Chicago weather: Dangerous heat lingers through Thursday

It was a hot and humid day with peak heat indices as high as 105-113 Wednesday afternoon. Thursday is expected to be another dangerously hot day with peak heat index values as high as 105-110.

2-year-old kidnapped at gunpoint in Bronzeville
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Illinois State Police have issued an endangered missing person advisory after a toddler was taken from a Bronzeville apartment building overnight.

Oakland man caught after $1 million Sacramento jewelry store heist

The smash-and-grab robbery happened around 1:15 p.m. on July 6 at a jewelry store near Stockton Boulevard and Orange Avenue in south Sacramento, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

Tips to stay cool during Chicago heat wave
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A heat advisory is in effect right now. The heat index has already reached 104 degrees today.

How Sunday Supper at Floriole is bringing families together
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Join Chefs Sebastian White and Sandra Holl for a heartwarming, kid-friendly Sunday Supper on July 27 at Floriole?where meaningful conversations are on the menu alongside a delicious family meal.

Chicago pushes for bird-safe buildings after thousands of bird deaths
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Advocates urge the city to pass a bird-friendly building ordinance, saying simple design changes could save thousands of migratory birds each year.

Heat and humidity come down on Chicago: Here's how to say safe and cool
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With a Heat Advisory in effect across Chicago, health officials are warning about the risks. Here's what you need to do to protect yourself and loved ones.

Netflix comic Liza Treyger brings bold comedy to Chicago for pop-up show | ChicagoNOW
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Liza Treyger is the kind of comedian who says what you're thinking, but sharper, louder, and with unapologetic sparkle. You've seen her keep it hilariously real in her Netflix special Night Owl and heard her dive deep into true crime and Law & Order: SVU, and more.

Crust Fund Pizza celebrates $100k raised with a caviar-topped Chicago pie | ChicagoNOW
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If you've never picked up a pizza in an alley, John Carruthers might just change your mind. He's the founder of Crust Fund Pizza, a beloved underground operation that trades tavern-style pizza for charitable donations. As Crust Fund celebrates crossing the $100,000 donation mark, they are auctioning off a one-of-a-kind pie topped with caviar, giardiniera, and dry-aged Italian beef.

TikTok star Dean Lauvina talks Chicago's hottest rentals and going viral | ChicagoNOW
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If you've ever scrolled on TikTok and wondered what it's like to live in one of those stunning high-rise apartments in Chicago, you've probably come across Dean Lauvina (@deanchicagoliving) and his series "How much do you pay for rent in Chicago?" He discusses what's hot in the Chicago rental market right now and what renters should know before signing on the dotted line.

American Airlines has canceled hundreds of Chicago flights this August: report

American Airlines is slashing hundreds of flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport this August, according to reporting from The Arizona Republic.

3 Illinois towns named the best for bringing back an '80s-style childhood | ChicagoNOW
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Can kids today still grow up like it's the 1980s, you know, scraped knees, riding bikes till sunset, and no smartphones in sight? Well, according to a new nationwide survey, the answer is yes, in certain places. And three of those places? Right here in Illinois.