Breaking down benefits of dry January | ChicagoNOW
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Dry January has been getting more and more popular. Dr. Veronica Loy with Rush University Medical Center joins live in studio to share more about the benefits of participating in this years dry January.

Chicago man charged months after Red Line robbery, police say

Chicago police say an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged months after a robbery on a Loop CTA train.

Chicago man charged with stealing over $1,200 of merchandise from Macy's

A Chicago man has been charged with felony retail theft after police said he tried to leave a downtown department store with more than $1,200 worth of merchandise.

Chicago weather: January thaw holds with clouds and fog

Chicago’s January thaw continues through late week before cooler air and a light rain-snow mix return this weekend.

New details arise in sudden closure of popular Chicago restaurant
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Following the closure of McCormick & Schmick’s in Chicago’s Loop, a former employee said staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on their final day of work.

Venezuelans in Chicago react with relief, skepticism after Maduro's capture

From celebration to caution, Chicago’s Venezuelan community is reacting to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by U.S. forces.

Chicago homicides in 2025 fell to lowest level in 60 years, CPD says

Chicago saw the fewest homicides in a single year in 2025 in six decades, according to data released by the Chicago Police Department.

Murders and opioid deaths drop in Cook County | What’s behind the shift?
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New data from the Cook County Medical Examiner shows a drop in murders and opioid-related deaths. We break down what the numbers reveal and what this trend could mean for public safety.

Tryouts underway for Chicago Snowballs
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A new baseball team just slid into Chicago, but they're not chasing championships. Rather, they are playing for the crowd.