Chicago talent agent pens "The Agent’s Playbook”
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Chicago talent agent, Michelle Hayes, joins ChicagoNOW in studio to share tips and tricks on how to break into acting and master the industry.

‘A Beautiful Noise: the Neil Diamond Musical’ back in Chicago November 19-30
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'A Beautiful Noise: the Neil Diamond Musical returns to the Cadillac Palace Theatre November 19-30. Robert Westenberg, who plays Neil Diamond, joins ChicagoNOW.

Three Illinois cemeteries rank among nation's scariest, survey finds

A new survey by Choice Mutual lists Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Bachelor’s Grove in Midlothian and Springdale Cemetery in Peoria as the top three most frightening graveyards in Illinois.

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.

Singles paying $200 to hold each other in dark rooms
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This Los Angeles matchmaking event is called “the feels” - the singles mixer employs various touch-based techniques aimed at getting participants to learn more about themselves, chip away at their defenses and, maybe just maybe, fall in love along the way. It's making its way to Chicago on November 24th.

Are millennials raising "velcro kids"?
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You may have heard of helicopter parents, lawnmower parents, gentle parents- there’s a new term - “velcro parents” - and it’s gaining traction on social media - the label being given to millennial parents. Dana Hirt, certified parent coach, breaks down this parenting style.

Local sleep medicine physician shares tips for daylight saving
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In just a few days, millions of Americans will gain an hour of sleep as daylight saving time ends. On Sunday, Nov. 2, clocks around the U.S. will "fall back" an hour at 2 a.m. To discuss how it impacts our sleep cycle and how to prepare for it is doctor Lindsay McCullough, a sleep medicine physician at Rush.

Way Back Inn: young adult recovery home program
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Way Back Inn is a nonprofit that works to help individuals, families, and communities recover from gambling and substance use disorders. Anita Pindiur, Executive Director of Way Back Inn joins in studio to talk about this program and their November 1 tree planting ceremony.

Food pantries prepare for end of SNAP benefits on November 1 | ChicagoNOW
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It’s been 28 days since the federal government shutdown began. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would not have enough money to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - known as SNAP in November if no resolution is made before the end of the month. Camerin Mattson from the Greater Food Depository joins to explain the impact on Chicagoland residents.

How to keep your pets safe this Halloween
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Emily Winson DVM from West Loop Veterinary Care breaks down what you need to know to keep your pets safe this Halloween.

Expert analysis: Border Patrol chief ordered to report to judge daily on Chicago operations
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A federal judge in Chicago has ordered Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino to provide daily immigration enforcement updates and ensure all agents wear body cameras—raising new questions about accountability and separation of powers.

Chicago crime: Police seek hit-and-run driver who seriously hurt bicyclist

Police are seeking the driver of a car that hit and seriously injured a bicyclist Tuesday afternoon on Chicago’s Near West Side, police said.

Woman, 65, attacked while taking out trash in West Rogers Park

A 65-year-old woman was stabbed early Wednesday while taking out her garbage behind her home in West Rogers Park.