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Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Thursday the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, a new state body tasked with investigating and documenting alleged civil rights abuses tied to federal immigration enforcement operations.

Zombie jobs are open positions that linger unfilled for long durations. More common than “ghost jobs” – when companies post jobs they say they're hiring for but really are not – and still ill-advised. Michelle Reisdorf District Director at Robert Half in Chicago tells more.

LetMeFail encourages kids to fail and use failure as their superpower. Founder of the program, Lowey Sichol and Wilmette librarian Alicia Wiechert join ChicagoNOW to share how the program is changing the way kids think.

The four-day fest, organized by Mud Theatre Project and the Chicago Torture Justice Center, brings a weekend of performances and programs to Hyde Park’s Definition Theatre. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins ChicagoNOW to discuss.

Giordano’s launches tavern-style pizza with cheese folded into the dough. ChicagoNOW hosts taste test while Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares pizza facts.

After her chemistry teacher left mid year, 15-year old Carolina Carchi stepped up and taught her peers. Block Club's Jon Hansen ChicagoNOW tells us more.

As the Government shutdown reaches day 22 Dan Varroney, CEO of Potomac Core Consulting and author of Rethinking Economic Growth: How Small Businesses Can Help Consistently Grow the Economy joins ChicagoNOW to explain the impact on small businesses.

A young music star has some drama brewing on TikTok, and for those who are not “chronically online” we’ve got you covered. Music journalist Selena Fragassi joins ChicagoNOW to break down this situation.

Dr. Larissa Pavone from Northwestern Medicine joins ChicagoNOW to share tips and tricks to help overcome common barriers children with special needs face during traditional Halloween activities.

Dr. Erica Rozmid, a clinical psychologist, is helping parents show their kids how to “Spiral Up” by noticing small “glimmers” or positivity and gratitude.

Kim Kardashian revealed during the Season 7 premiere of "The Kardashians" that she suffered an aneurysm and she's blaming Kanye West. TMZ's Michael Babcock joins to discuss.

One of Diddy’s close friends says that Diddy woke up in prison with a knife held to his throat. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to breakdown the situation.