Chicago couple scrambles after Mexico wedding plans fall apart

With the event already paid for, the couple is scrambling to organize a new ceremony in Chicago or the suburbs this Friday.

Chicago couple scrambles to replan wedding after Mexico violence
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Just days before saying “I do,” a Chicago couple had to cancel their fully paid destination wedding in Mexico because of cartel-related violence, leaving 150 guests unable to travel. Now, with only four days to pull it off, they’re racing to find a new venue and recreate their big day closer to home.

Spoken word program brings hope to women inside Cook County Jail
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During Black History Month, 75 women inside Cook County Jail took part in a powerful spoken word and re-entry program designed to help them find their voice and prepare for life after release. Through counseling, creative expression, and the message “I Am Somebody,” organizers say the goal is not just freedom — but stability, dignity, and a real second chance.

Chicago Bears, state lawmakers to meet on bill team needs for new local stadium
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As Indiana state lawmakers race to pass a bill to allow for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears, team officials and Illinois state lawmakers will meet to get another piece of legislation passed, needed to make an Arlington Heights stadium possible.

Why some homeowners are ditching smart homes for 'dumb houses'
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More homeowners are stepping away from fully connected smart homes and embracing so-called “dumb houses” instead. Julie Provenzano, real estate agent, joins us to explain the trend and why less tech at home is starting to appeal to more buyers.

Man accused of using dating app to rob 4 victims sought in Woodlawn: police

Chicago police are searching for a man accused of using a dating app to lure and rob four victims in the Woodlawn neighborhood this month.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of his parents | ChicagoLIVE
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Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Monday to double murder charges in the December stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

What women can do right now to lower cancer risk
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Dr. Dario Roque from Northwestern Medicine explains how routine screenings, vaccines and everyday choices can help prevent certain cancers and improve women’s long-term health.

Chicago poet hopes to change the opera world
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Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, debuts Sophronia — an operatic score rooted in his great-grandparents’ Great Migration story that blends gospel, blues, funk and soul. He says the work is meant to make opera more accessible and, in 2026, show that “something new happened” in the art form.

Chicago dad welcomes son after rare testicular cancer

A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.

How a Chicago company is helping schools fight teen vaping | ChicagoNOW
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Teen vaping remains widespread, with more than 1.6 million U.S. middle and high school students using e-cigarettes, according to the CDC. Chicago-based IT firm Tusker has installed vape detectors in more than 500 schools nationwide. Todd Zafirovski joins us to explain how the technology works.