Deadly counterfeit Xanax linked to overdoses in Cook County: DEA
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Federal officials say fake pills made with a dangerous synthetic drug are driving dozens of overdoses, urging the public to recognize risks and avoid counterfeit medications.

Airport security lines surge nationwide as staffing shortages disrupt travel
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Ongoing TSA staffing shortages tied to the prolonged DHS shutdown are causing hours-long airport security delays, checkpoint closures, and travel disruptions as spring break demand rises.

Pentagon seeks $200B as U.S. strikes on Iran intensify
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U.S. forces are ramping up attacks on Iranian targets while the Pentagon asks Congress for billions more to sustain operations amid ongoing conflict and rising casualties.

 ‘Bob’s Burgers’ voice Dan Mintz brings comedy to The Den | ChicagoNOW
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Dan Mintz, known for voicing Tina Blecher on Bob’s Burgers, will perform at The Den Theatre in Chicago tomorrow. Mintz joined ChicagoNOW to preview the show. 

Second man charged in connection with Chicago-area homicide

An 18-year-old Round Lake Beach man is facing weapons charges in connection with a fatal shooting last October in Ingleside that left a19-year-old man dead.

TMZ: Zendaya's 'The Drama' surprises viewers with darker storyline | ChicagoNOW
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Audiences expecting a romantic comedy from The Drama may be in for a twist. The film, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is said to shift into darker territory. 

Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition in April to answer questions regarding the Justice Department’s sex trafficking probe of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of files connected to the case.

Police vs. FBI face off in annual charity hockey game in Bensenville
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Local leaders preview the Honor Flight Chicago Law Enforcement Hockey Classic, where Chicago police and FBI agents hit the ice to raise money for veterans and bring the community together.

Adult-onset allergies catch many by surprise as seasons change
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Dr. Rene Roberts from Oak Street Health explains why some adults suddenly develop allergies later in life, how to spot the symptoms and what steps to take for treatment.

Thousands of US troops could be deployed for Iran war, Reuters reports

The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.

BP locks out union workers at Whiting refinery amid contract dispute

Union workers at the BP Whiting Refinery hit the picket line Thursday after being locked out by the company amid a contract dispute.