Officials speak out after ICE activity reported at Cook County courthouse
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Officials respond after ICE agents were reported at a Cook County courthouse, raising concerns about violations of a state law banning civil immigration enforcement.

Ambush or attempted murder? Jailed Chicago mom says she never pulled the trigger

A violent confrontation caught on camera—and long disputed by those involved—has now ended in a guilty verdict against a South Side mother who insisted she was fighting for her life.

CHA Board Chair speaks out against attempted firing: 'I remain operating chair'

Mayor Brandon Johnson says Matthew Brewer is no longer the operating chairman of the $1.4 billion Chicago Housing Authority. Instead, the mayor says he has installed an ally, Commissioner Jawanza Malone.

Chicago mayor looks to oust CHA Board Chair
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Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to move another city leader, but this time, that official won't budge. Chicago Housing Authority Chair Matthew Brewer told Paris Schutz why he's staying put.

Artemis 'Do or die' rocket firing tonight | ChicagoLIVE
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The Artemis II crew is officially clearing "Earth's backyard" tonight! An expert from the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry breaks down why tonight’s translunar injection burn is such a high-stakes moment for the Artemis II crew.

Sam Harris remembered for preserving Holocaust stories and inspiring generations | ChicagoLIVE
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Amanda Friedeman of the Illinois Holocaust Museum reflected on the life and legacy of Sam Harris, a Holocaust survivor and museum leader whose story and spirit continue to educate visitors in Skokie and beyond.

Chicago housing leadership dispute escalates as board chair defies mayor
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A standoff unfolds between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Housing Authority board as its chair refuses to step down amid a contentious CEO selection battle.

Summer House cast reacts to Amanda Batula and West Wilson romance reveal | ChicagoNOW
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Summer House cast members Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed their relationship on March 31, calling it "very new" and asking for privacy due to reality show scrutiny. The Summer House cast was largely surprised; a source says Batula and Wilson had kept it secret, causing confusion and feelings of betrayal among friends.

Jen Shah breaks silence after prison | ChicagoNOW
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After serving nearly three years in prison for wire fraud, former reality-TV star Jen Shah says she's ready to turn over a new leaf. "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" alum, who was originally given a six-and-a-half-year sentence, was released in December after two years and 10 months. She now says she is committed to repaying $6.5 million in restitution and hopes people will see her as more than her criminal case.

Leo Gonzalez: from failed reporter to stand-up comedian | ChicagoNOW
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Comedian Leo Gonzalez has been gaining a big fan base thanks to his viral comedy videos. He has several shows at Chicago Improv the weekend of April 3rd. He joins live on ChicagoNOW to share how he went from behind the scenes at a local news station to blowing up on his first viral video.

Chicago's last Black-owned bowling alley, closing after support fades | Block Club x ChicagoNOW
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Skyway Lanes, Chicago's last Black-owned bowling alley is closing after a surge of support fades. A fundraiser to save the Far South Side bowling alley drew over $25,000 in donations but that still wasn't enough to for the second-generation owners to fix the alley's financial problems.

Visa running out for neighborhood runner | Block Club x ChicagoNOW
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Joabe Barbosa set a Guinness Record for fastest time visiting every "L" station, and he's trying to get another for running every city street. But with his visa set to expire, he's inviting every Chicagoan on one last run. Block Club's Jon Hansen joins to share more on  this story.

No joke: KitKat launches a tracker to help recover stolen candy bars | ChicagoNOW
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Thieves in Europe stole an entire truck carrying about 12 tons of KitKat bars from a Nestlé shipment leaving Italy. Nestlé launched an online “stolen KitKat tracker” so people can check if their chocolate is from the stolen batch using an 8-digit code. The company insists the tracker is real and not an April Fool’s joke, despite the April 1 announcement.