2 police officers hurt in crash on Chicago's Southwest Side
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Two Chicago police officers were among four people injured in a multi-car crash Thursday morning in the Gage Park neighborhood.

Inside Chicago's prostitution crackdown | ChicagoLIVE
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Tia Ewing offers an early look at her in-depth investigation into Chicago's visible prostitution problem, including recent sting operations and what city officials say is being done to address it. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year

The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.

Chicago budget battle intensifies as alders clash over corporate head tax, path forward
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Ald. William Hall breaks down the stakes of Chicago’s 2026 budget fight, why the corporate head tax remains a flashpoint, and what it will take for the city council to reach a deal before the December deadline.

Trio sought after teen robbed on CTA platform, police say

Chicago police are looking for three people accused of robbing a 16-year-old on a CTA platform last month.

Illinois rolls out digital IDs for airport security, alcohol purchases
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Illinois' secretary of state explains how residents can now use a secure digital driver’s license on their phones, why it doesn’t fully replace the physical card, and what this means for privacy and everyday convenience.

Illinois launches Apple Wallet digital IDs
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Illinois residents will be able to add their driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet starting tomorrow.

Man grazed by Chicago police gunfire during South Side foot chase
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Chicago PD says an armed man was grazed by police gunfire after running from officers on the South Side. COPA is investigating.

Person set on fire in Chicago, person of interest in custody
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A person of interest is in custody after a 26-year-old woman was critically injured Monday night when she was set on fire during an argument on a CTA train in the Loop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Video shows Chicago mother, young son brutally attacked while walking home

A mother and her 9-year-old son were seriously injured during an attack by a group of children that was captured in a viral video Monday afternoon in Chicago.

Woman set on fire during CTA train argument in the Loop, person of interest in custody

A person of interest is in custody after a 26-year-old woman was critically injured Monday night when she was set on fire during an argument on a CTA train in the Loop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Mayor’s head tax plan collapses, property tax hikes soar & deportation raids spark backlash | The Chicago Report
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Coming up on "The Chicago Report:" the mayor’s controversial head tax proposal crashes and burns, with the City Council finance committee voting 25–10 against it — along with more than 20 other tax and fee hikes. We’ll also break down the property tax sticker shock hitting South and West Side homeowners, and hear why a group of retired journalists are speaking out against the deportation raids that have rocked Chicago since September.

3 sought after teen robbed at gunpoint on CTA train, police say

Chicago police are asking for help identifying three people accused of robbing a teen at gunpoint on a CTA train last month.

Chicago mayor's budget rejected over controversial corporate head tax
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Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.

Hair by Chrissy $4,000 haircut drama reaction | ChicagoNOW
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After a smaller influencer posted a review of her $4,000 experience with Hair by Chrissy, Chrissy responded back making fun of the influencer and began selling merch. ChicagoNOW hosts Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody weigh in with their thoughts on the situation.

Why a City Council committee rejected Brandon Johnson's first budget proposal
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.7 billion budget plan was voted down by the City Council's Finance Committee, raising questions about alternative revenue sources and the city's approach to persistent crime issues.