Department of Transportation truck early Monday on Interstate 57 in south suburban Cook County.

Chicago weather: Sunshine today before a rainy, stormy stretch

After a sunny and milder Monday, Chicago faces several days of scattered rain and possible thunderstorms as temperatures steadily warm into the weekend.

Boy, 15, shot on Chicago's South Side

A 15-year-old boy was shot and hospitalized Sunday night in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.