Chicago weather: Much colder temps to start the weekend

The weekend started with much colder temperatures than what the Chicago area saw just 24 hours before.

Chicago weather: From 60s to 30s as snow chances return

After unseasonably warm temperatures in the 60s Friday — with some areas southwest of Chicago nearing the upper 60s — a sharp cooldown is expected this weekend.

37-year-old shot while sitting in car on West Side: police

A 37-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot while inside a car in the Austin neighborhood on Friday, according to Chicago police.

Chicago mourns Jesse Jackson, Soldier Field plan and more | Week in Review
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On this episode of "Week in Review," Chicago mourns civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, whose decades of activism left a lasting mark on the city and the nation. Leaders unveil a $630 million proposal to remake Soldier Field as questions swirl about funding and the lakefront’s future. We also cover a murder charge in a delivery driver’s death, the Bears’ draft strategy at the Combine and a judge’s ruling on parking tickets. Plus, stories of resilience, discovery and change from across Chicago.

Support fund to support Bishop Ford Expressway crash victims
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The family of one of the dancers killed on the Bishop Ford Expressway is putting together a fund to help everyone feeling this loss.

Pokémon fossils are coming to Chicago! | ChicagoLIVE
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It’s officially International Pokémon Day! As the franchise enters its 30th anniversary year, Chicago is becoming a major hub for fans of all ages. We speak with Janet Hong, Project Manager at the Field Museum, to discuss the groundbreaking "Pokémon Fossil Museum" exhibition opening Memorial Day weekend.

8 suspects sought in Blue Line robbery, beating in the Loop: police

Chicago police are searching for eight suspects who robbed and beat a victim at the Blue Line Jackson station earlier this month.

Historic Roseland cathedral with ties to Barack Obama | Monument Moment
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As Black History Month wraps up, this week’s Monument Moment spotlights a more than 130-year-old cathedral in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood near Pullman—once home to a young community organizer, Barack Obama—that has endured a devastating fire and even a change in denomination over its long history.

Chicagoans say final goodbyes to Rev. Jesse Jackson
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City of Chicago says final goodbyes to Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday during his memorial services. 

Ian Lara at Zanies Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Named one of Variety’s “Comics to Watch” in 2023, Ian is a favorite at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon with 5 appearances and counting. Ian is performing at Zanies Chicago and joins live in studio.

Battling food desert: Forty Acres Fresh Market
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When faced with a food desert and inconvenient shopping options in the Austin neighborhood, one person tackled the issue head on. Founder of Forty Acres Fresh Market, Elizabeth Abunaw, joins live in studio to share more.

Local man goes viral as "the programmer" | ChicagoNOW
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He’s been “programming” people all around the city, and now he’s going viral for it. Julius Mondragon, also known as "the programmer", joins live in studio to share more about his recent claim to fame.