Man found dead after South Side house fire
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A 65-year-old man was found dead after a house fire early Thursday on Chicago's South Side.

Mayor's vetoes subminimum wage freeze, social media lawsuit | The Chicago Report
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed the subminimum wage freeze. And, social media platforms are being sued over addiction. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

David Byrne's 'Theater of the Mind' debuts at Goodman Theatre | The Chicago Report
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A new theatrical production opens Wednesday night in Chicago. It's part theater, part haunted house, part science experiment and is the brainchild of David Byrne. 

Chicago weather: Severe thunderstorms could impact the Cubs home opener on Thursday

Warm, springlike weather Wednesday will give way to a threat of severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening—including large hail and damaging winds—before sharply colder air arrives by Friday.

City Council meeting shifts focus to Loyola student’s murder | The Chicago Report
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Today's City Council meeting with the Committee on Immigration and Refugee Rights took a different turn when some speakers shifted the focus to the murder of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman. 

Another high-level Chicago city official out amid major shakeup

Chicago is without a Commissioner of Human Rights. Nancy Andrade, who has held the post since 2021, resigned suddenly Tuesday night.

‘Flying’ Joro spiders spreading across U.S. | ChicagoLIVE
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 Experts say Joro spiders are spreading across the U.S., reaching multiple states along the East Coast, but pose little threat to humans. 

Chicago seeks artists for new DuSable statue | ChicagoLIVE
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The Chicago Park District is inviting artists to submit proposals for a statue honoring Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, set to be installed at the future DuSable Park along the lakeshore.   

2 shot near University of Chicago within one hour, 1 dead, police say

Two shootings near the University of Chicago on Wednesday left one man dead, another critically hurt and multiple suspects at large.

Former UFC fighter Alberto Crane shares battle with MS | ChicagoNOW
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Alberto Crane reflects on his UFC career, his multiple sclerosis diagnosis and how he’s staying strong while raising awareness for MS.

Could microbes like those in ‘Project Hail Mary’ exist in real life? | ChicagoNOW
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Scientists say the idea behind “Project Hail Mary” may not be as far-fetched as it seems. An expert breaks down what real research shows about extreme microbes and their ability to reshape environments. 

Why penguin nesting season at Shedd Aquarium is worth a visit | ChicagoNOW
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Visitors to Shedd Aquarium can catch penguin nesting season in action, along with hands-on activities and other animal encounters this spring break.