Chicago weather: Gloomy skies hold temps in the 40s

A persistent inversion is keeping Chicago cloudy and cool through Friday, with brighter and warmer weather expected over the weekend.

Parkinson's patients learn Broadway choreography
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Dance and music can be therapeutic and healing. Broadway in Chicago is showing "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical" is playing in Chicago now.

Terrorism charge in CTA arson attack
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Earlier this week, a 26-year-old woman was lit on fire on a CTA train. The suspect is now facing a federal terrorism charge.

Busted on the block: Inside Chicago's prostitution crisis
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A Chicago neighborhood is being overrun by open-air prostitution from street corners to backyards, leaving residents exhausted, angry and demanding action. After years of complaints and countless 911 calls, an undercover sting exposes just how rampant the problem has become.

Illinois SNAP benefits restored after shutdown — holiday relief for struggling families
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Illinois SNAP recipients are finally receiving their full benefits again after a temporary halt caused by the government shutdown. While the state expects all 1.8 million recipients to be paid by tomorrow, many families are still struggling. To help, Christmas in the Wards surprised dozens of West Side families with $50 food vouchers and plans more giveaways this week.

Appeals court pauses order restricting use of force by immigration agents in Chicago-area crackdown

A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily halted an order restricting the use of force by federal immigration agents in the Chicago area, calling it “overbroad” and “too prescriptive.”

Court halts restrictions on use of force by feds
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A federal appeals court in Chicago is halting a use of force ruling related to "Operation Midway Blitz."

Judge orders release of hundreds in ICE custody across Chicago
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A federal judge has ordered ICE to release more than 400 people detained in Chicago, ruling the agency failed to justify why they were being held.

Local pastor testifies in House committee forum
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Cook County is expanding its legal services for residents who are facing deportation. Board President Toni Preckwinkle made the announcement this afternoon.

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.

Nonprofit raises bond money to help detained Chicago immigrants | ChicagoNOW
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The Midwest Immigration Fund helps detained immigrants secure bond and release while their cases move through the courts. Alejandra Oliva joins us to share more. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

More homebuyers are moving to Chicago’s far suburbs – here’s what’s driving the shift |  ChicagoNOW
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As home prices rise, buyers are heading to the outer suburbs. Realtor Matt Laricy breaks down the trend, the demographics driving it, and the suburbs gaining traction. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.