'The Nightmare Before Christmas' to play at the Chicago Philharmonic
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Get your tickets for a special live musical presentation of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" by the Chicago Philharmonic orchestra.

Young Chicagoans graduate from specialty court, marking a new chapter
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A group of young people in Chicago just closed their own chapters with the justice system. On Friday, they all graduated from a specialty court program.

Harvey firefighter furloughed hours before welcoming newborn daughter
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A Harvey firefighter faced one of his toughest and best days all at once — becoming a first-time father, but not before he was furloughed from the Harvey Fire Department.

Federal judge says ICE unlawfully detained Illinois father as daughter fights cancer
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A federal judge has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is unlawfully detaining Ruben Torres Maldonado and ordered that he be given a prompt bond hearing on or before Oct. 31 to determine whether he can be released from custody.

CT scanners unveil creepy secrets at Chicago’s Field Museum

Chicago's Field Museum is world-famous for its massive collection of animal specimens. And with Halloween fast approaching, researchers are putting some of their creepiest critters into new machines to reveal their secrets.

CT scanners unveil creepy secrets at Chicago’s Field Museum
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Chicago's Field Museum is world-famous for its massive collection of animal specimens. And with Halloween fast approaching, researchers are putting some of their creepiest critters into new machines to reveal their secrets.

Catching School Shooters Before They Act | Wearing the Badge S2E1
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Former Naperville detective turned national trainer Rich Wistocki explains how “leakage” on social media lets schools and police spot would-be shooters before they act. In a wide-open conversation, he walks through the three-phase playbook that’s stopped dozens of plots and how simple evidence steps turn red flags into real cases.

Harvey firefighter furloughed hours before welcoming newborn daughter

A Harvey firefighter faced one of his toughest and best days all at once — becoming a first-time father, but not before he was furloughed from the Harvey Fire Department.

ICE raids, Bailey family tragedy, Bears streak, and NBA gambling bust | Week in Review
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On this episode of "Week in Review," the community reacts to ICE raids in Little Village; the father of a teen cancer patient is taken by federal agents; and a local alderman files a lawsuit following her arrest. Tragedy strikes as Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren are killed in a helicopter crash. Plus, the Bears push for their fifth straight win, homeowners get help with property taxes, and the NBA gambling scandal linked to the Mafia continues to unfold.

ICE sightings prompt soft lockdowns at Chicago schools
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Reports of ICE activity in Bucktown and Wicker Park triggered precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools, while some CPS board members and state leaders pushed to expand virtual learning options amid growing safety concerns.

Federal agents clash with two people in Lake View East, police say
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Federal agents were involved in a physical altercation that prompted a police response Friday morning in Chicago’s Lake View East neighborhood, authorities said.

Chicago Democrats hold ‘shadow’ hearing on Trump’s immigration crackdown
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Democratic lawmakers held a “shadow” hearing in Chicago to spotlight emotional testimony from residents who say federal immigration tactics under the Trump administration have torn families apart and fueled fear in local communities.

Federal agents clash with two people in Lake View East, police say

Federal agents were involved in a physical altercation that prompted a police response Friday morning in Chicago’s Lake View East neighborhood, authorities said.

ICE agents reportedly spotted near Chicago elementary school, prompting soft lockdown

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were reportedly seen near a Chicago elementary school Friday, prompting a soft lockdown and the cancellation of after-school programs.

University of Illinois to build nation’s first campus micro nuclear reactor | ChicagoLIVE
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The University of Illinois is partnering with Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. to construct the first research microreactor on a U.S. college campus. The 15-megawatt “Kronos” reactor, expected to be completed by 2030, will be built near the Abbott Power Plant in Urbana-Champaign and could power up to 15,000 homes.