Funny Marco on viral fame and bringing his comedy to Chicago
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Comedian Funny Marco joins us to talk about his rise from viral sketches to A-list interviews on his hit YouTube series Open Thoughts. With millions of followers, Marco breaks down his deadpan style, celebrity moments and what fans can expect from his Chicago Improv shows this weekend. 

RHOA’s Drew Sidora talks new Tubi thriller 'Twin' and what’s next in season 17
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Real Housewives of Atlanta star Drew Sidora joins us to break down her new Tubi film Twin, a story of identity, reinvention and second chances. She also teases what fans can expect from season 17 and shares a few Chicago shoutouts along the way.

Spooky “SOS” lights go viral — then the Plainfield mystery is solved | ChicagoNOW
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Was someone secretly signaling for help? A Plainfield home with flashing lights sparked viral panic and plenty of TikTok theories. Police say the truth behind the “SOS” scare is far less sinister.

Suburban Chicago man charged after thousands of child sexual abuse images found: sheriff

A suburban Chicago man faces multiple felony charges after authorities said they found thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his cellphone and laptop.

Stereophonic — Tony-winning rock drama, now through Feb. 8 at CIBC Theatre
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Set in a 1976 music studio, Stereophonic follows an up-and-coming rock band on the cusp of superstardom — a story of pressure, breakup and breakthrough with original music by Will Butler. Starring Claire DeJean and Emilie Kouatchou, the most Tony-nominated play of all time runs at the CIBC Theatre through Feb. 8. Get tickets at the CIBC Theatre box office or official theatre site.

Woodstock kicks off annual Groundhog Days festival | ChicagoNOW
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Woodstock is celebrating its connection to the 1993 film Groundhog Day as the annual Groundhog Days festival runs through Feb. 2. Melissa McMahon, vice president of the Woodstock Groundhog Days Festival Committee and Woodstock Willie mascot team captain, joins us to talk about what’s ahead.

Suspect sought after attempted abduction of student near Dolton school: officials

Police are searching for a suspect after an attempted abduction of a student walking to Lincoln Elementary School in Dolton on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark has died
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We learned on Friday that the mayor of south suburban Harvey has passed away.

What Illinois drivers need to know before the Real ID deadline
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias breaks down the Real ID deadline, DMV access in Chicago and the suburbs, new safety proposals for e-bikes and scooters, and an investigation into a troubling red-light camera ticket mix-up.

Truck flips on I-290 in Cook County, snarling traffic; injuries reported

A three-vehicle crash involving a truck that flipped onto its side shut down lanes on I-290 early Friday during the morning commute.

Truck overturns on Chicago's I-290, traffic snarled
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Traffic was moving slowly after a truck flipped on its side Friday morning on the Eisenhower Expressway.

Chicago woman charged in CTA train stabbing

A Chicago woman is charged with attempted murder in a CTA train stabbing from earlier this month.

Suburban tutor arrested after juvenile sexual abuse investigation: police

A suburban Chicago man was arrested Wednesday after police investigated allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile, authorities said.