Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.

Barstool?s Frank the Tank steps out for Lionsgate?s The Long Walk Stunt | ChicagoNOW
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From the sidewalks of New Jersey to the heart of Hollywood ? Barstool?s Frank ?The Tank? Fleming has inspired millions with his ?Frank Walks? journey after shedding more than 220 pounds. Frank teamed up with Lionsgate to celebrate the release of The Long Walk with a one-of-a-kind stunt down Sunset Blvd.

Are ghosts real? What we know (and don't) | ChicagoNOW
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For centuries, people across every culture have reported ghostly encounters ? from unexplained voices to eerie apparitions. But are these experiences evidence of spirits, or is there a scientific explanation? Christine Simmonds-Moore, Ph.D., a professor of psychology specializing in parapsychological research, says the truth is more complex.

Mom gives birth in McDonald's parking lot, and people are lovin' the baby's nickname
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Alyce and Kevin Rotunda of Michigan welcomed their fourth child, Matilda (?Tilly?), in the early hours of Aug. 11 ? but not in a hospital. When contractions came fast during their 45-minute drive to Kalamazoo, the couple stopped at a closed McDonald?s in Schoolcraft, where Kevin delivered the baby in the parking lot.

Facebook class-action settlement: Here's how much you could get

Facebook may owe you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how much money you could receive.

TikTok food influencer gives big boost to small Chicago restaurants
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There are food influencers and then there is Keith Lee. It all started just a few years ago. Lee would go into small business restaurants, carry out the food, and do ratings in his car.

Obscene trend makes its way to NFL during Browns-Bengals game

An obscene trend that first took the WNBA by storm during its regular season made its debut during an NFL game on Sunday between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals.

Lou Malnati?s kicks off epic 'Cheese Pull Challenge' | Here's how you can win pizza for a year
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Chicago favorite Lou Malnati?s is teaming up with Proudly Wisconsin Cheese to mark National Cheese Pizza Day in the most delicious way possible ? by launching a social media Cheese Pull Challenge that invites fans to show off their gooiest, stretchiest slices for bragging rights and big flavor.

Gov. Pritzker responds to viral question: Is there a man inside the Bean?
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Governor J.B. Pritzker is weighing in after a viral question had the internet wondering if there?s a man inside Chicago?s famous Bean sculpture.

40-year-old man gets stuck in elementary school slide ? Firefighters cut him free in bizarre rescue
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A 40-year-old man in Vernon had to be rescued after getting wedged headfirst inside a tube slide at a local elementary school, forcing firefighters to literally cut the playground equipment apart to set him free.

Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.

Are you being quiet fired? Local expert weighs in
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You?ve probably heard of ?quiet quitting? ? but what about ?quiet firing?? It?s when a company pushes someone out without ever officially firing them ? things like being passed up for projects, left out of meetings, or given zero feedback. It?s subtle, but it can leave people feeling powerless, confused, and stuck.

Breast milk-flavored ice cream available nationwide | Would you try it?
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Frida, a parenting brand, has teamed up with New York?s small-batch ice cream company OddFellows to launch a limited-edition ?Breast Milk Ice Cream? now available nationwide.

Dr. Laura Berman warns: Social media is ruining our intimacy
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Sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman talks hookup apps, AI, and how couples can reclaim passion?plus, her new book Sex Magic offers a blueprint for next-level intimacy.

Here's why your meetings suck
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We're breaking down why your meetings could just be an email.

?Black Cat Boyfriend Summer?: Expert explains the viral trend and what it says about relationships
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It?s not just Hot Girl Summer anymore ? this season belongs to the ?Black Cat Boyfriend.? The viral TikTok trend describes a certain mysterious, independent type of partner, and it?s sparking plenty of conversation about modern relationships. Psychotherapist and author Amy Morin joins us to break down what?s behind the buzz, why it resonates, and what it reveals about the way we connect.

Local parenting expert talks 'F--- around and find out'
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You?ve probably heard the phrase ?FAFO? and maybe you?ve even seen it making the rounds on parenting TikTok. But in this case, we?re not talking about internet drama, we?re talking about a parenting style that?s all about letting kids learn through experience. It?s called FAFO parenting, short for ?F? AROUND and Find Out,? and it?s sparking a big conversation about how much parents should step in versus step back. Is this just another fleeting social media trend, or is there real developmental science behind it? We?ve got PCI Certified Parent Coach Dana Hirt to break down what FAFO parenting really means, how it stacks up against traditional approaches, and when it might actually be the smartest move you can make as a parent.