Vote to delay contract renewal for Chicago charter operators | The Chicago Report
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  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 cannabis businesses push for regulatory changes as legislative session winds down

Illinois cannabis dispensary owners are urging lawmakers to ease security and surveillance requirements, arguing the costly regulations are outdated and should be modernized as the state's legal cannabis industry matures.

Expert says AI requires safety audits | The Chicago Report
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  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. 

Vote to delay contract renewal for Chicago charter operators | The Chicago Report
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 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.

Debate grows over Pritzker’s proposed BUILD housing plan

Illinois lawmakers are debating Gov. JB Pritzker’s BUILD housing plan, with supporters saying it would ease the state's housing shortage and critics warning it could reduce local zoning control and accelerate gentrification.

Proposed BUILD Plan sparks debate in Chicago neighborhoods
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 As the spring session enters its final days, debate is heating up over the governor's proposed BUILD Plan.  But in Chicago, some neighborhood organizations and officials are questioning the potential impact.  Kasey Chronis is live in Avondale with what we know. 

Man exposes himself to child at Buckingham Fountain in Chicago
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 A mother says a man exposed himself to her 2-year-old son in the middle of Buckingham fountain with plenty of people around.  Tia Ewing has the story.

Weed industry watches end to Illinois legislative session
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Some Illinois cannabis business owners are wondering what comes next. They're asking lawmakers to relax a security requirement they say is costly and outdated.

How J.P. Graziano's turned hard work into a Chicago institution
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You can feel the energy the second you walk in. J.P. Graziano's in the West Loop started with nothing but hustle in 1905. The family turned pennies into an empire. FOX Chicago Photojournalist Stephfon Ward takes us inside to see what Chicago looks like from their side of the counter.

Iran War negotiations heat up
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Here’s the latest on the War in Iran. President Trump brought his national security team into the situation room to talk about a possible deal.

As session nears, all eyes on megaprojects bill and Bears' future
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It's the last weekend for the Illinois legislative session and attention is on the megaprojects bill. It's legislation directly tied to the Chicago Bears and a potential move to Arlington Heights.

2 adults dead after crash in Kane County
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Two people are dead after a devastating head-on crash in unincorporated Kane County Thursday evening. Investigators are now trying to piece together what caused the deadly collision.  Leslie Moreno talked to a witness who says those moments after the crash will stick with him.

Teen takeover chaos, Bears debate and UFO bombshell | Week in Review
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This week on "Week in Review," we cover a driver plowing into officers during a Memorial Day teen takeover, a guilty verdict in a 2003 Aurora cold case, a homeowner scaring off suspected burglars and an Indiana police chief accused of pawning a gun tied to a criminal case. We also break down the Bears stadium debate, the Obama Center, cheap Indiana gas prices, a Chicago River comeback story and explosive UFO claims involving alleged alien species.

Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump

A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.

Chicago Fire to the World Cup: Chris Brady's journey to 2026 FIFA World Cup | ChicagoLIVE
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Chicago Fire's star homegrown goalkeeper, Chris Brady, is officially headed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Joining FOX Chicago's ChicagoLIVE via Zoom, Chicago Fire Head Coach and Director of Football Gregg Berhalter discusses this massive milestone for Brady and the club.

Will the Moon actually turn blue? Adler Planetarium expert explains! | ChicagoLIVE
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Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, joins FOX Chicago's ChicagoLIVE via Zoom to discuss the upcoming Blue Moon. In this segment, Nichols breaks down the science behind the celestial phenomenon, explaining what a Blue Moon actually is (and whether it really turns blue!), how rare the event is, and what skywatchers can expect to see. She also shares expert tips on the best times and locations for Chicago residents to observe the moon, even with city light pollution.

Loyola student murder suspect found with shank in Cook County Jail: officials

The man facing charges in the murder of a Loyola University student was caught with a weapon while in jail, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.