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A two-vehicle crash Thursday morning shut down the Magnificent Mile near Ohio Street.

It was a day of remembrance for Chicago police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year, the name of slain Ofc. Krystal Rivera was added to a memorial wall after she was shot and killed on duty in June.

Robert Pape, a University of Chicago professor and expert on political violence, said the United States has reached ?a new level? of political violence after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday at a campus event in Utah. He urged politicians at all levels to forcefully condemn such violence.

Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly announced on Wednesday that he will run for Cook County Board president as a Democrat in 2026. The alderman’s announcement sets up a potential matchup with longtime current County President Toni Preckwinkle in the Democratic primary.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 13 people in Chicago as part of Operation Midway Blitz, a new enforcement effort aimed at undocumented immigrants with criminal records.

Federal agents carried out a raid Wednesday morning at a suburban Chicago facility that distributes vaping products.

A security guard shot and injured a suspect who robbed them in broad daylight in downtown Chicago on Wednesday.

In this episode of "The Chicago Report," we dive into a heated panel discussion on ICE operations and the potential deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. Local experts and community leaders debate whether police should cooperate with ICE and what this means for the city?s future. Plus, we bring you a separate segment featuring UFO lawyer Daniel Sheehan explaining recent congressional testimony about a UAP that appeared to deflect a missile.

A new hotel is built south of Hyde Park ? the first in over 40 years.

Nayna Gupta, Policy Director with the American Immigration Council, explains the legal and political stakes behind Operation Midway Blitz. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Electricity costs are, on average, 5.5% higher today than a year ago, and natural gas has increased by 13.8%. Jim Chilsen with the Citizen?s Utility Board explains the reason for the increase. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

From navigating nutrition trends to breaking down health myths, two Chicago-based twin doctors are bringing their expertise to FOX Local. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

From the new Bachelorette contestant being announced to several upcoming music tours, here's what trending today. |ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.