Pritzker 'surprised' after Bears signal shift to Indiana
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Indiana lawmakers advanced a bill on Thursday to lure the Chicago Bears away as Illinois lawmakers say they were blindsided by the news.

University of Chicago scientists discover new Spinosaurus species in Sahara | ChicagoLIVE
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Paul Sereno, a professor at the University of Chicago, led a team that discovered Spinosaurus mirabilis in Niger’s central Sahara. The species is named for its distinctive scimitar-shaped crest. 

 Why some taxpayers could see bigger refunds this year | ChicagoLIVE
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IRS spokesperson Yviand Serbones Hernandez shares what’s driving higher average refunds, how much of an increase filers can expect and whether the trend could continue in future tax years.  

 Appeals court reinstates $20M class action over Chicago ticketing | ChicagoLIVE
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Attorney Jacie C. Zolna said the Illinois First District Appellate Court reinstated a class action lawsuit alleging Chicago improperly kept fine revenue from tens of thousands of cellphone traffic tickets. 

 Glory! Glory! art exhibition honors Black History Month
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The Glory! Glory! art exhibition, presented by Pigment International, celebrates Black History Month through powerful and inspiring works. Founder Patricia Andrews-Keenan and featured artist Reggie McFly join us in studio to share what visitors can expect. 

MSI: The science behind the Olympic Winter Games
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As you watch the Winter Olympic Games, you’re not just watching incredibly talented athletes at work, you’re also seeing science in action! John Llewellyn, Griffin MSI Senior Exhibit Strategist is here to tell us all about the different types of science you can observe. 

Man who mailed hundreds of meth packages to Chicago sentenced to 14 years

A California man will spend the next 14 years in federal prison after prosecutors say he coordinated more than 200 shipments of methamphetamine to Chicago.

Get Behind the Vest: 12th annual pancake breakfast supports Chicago police | ChicagoNOW
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Thousands are expected to attend 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 12th annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast. The event raises money for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest initiative, which funds new bulletproof vests for Chicago police officers. 

Asian Pop-Up Cinema returns to Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Asian Pop-Up Cinema is celebrating 20 editions of global storytelling, and you’ll soon be able to buy tickets for the festival happening next month.

Chicago Stories: Funkytown Brewery, Beverly’s “Knife Guy” & Mahjong moment | Block Club
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Block Club Chicago joins us to break down some of the city’s most talked-about local stories, from Funkytown Brewery bringing a Black-owned taproom to Lake Street to Beverly’s “Knife Guy” keeping an old-school sharpening tradition alive. Plus, why Mahjong is having a moment in Chinatown and across Chicago.

Caitlin Tracey case: Husband Adam Beckerink charged with murder appears in court again

The husband of a 36-year-old woman found dead at the bottom of a Chicago condo stairwell in 2024 appeared in court again Thursday morning as prosecutors move forward with a murder case against him.

Chicago men arrested, suburban police recover 130 catalytic converters

Two Chicago men face felony charges after suburban police say they stole catalytic converters and were later tied to a much larger stash.

Indiana committee passes Bears stadium bill
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An Indiana committee voted 24-0 Thursday to advance a proposal aimed at luring the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Northwest Indiana.

Celebration of life schedule announced for Rev. Jesse Jackson

Celebration of life services have been announced for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago-based civil rights leader, political trailblazer and lifelong advocate for equality who died at 84.