Man killed, another injured after Metra train hits vehicle in Hainesville: officials

A man is dead and another person is injured after a Milwaukee District North Metra train struck a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Hainesville, according to the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District.

TikTok's 'The Love Doc' shares relationship advice on ChicagoNOW
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With over 15 years of experience in social psychology, Dr. Sarah Hensley specializes in attachment science and attraction. She joins ChicagoNOW to share relationship advice and announce her exciting new dating app.

Pritzker balks at $1.5B bill to save Chicago area transit system
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Illinois state lawmakers unveiled a massive $1.5 billion funding package for the Chicago area’s transit system. Proponents argue it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to transform public transportation in the region, but it will come at a cost.

$1.5B public transit bill unveiled by Illinois lawmakers
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Illinois lawmakers unveiled a massive new funding package for the Chicago area public transit systems CTA, Pace and Metra.

Jake talks to Colin Farrell about important failures
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Jake sits down with Colin Farrell ahead of 'Ballad of a Small Player' to discuss important failures that made him the actor he is today. Jake asks the ChicagoNOW hosts about important failures that made them who they are today.

Colin Farrell opens up about his gripping new Netflix drama ‘Ballad of a Small Player’
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Oscar nominee Colin Farrell talks about his powerful role as a gambling addict on the edge in Netflix’s Ballad of a Small Player, a tense new film from the director of Conclave.

Amazon cutting 14,000 jobs amid company's investment in AI

The job cuts at Amazon were announced Tuesday and account for 4% of the online retail company’s corporate workforce.

Chicago alderman questions CDOT over timing of multiple bridge closures across the river
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With four major Chicago River bridges shut down for repairs, Ald. Bill Conway joins to discuss commuter frustrations, CDOT’s budget hearing, and why all the projects are happening at once.

Metra Electric trains temporarily stopped due to vehicle stuck on tracks

Metra Electric train service was temporarily halted early Tuesday after a vehicle became stuck on the tracks, prompting delays during the morning commute.

How real is the nuclear threat in 'A House of Dynamite'?
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We talk with Daniel Holz from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists about the Netflix film “A House of Dynamite,” which depicts a nuclear missile launched toward Chicago. Holz explains why the movie feels terrifyingly realistic — and how it reflects the real-world threat of nuclear escalation today.

CPS refuses remote learning option amid immigration raids, sparking safety concerns
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As Chicago steps up immigration enforcement, teachers and parents question CPS’s decision not to offer remote learning, raising fears about student safety and attendance.

Chicago crime: Group beats up man on CTA train, police say

A man was beaten up by a group of offenders on a CTA train on Chicago’s South Side late Saturday night.

ICE sightings prompt soft lockdowns at Chicago schools
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Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.

Federal agents clash with two people in Lake View East, police say

Federal agents were involved in a physical altercation that prompted a police response Friday morning in Chicago’s Lake View East neighborhood, authorities said.

Tensions flare in Little Village
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Tensions flare once again today in Little Village and it was all caught on camera.

Former CPS investigator claims she was pushed out for exposing misconduct

A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.

CPS whistleblower files wrongful termination suit
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A former investigator says Chicago Public Schools pushed her out for doing her job, and now she’s suing the district, claiming retaliation.