Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.

Avi Loeb makes a cameo in new in sci-fi  movie | ChicagoLIVE
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Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb traded the lecture hall for a movie set this week, appearing alongside actor Brandon Routh in a film centered on extraterrestrial life. 

Suburban Chicago man accused in DUI crash that killed woman denied release: prosecutors

A suburban Chicago man accused of driving while intoxicated and causing a crash that killed a 35-year-old woman and seriously injured another person will remain in custody pending his next court date, prosecutors said.

Chicago mayor to meet Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit

Another Illinois leader is heading to the Vatican. Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to meet Chicago-native Pope Leo XIV later this month.

Trump to meet with Xi in China as Iran tensions shadow economic talks
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President Donald Trump begins high-stakes meetings with Xi Jinping focused on trade, technology and Taiwan, while the ongoing conflict involving Iran adds new pressure to the discussions.

CPS faces difficult budget decisions as staffing cuts loom
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Chicago Public Schools officials and board members are weighing next steps as ongoing budget deficits threaten staff positions and add pressure to the district’s financial challenges.

U.S. airmen conduct water rescue of 11 people stranded in Florida plane crash

The 920th Rescue Wing with Air Force Reserve Command was alerted to a plane crash including several victims on Tuesday afternoon, about 80 miles from Melbourne. The crew located all the 11 crash victims were on a single raft and worked to extract them to safety.

Former Indiana caretaker found guilty in beating of disabled resident caught on video

A former Hammond caretaker has been found guilty after prosecutors say he assaulted a disabled resident inside a group home, with the attack captured on surveillance video.

FOX Chicago joins Food Depository to help feed kids this summer
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Our FOX Chicago team is stepping up to make a difference. As part of FOX 32 Cares, we partnered with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to pack boxes and help provide meals for kids across Chicago. The goal is to raise $15,000, which will provide 45,000 meals for children during summer break.