Chicago high school faces outcry after axing Arabic program

A Chicago high school's decision to eliminate its Arabic language program due to low enrollment and budget constraints has sparked backlash from community members who argue the course is vital for inclusion and diversity.

Rihanna, A$AP Rocky visit West Loop Harold’s Chicken Shack | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago’s Harold Chicken Shack in the West Loop is getting attention from some major stars. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stopped by two weekends ago, while singer Summer Walker visited the restaurant this past weekend. 

Study finds unsafe bacteria levels at all Lake Michigan beaches | ChicagoLIVE
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Following early-season swim advisories along Lake Michigan, Environment Illinois says all the lake’s beaches experienced potentially unsafe bacteria levels at least once last year. 

Chicago-bound flight diverted due to unruly passenger

A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Chicago was diverted to Miami late Sunday after a passenger became disruptive during the trip, according to the airline and federal officials.

Steven Spielberg reflects on decades of collaboration with John Williams | ChicagoNOW
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From “Jaws” to “Jurassic Park” and beyond, Steven Spielberg looks back on 30 films with legendary composer John Williams and the collaboration that helped define generations of moviegoers. 

Naperville teen takeover leads to 9 arrests: 'No second chances'

Nine people were arrested and nearly three dozen citations were issued after large groups of mostly teens gathered in downtown Naperville on Monday evening.

White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24 with enhanced security measures

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, cut short on April 25 after authorities say a man stormed the Washington Hilton armed with guns and knives and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 24.

Hiker discovers body of missing New Mexico nuclear lab worker, police say

One of the bodies of the 11 mysteriously missing persons that had potential ties to U.S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology has been discovered by a hiker in a New Mexico national forest.

Fires put out at 5 homes in Harvey
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Five abandoned homes caught fire early Tuesday morning in Chicago's south suburbs, leaving some nearby residents without electricity.

Jeep crashes into suburban Chicago home

Four residents were displaced Monday evening after a vehicle crashed into an occupied home in unincorporated Cary.