Fire rips through North Park homeless encampment days before city clearance
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A late-night fire tore through a homeless encampment in Legion Park, destroying 15 tents and leaving residents who say they lost everything waiting for answers as the city prepares to clear the site on March 17.

Chicago police warn of fraudulent donation scheme

Chicago police are warning the public of a recent scam seeking donations after a tragic event in the South Loop and Near South Side.

Ald. Conway demands answers over Chicago debt repayment strategy | ChicagoLIVE
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Alderman Bill Conway calls on Mayor Brandon Johnson to explain why the administration’s reported debt strategy differs from a repayment scheduled previously shared with City Council. 

Chicago-area convenience store owner sentenced in WIC fraud scheme

A Chicago-area store owner has been sentenced in a yearslong scheme that defrauded a food assistance program for low-income women and children.

LSU transfer Tre People joins Chicago State Football | ChicagoLIVE
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Tre People, former LSU quarterback, is set to play for Chicago State University under first-ever head coach Bobby Rome II, marking a new chapter for the program. 

Chicago weather: Chance of rain continues tonight

Tomorrow will be another day with highs in the 40s and low 50s. There is a chance for rain and storms tomorrow.

Chicagoan to offer free acting classes on Chicago’s South and West Sides | ChicagoNOW
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Chicago actress Ta’Rhonda Jones is offering free acting classes for young people on the South and West sides. Student Zariya Muhammad shares how the program helped her build confidence and book a new acting role. 

Pop-up grammar advice stand inspires new docu-comedy | ChicagoNOW
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In Rebel with a Clause, Ellen Jovin travels the country with her Grammar Table, sparking lively conversations about language, punctuation and connection. Director Brandt Johnson explains how the film blends humor and heart while examining America’s relationship with grammar. 

Local family carries on ‘Musick’ legacy with charity pop- up | ChicagoNOW
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After the death of designer Meg Musick-Makely, her family is continuing her Chicago-based accessories line, Music Designs with a special pop-up event in Highland Park. 

Headed overseas? Former CIA officer explains how to travel smarter | ChicagoNOW
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With international travel picking up for spring break, former CIA officer Doug Petteson shares advice on emergency planning, recognizing red flags and taking personal responsibility for safety while abroad. 

Babe’s Sports Bar celebrates women’s sports in Logan Square
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Babe’s Sports Bar, Chicago’s only venue exclusively showing women’s sporting events, highlights upcoming Big Ten tournament and March Madness games while sharing its experience serving 35,000 drinks since opening last September.

Mr. Dad’s Fathers Club hosts second annual daddy-daughter dance
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Mr. Dad’s Fathers Club executive director Joseph Williams talks about creating space for dads and daughters to connect, what families can expect at this year’s dance, and how the group is expanding with a new clubhouse in Roseland.