Colorectal cancer is now leading cancer death in younger people | ChicagoNOW
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A new analysis says colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for those under 50. Dr. Salina Lee with Rush University Medical joins to share insight on how to screen and test for this cancer.

Boy, 15, charged in 2024 carjacking on Chicago's Near West Side

A 15-year-old boy was charged in connection with an armed carjacking that happened over a year ago on Chicago's Near West Side.

Dangerous cold triggers flight cancelations at O’Hare, more expected this weekend
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Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.

What is an icequake? Term trends amid extreme cold snap in Chicago
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The term "icequake" is trending online as Chicagoland deals with an extreme temperature plunge. FOX Chicago's Kaitlin Cody explains what it is.

Chicago weather: Arctic air brings dangerous wind chills, closes schools

Dangerous cold continues across Chicago through Saturday, with snow arriving this weekend and road conditions likely worsening into early next week.

Volunteers hit the streets overnight to ensure Chicago’s unhoused are counted

Hundreds of volunteers are spreading out across Chicago tonight in freezing temperatures for a federally required effort to better understand homelessness in the city.

Chicago weather: Wind chill plummet to -30 to -40 tonight and Friday

Dangerously cold conditions will take hold of Chicagoland tonight and last through at least Saturday. Overnight lows will plummet to around -10 with west-northwest winds gusting to 30 mph at times.

Illinois investigates South Shore ICE raid linked to apartment management

The state of Illinois is investigating whether last September’s military-style ICE raid on a South Shore Apartment building came after a tip from building management for the purpose of intimidating minority residents into ultimately vacating the premises. 

Why a short trip outside can land you in the ER during Chicago’s deep freeze

Chicago emergency rooms are preparing for a rise in cold-related injuries as extreme temperatures set in, with doctors warning that numbness can mask serious damage and that even short, poorly dressed trips outside can quickly turn dangerous.

Man convicted in 2017 murder of Chicago judge: officials

A man has been convicted with the murder of a Chicago judge and attempted murder of the judge's girlfriend in 2017, according to court documents.

What’s causing 'exploding trees' in the Chicago area?

There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees."