5 injured, including 2 officers, in Cicero pursuit crash
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Two police officers tracking burglary suspects were injured in a crash early Monday in Chicago's west suburbs.

Bodycam video shows violent Hazel Crest arrest of Uber driver

A routine stop took a violent turn in Hazel Crest and newly surfaced body camera video is raising serious questions about police use of force.

Chicago weather: Stray snow showers possible, colder temps tonight

A few stray snow showers are possible tonight, otherwise it'll be a mostly cloudy night with lows falling into the upper 20s.

Bodycam video shows violent Hazel Crest arrest of Uber driver
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Newly released bodycam video shows a Hazel Crest officer taking an Uber driver to the ground without warning, raising questions about use of force.

Chicago mayor claps back at CHA chair over CEO pick

Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is clapping back at some accusations from a man he's trying to fire.

Dolton firefighters protest over safety concerns
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Dolton firefighters are protesting outside Village Hall, saying mismanagement, damaged equipment, and poor communication are putting their safety at risk.

Gun rights for some felons could be restored by federal program | ChicagoLIVE
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Barton Morris, an attorney, joined us to talk about a new federal program that could lead to some individuals with non-violent felonies on their record getting back their right to own a gun.

Lake County Sheriff's Office investigating AI crimes | ChicagoLIVE
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AI crimes are on the rise and the Lake County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating AI-related crimes. This comes after an incident involving AI-generated explicit images at Lake Zurich High School last week.

White Sox move Tuesday game earlier due to cold weather

Anticipating one of the coldest days of the week, the Chicago White Sox have moved up the start time for Tuesday’s game.

Woman, 76, found dead in Oak Lawn; person of interest identified

An investigation has been launched after a 76-year-old woman was found dead inside a residence Sunday afternoon in suburban Oak Lawn.

Bakery responds to messages of concern after April Fool's joke | ChicagoNOW
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Detroit’s Homestead Kitchen Artisan Cakery shared an AI-generated, unsettling lamb-shaped cake for Easter on April Fools’ Day, featuring bulging eyes and crooked teeth. Some viewers expressed concern, prompting the bakery to clarify the post was a prank and share a photo of their real lamb cake. The owner acknowledged the joke caused commotion but noted it inspired ideas for new, whimsical cake designs for customers with a sense of humor.

Costco's hot dog deal inspires a bourbon | ChicagoNOW
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Costco’s $1.50 hot dog deal inspired a limited-edition single-barrel bourbon called “I Got That Dog In Me”, sold for $85.99 and quickly sold out at the Washington, DC store. The bourbon is 126-proof (63.05% alcohol) and bottled by Rare Character Whiskey Co. in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Why retailers are rushing back to downtown Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Retail and grocery activity in downtown Chicago is starting to evolve into a new chapter of success, after setbacks caused by the COVID pandemic. Walter Wahlfeldt, Managing Director, Retail Corporate Services & Midwest Retail Lead at JLL joins via zoom to share more.

NASA shares the Artemis II food menu—and it may surprise you | ChciagoNOW
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The Artemis II mission, launched April 1, 2026, marks NASA’s first manned journey to orbit the moon since 1972, lasting 10 days. NASA released the mission’s food menu, featuring 189 unique items, showing a major upgrade from classic space fare like astronaut ice cream. Social media reactions were mostly impressed, with users noting the menu’s “gourmet” quality and variety, though some were underwhelmed by prepackaged meals.