'Opal's Walk for Freedom' comes to Evanston as Illinois' host city
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Evanston's annual Juneteenth celebration is moving to the lakefront. Dione Sims, granddaughter of Opal Lee and grand marshal of the 2.5-mile walk, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss what this event means to her family.

Inside ransomware risks, AI's role in cybersecurity
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 More than one week after Evanston Township High School was targeted in a ransomware attack.  The incident is highlighting the growing cyber threats facing schools and other institutions across the country.  Kasey Chronis takes a deeper look at the evolving threat of ransomware and AI's role in cybersecurity.

How AI is changing cybersecurity: Expert shares ransomware and online safety tips

A ransomware attack at Evanston Township High School is highlighting growing cybersecurity threats, as experts warn that AI is making scams and cyberattacks more sophisticated and harder to detect.

DOJ challenges Chicago suburb's $25K reparations payments in court

The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.

Evanston man accused of sexually abusing resident at assisted-living facility

A former employee of an Evanston assisted-living facility has been charged with multiple felonies after prosecutors alleged he sexually abused a resident with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Ransomware attack forces Evanston Township High School to close for two days
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Evanston Township High School is canceling classes, summer programs and on-campus activities after a ransomware attack disrupted its computer systems, internet access and other critical operations as officials work with the FBI to investigate.

Evanston Township High School to reopen Wednesday after ransomware attack

Evanston Township High School will be closed Monday and Tuesday after a ransomware attack disrupted district systems, internet services and computer infrastructure.

Facebook group supporting Black-owned businesses grows into real-world community hub | ChicagoNOW
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What started as a Facebook community has helped raise more than $100,000 for local Black-owned businesses. Now, the movement is expanding with a new collaborative space called “The Aux.”

Northwestern University names Mung Chiang as next president

Northwestern University named Mung Chiang, the president of Purdue University since 2023, as its new president on Monday.