The mysterious Manhattan-sized comet 3I/ATLAS | ChicagoNOW
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New updates on the comet 3I/ATLAS. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been closely tracking this object and exploring the possibility that it could even be alien technology.

Spies, lies, and cybercrime
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Eric O’Neill is a former FBI counterintelligence operative, famously helped capture Robert Hanssen, the most damaging spy in U.S. history. Now he’s turning his decades of insider expertise to one of today’s biggest threats that affects us all - cybercrime.

Highland Park’s 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos week
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Downtown Highland Park is hosting it’s 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Week, now through November 2, 2025. Diana Gran joins to run through the activities available.

Annual Dyslexia Conference recognizes local leaders
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Everyone Reading Illinois (ERI) will host its Annual Dyslexia Conference on October 29–30, 2025, at NIU Naperville. Shira Raviv Schwartz, Educational Advocate and President Elect of Everyone Reading Illinois, joins with dyslexic Deerfield High School senior Will Lambert to explain the importance of teachers having tools to properly teach dyslexic students.

Amber alert for pets
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According to FidoAlert, 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime. Halloween is especially risky, as it’s the second most common holiday for pets to go missing. FidoAlert provides pet owners a way to be reunited with their furry family members.

Pilsen's 'Carrera de los Muertos' 5K celebrates culture, community amid immigration fears
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With 8,000 runners set to take part, founder Carlos Jaramillo shares how the beloved Day of the Dead race uplifts local businesses and supports CPS girls through the Girls MPowered program.

Border Patrol chief to face judge over use of tear gas on Chicago protests

The U.S. Border Patrol's top official is set to face a federal judge in Chicago on Tuesday after tear gas was again used over the weekend.

Border Patrol chief due in Chicago court for use of tear gas amid federal immigration enforcement
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Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino is due in federal court in Chicago Tuesday due to the repeated use of tear gas, which a judge said was only allowed if an agent is in imminent danger.

Chicago police investigating back-to-back ATM thefts

A pair of overnight burglaries hit the North and Northwest sides less than an hour apart — both involving stolen ATMs and black SUVs.

Chicago weather: Calm, cool and sunny week ahead

While Chicago stays mild, eyes are on Hurricane Melissa — now a Category 5 storm near Jamaica.

Jesús Bueno scores winner in PK shootout as Union hold off Fire in first-round opener of MLS Cup

Jesús Bueno scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout after Philadelphia blew a two-goal lead late and the top-seeded Union beat the Chicago Fire on Sunday in a best-of-three first-round opener of the MLS Cup playoffs.

Two men wounded in Grand Crossing shooting: police

Two men were injured in a shooting in the Grand Crossing neighborhood on Sunday, according to police.