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Tia Ewing tackles some of the biggest issues of the day, including the DNC possibly returning to Chicago, whether AI is impacting the value of a college degree, and a bill that would require Illinois students convicted of sexual assault to be expelled.

Does traditional college still make sense in the age of AI? An expert and consultant tackles the issue.

Schools in Illinois could be required to kick out students found guilty of sexual assault if a bill passes the state legislature.

As passengers from the ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak return to the U.S., we ask a doctor to break down what we know about the public health concern.

President Trump said he wants to suspend the nation's gas tax to provide relief for drivers amid surging oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Local officials are trying to convince Democratic officials to again pick Chicago to host the DNC in 2028. 

Jim's Original, a longtime Chicago staple, is moving from University Village to a new location this fall.

A NASA engineer received an innovative double-lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine in the Chicago area.

Nearly 10,000 miles from his home in Australia, 23-year-old social media creator Sam Weidenhofer arrived in Chicago Heights with one goal: help save a struggling veteran’s home.

A family is mourning the loss of a young mother after a deadly shooting during what should have been a routine school pickup last week.

One American has tested positive for hantavirus and another is showing mild symptoms as the group of 18 passengers from the outbreak-stricken ship arrived back in the United States.

Business owners in Blue Island and Chicago’s South Loop are dealing with another round of overnight smash-and-grab break-ins. Police say thieves targeted a gaming café and a dispensary, as concerns grow over repeat crimes and their impact on small businesses.

A Cook County judge is considering whether a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate alleged misconduct in "Operation Midway Blitz."

Two street takeovers, days apart, in different parts of Chicago. Here's what police are saying and what videos posted to social media are showing.

A Michigan City High School student was killed and two others were seriously hurt in a shooting at an after-prom party in Northwest Indiana. Investigators are still searching for the shooter as the community mourns and a reward is offered for information.