Documentary highlights Skokie woman's self-ran orchard and farm
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Oriana Kruszewski has been a staple at the Logan Square and Green City farmers markets for about two decades selling fruit you don’t necessarily see at the grocery store. Krista Kane, founder of new Chicago-based production company Shrimp Studio, is telling Oriana's story in a new documentary. Oriana and Krista join ChicagoNOW in studio.

Orland Park townhouse fire leaves firefighter injured

A firefighter was hospitalized after battling a fire in a townhouse building Monday night in suburban Orland Park.

Chicago alderman questions CDOT over timing of multiple bridge closures across the river
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With four major Chicago River bridges shut down for repairs, Ald. Bill Conway joins to discuss commuter frustrations, CDOT’s budget hearing, and why all the projects are happening at once.

Chicago hit-and-run: Driver sought after pedestrian seriously injured

Chicago police say they're looking for the driver of a silver minivan tied to a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian last week.

Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to testify in federal court about Chicago tear-gassing
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U.S. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is scheduled to testify in federal court on Tuesday about immigration enforcement operations in Chicago and the deployment of tear gas in city streets.

Suburban Chicago woman charged in fatal I-57 hit-and-run crash

Illinois State Police have arrested a Calumet Park woman in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier this month on Interstate 57.

Metra Electric trains temporarily stopped due to vehicle stuck on tracks

Metra Electric train service was temporarily halted early Tuesday after a vehicle became stuck on the tracks, prompting delays during the morning commute.

Tempers flare in Harvey as firefighters deal with furloughs, fear burnout
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One week after sidelining roughly 40% of its workforce, city departments in Harvey are grappling with the changes brought on by sweeping furloughs.

Murder charges a year after woman found dead in Chicago condo building
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The husband of Caitlin Tracey, the woman who was found dead from a fall at a South Loop condo building a year ago, was charged with first-degree murder on Monday.

Chicago weather: Rain chances return Tuesday, highs still around 60 degrees

We’re expecting some decent overnight lows in the mid-40s tonight and more mild conditions tomorrow, but also the return of rain chances.

Chicago residents talk how feds used tear gas on residents | The Chicago Report
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Several Chicago neighborhoods have been the scenes of clashes between federal immigration agents and residents, some of which have featured the use of tear gas, potentially violating a court order.

Food banks in Chicago bracing for spike in demand

The government shutdown is directly impacting employees, and now Chicago area families are losing SNAP benefits.

Evergreen Park’s John Tumpane to make World Series umpiring debut
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There’s always a Chicago connection, even in the World Series! "ChicagoNOW" spotlights John Tumpane, an umpire from Evergreen Park and St. Laurence High School alum, who’s making his World Series debut. We talk with Adam Lotus, St. Laurence’s alumni director and Tumpane’s former classmate, about his journey from local high school ball to the big leagues — and what it takes to get behind home plate on baseball’s biggest stage.