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You might have heard of so-called "Trump accounts" which are investment accounts for children. Are they a good idea for your kids? We asked an expert.

A tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others injured on Interstate 294 in north suburban Des Plaines early Saturday morning.

 As state lawmakers work in the final days of session. There's a growing debate in several Chicago neighborhoods about governor JB Pritzker's BUILD plan.  It aims to increase housing inventory --- but it could also limit local control.  Kasey Chronis has the latest from Avondale. 

 A scary incident for staff at an ice cream shop out in the suburbs.  It ended with the staff getting ice cream all over them thrown by a customer!

 The clock is ticking at the state capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers have the rest of tonight and then Saturday and Sunday.  And there are some big things on the line could affect hemp and marijuana businesses.  Lauren Scafidi spoke to Sway Dispensary in Lakeview about what they’re hoping for – and why they’re long overdue. 

After tonight, there's only two days left in the Illinois legislative session. And all eyes are on the megaprojects bill.

Some in Humboldt Park want a Chicago police officer prosecuted after a fatal shooting one year ago.

 A serious crash kills two people in Kane County.  We're learning the identity of one of the victims.

  Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI.  Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits.  Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk.  Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us. 

  Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI.  Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits.  Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk.  Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us. 

  Illinois is joining California and New York in creating its own state regulatory framework for AI.  Lawmakers just passed a landmark accountability bill targeting the most powerful Frontier models requiring tech developers to face third-party safety audits.  Just a few days ago, the pope said AI needs to be reined in. Now that bill is headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk.  Joining us to break down the new oversight is Hinsdale native Zamaan Guereshi, co-founder of the youth tech policy coalition Design It For Us. 

 An inner board battle surrounding the future of Chicago charter schools. Last night, the Chicago Board of Education voted to delay contract renewals for six of the city's charter school operators, which means, the future of 16 campuses that serve over 8,000 now remains uncertain.  The move reveals a continued split within the board over charter school oversight and policy, especially between CTU aligned and non-CTU aligned members.  This comes as Chicago prepares to shift to a fully elected school board with the upcoming November election.  Here to discuss these updates is Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin.