Salvation Army opens 24/7 warming centers as dangerous cold grips Chicago

As dangerous cold grips Chicago, the Salvation Army is offering round-the-clock warming centers and street outreach to help people avoid deadly exposure.

PROSPERA: a Sci-Fi retelling of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' | ChicagoNOW
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"PROSPERA" is a Sci-Fi retelling of Shakespeare's "The Tempest". Director and writer, Tiffany Keane, and performer, Stacey Lind, join live in studio to share more about this modern reimagining of a classic play.

Stay human in an AI world | ChicagoNOW
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Artificial intelligence is becoming more difficult to tell what is real and what isn't. A new book is taking a deeper dive into how we can live alongside technology, without letting it replace humanity. Author Jeff Burningham joins via zoom to share more on this topic.

Local nonprofit helps steer kitchens from processed foods | ChicagoNOW
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It can be a challenge for institutional kitchens to cook sustainably and from scratch. A local nonprofit is on a mission to help teach kitchens how to steer away from processed food. Greg Christian joins live in studio to share more about the mission.

Colorectal cancer is now leading cancer death in younger people | ChicagoNOW
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A new analysis says colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for those under 50. Dr. Salina Lee with Rush University Medical joins to share insight on how to screen and test for this cancer.

Boy, 15, charged in 2024 carjacking on Chicago's Near West Side

A 15-year-old boy was charged in connection with an armed carjacking that happened over a year ago on Chicago's Near West Side.

Dangerous cold triggers flight cancelations at O’Hare, more expected this weekend
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Extreme cold and a major winter storm are disrupting air travel nationwide, with dozens of cancelations already at Chicago airports and more than 1,400 U.S. flights preemptively grounded ahead of snow and ice.

What is an icequake? Term trends amid extreme cold snap in Chicago
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The term "icequake" is trending online as Chicagoland deals with an extreme temperature plunge. FOX Chicago's Kaitlin Cody explains what it is.

Chicago weather: Arctic air brings dangerous wind chills, closes schools

Dangerous cold continues across Chicago through Saturday, with snow arriving this weekend and road conditions likely worsening into early next week.

Volunteers hit the streets overnight to ensure Chicago’s unhoused are counted

Hundreds of volunteers are spreading out across Chicago tonight in freezing temperatures for a federally required effort to better understand homelessness in the city.