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.

Manchester United and top EPL teams take over Soldier Field | ChicagoNOW
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The Premier League Summer Series is making its return to the U.S., and Soldier Field is taking center stage. Next Wednesday, July 30, four top-tier teams, Manchester United, AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United, and Everton, will face off in a doubleheader. A rare chance for American fans to see Premier League clubs live without having to dish out money for an international flight.

Internet star Trisha Paytas reveals 'Aquaman Moses' baby name | ChicagoNOW
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In yesterday's episode of Trisha Paytas' podcast, Just Trish, she announced the birth of her third child, Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon. She said the name combined her love for the movies and her husband's (Moses Hacmon) love of water. Along with sticking to the pattern of choosing names that have corresponding movie posters, they also wanted the name to reflect their son's water sign, Cancer.

Skokie's Out of Space Festival brings big sounds and local flavor | ChicagoNOW
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If you're still looking for plans this weekend, you might want to head to Skokie. The Out of Space music festival is happening Thursday through Sunday and they've got some big bands, and local openers! General Manager for Out of Space and SPACE Presents Jordan Lulloff explains more about the event and what you can expect.

FBI's Safe Online Surfing program teaches kids internet safety | ChicagoNOW
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The FBl's Safe Online Surfing program is a free, interactive web challenge designed for students in grades 3 through 8, teaching them how to navigate the internet safely through age-appropriate games and activities. Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) Jay Patel explains the risks kids face online today and what role the FBI plays in keeping kids safe from cyber threats.

Photographer David Zurick captures America's "Third Coast" in new book | ChicagoNOW
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You've probably heard the Great Lakes called "the third coast," but a new photobook is making the case that this stretch of shoreline deserves a much bigger spotlight. David Zurick is the photographer behind The Third Coast: America's Great Lakes Shoreline, a stunning, full-color journey around all five Great Lakes.

Hershey's and orange juice price hikes, Coca-Cola's sugar drink & more | Consumer updates
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Consumer updates: Price hikes are coming for Hershey's and orange juice, while Coca-Cola debuts a cane sugar drink and the Federal Trade Commission cracks down on misleading "Made in America" labels.

Chicago braces for days of extreme heat
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It's going to be extremely hot in Chicago the next couple of days. Here are some tips to stay safe and cool amid high humidity.

'Latinas in Tech' shaping Chicago's future?here's how
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During Tech Chicago Week, Zimri Rodriguez shares how Latinas in Tech is building community, boosting representation, and helping Latina women thrive in the city?s growing tech industry.

Crosstown Classic Run: Chicago teens race to fight homelessness
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Student-athletes from Sandburg High School hit the streets of Chicago for the 2nd Annual Crosstown Classic Run, raising money for homelessness and food insecurity with a Cubs vs. Sox twist.

Chicago Bears training camp: What to watch for in today's first practice
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FOX 32's Lou Canellis breaks down what to watch as the Bears hit the field, from coach Ben Johnson?s expectations to what the team hopes to see from Caleb Williams in his second season.

2 drivers flee crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

Chicago police are searching for two drivers who fled on foot after a four-vehicle crash late Tuesday night on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Driver dies in rollover crash on I-294 exit ramp to I-290

A driver died in a semi rollover crash on a Tri-State Tollway ramp to the Eisenhower Expressway Wednesday morning.

Cooling off in Lake Michigan? How to spot hidden rip currents
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Many people will be hitting the beaches around Lake Michigan to cool off from this extreme weather. But rip currents are a hidden danger.

Man barricaded in Dirksen Federal Building taken by ambulance after 9-hour standoff
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A man reportedly armed with a knife and barricaded in the lobby of the Dirksen Federal Building was transported by ambulance Tuesday evening following an hours-long standoff.