Chicago's ICE playbook spreads  | The Chicago Report
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A new Politico article says Chicago is setting the tone, when it comes to pushing back against President Trump's immigration agenda.  Reporter Shia Kapos says Chicago's ICE playbook is becoming a model for other democratic cities like LA and Seattle.  She's here now to talk about her reporting process-- and what she learned along the way. 

Bill to allow prisoners to vote by mail in ballot | The Chicago Report
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Right now--- there's a bill making its way through Springfield, which would give all people in prison the right to vote.  If you're in jail in Illinois, you can vote.  But you can't if you're in prison for a felony, you lose that right. Sen. Collins is here with more.

Trump: Iran War could end in '2 to 3 weeks'
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So we're about an hour and a half out the president's public address to the country where we are expecting him to update us on Operation Epic Fury--- which is started more than a month ago.  But by the time you all are watching this, that speech will be over.  He may say the war is winding down. Here with more insight is Mateo Farzaneh, professor from Northeastern Illinois University, who specializes in history---political science-- the Middle East and Iran.

Insurance company sued for $2B over failure to settle wrongful death case

A federal lawsuit filed this week accuses Travelers Property Casualty Company of America of not settling a wrongful death case earlier, a decision now being challenged after a $241 million jury verdict in southern Illinois.

Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission

Artemis II lifted off 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.

NASA launches Artemis II to the moon
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NASA launches Artemis II rocket to the moon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. (Credit: NASA) 

Teen killed in fatal hit-and-run
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An 18-year-old girl is dead after a hit and run in Dolton earlier this week.  Leslie Moreno joins us live there. 

Adler Planetarium holds Artemis II launch party
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This is a live look at the Kennedy Space Center where the Artemis II mission is getting ready for take off.  This will be humanity's first lunar trip in more than half a century.   The crew of astronauts, three Americans and one Canadian, are set to fly around the moon without stopping or even orbiting-- before heading straight back for a Pacific splashdown.

Possible measles exposure at O'Hare Airport
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Here’s something that deserves your attention-- Cook County health officials are tracing a measles case around Chicago. The infected person was in the airport last week.  Joanie Lum is live at O'Hare.

$2B lawsuit filed against insurer over delayed settlement
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A widow is suing Travelers for $2 billion, claiming the company failed to settle a 2016 wrongful death case earlier—leading to a $241 million jury award and years of costly delays now under review in federal court.

Several cases dismissed in connection
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Attorneys representing several people arrested while protesting at the ICE facility in Broadview say their cases have been dismissed. 

Artemis II launch marks NASA’s first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years
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Astronauts strapped into NASA’s Artemis II mission are set to launch from Kennedy Space Center on a historic journey that will orbit the Moon and test critical systems ahead of future lunar landings and eventual missions to Mars.

West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park plans to reopen amid debt
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Conversation is picking up about West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, which accepted millions in state funds and hasn’t paid them back.  Lauren Scafidi is tracking what’s next, with leaders promising a plan to reopen.

Birthright citizenship before Supreme Court
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Today, the Supreme Court takes up the question of birthright citizenship.  Right out of the gate, President Trump signed an executive order at the start of his term.  He pushed to end automatic citizenship for almost anyone born in the U.S.

Trump commends US military for 'swift, decisive, overwhelming victories'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message to the American people accusing the U.S. of being manipulated by Israel, saying Iran will endure any aggression by the U.S. and that “confrontation and engagement between Iran and the U.S. are accessible."

Charlie Kirk case: Why ballistics evidence may be unclear | ChicagoLIVE
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The defense for a man accused in the killing of Charlie Kirk is seeking to delay hearings, citing evidence review and questions about ballistics. We’re breaking down what an inconclusive match could mean for the case.