Livonia prom revenge murder story is fake news, police say

A TikTok claiming that a man named Douglass Barnes murdered a girl named Samantha McCaffery at a prom at Livonia High School in Michigan is fake AI-generated news.

'Why?!' COPA releases video of off-duty Chicago cop shooting dog in head

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating after an off-duty Chicago police officer shot a dog while walking her own on the city's South Side last month.

Chicago police host pop-up block party aiming to bridge the gap
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It was an event meant to bridge the gap in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. Music blasted through the streets as an ice cream truck pulled up, accompanied by the police department?a pairing that people didn?t expect. The pop-up event was designed to bring the community, City Hall, and police together, fostering better relationships and understanding among them.

Naperville girl competes in national 'Doodle for Google' contest

A talented 10-year-old from Naperville could soon have her art featured on Google's homepage for hundreds of millions to see.

Chicago Public Schools previews equity-focused budget for next year

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is offering a preview of next year’s budget, highlighting a major shift in how school dollars will be allocated.

Reva Savalia competes in 'Doodle for Google' contest
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A talented 10-year-old from Naperville could soon have her art featured on Google's homepage for hundreds of millions to see.

CPS budget: New school funding model to emphasize student needs, equity
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Chicago Public Schools is giving a first look at funding plans for the upcoming year after teachers headed to Springfield earlier this month to lobby for more funding. Fox 32's Dane Placko takes a look at the newly unveiled plans.

Chicago's busiest bus route to receive upgrades for faster commutes

Construction is set to begin this week on new dedicated bus-only lanes along one of Chicago's most popular travel routes, transportation officials announced on Tuesday.

Police-involved shooting on Chicago's West Side leaves man dead
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A man is dead and another is in critical condition after police fired shots at the two during a violent attack. Officers came across a stabbing in progress and shot at the offender, also striking the victim in the process. The offender was killed and the other man was listed in critical condition.

Jet engine at O'Hare catches fire moments before takeoff
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A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted its takeoff at O?Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.

What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more

One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.

Illinois Senate passes $53 billion state budget

This year's state budget allocates $400 million more than last year's, with $187 million earmarked to help Chicago and Cook County with sheltering and caring for migrants.

7 killed so far in Memorial Day weekend violence in Chicago
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Chicago has experienced a particularly violent Memorial Day weekend, with seven people shot and killed so far, including a 5-year-old girl.

Engine fire forces United flight to abort takeoff at O’Hare

A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted takeoff at O’Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.

United flight aborts takeoff at O’Hare Airport
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A United Airlines jet bound for Seattle aborted its takeoff at O’Hare International Airport on Monday after one of its engines caught fire.