Joliet approves first step for massive data center development

Joliet has approved the conditional annexation of land for the proposed data center campus, the first step toward approving the proposed data center development.

Chicago mother moves after finding strangers in her bed
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A young mom walks into her home expecting peace. Instead, she gets total chaos.  Her window's shattered. Her stuff tossed everywhere.  Inside strangers weren't just in her home but in her bed. Tia Ewing has the video from the encounter.

Chicago firefighter’s death under investigation; man questioned after deadly fire
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Police are questioning a man in connection to the fire that killed Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, though no arrests have been confirmed. Altman died after falling through a floor while battling a blaze in Rogers Park.

Mayor Johnson fires Deputy Mayor for Public Safety
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A surprise firing of Mayor Johnson's top official for public safety- Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood.

Chicago police warn of airbag theft spree across multiple neighborhoods

Chicago police are warning the public of a string of car burglaries targeting airbags in the Wentworth, Grand Crossing, and Chicago Lawn neighborhoods in the last two days.

Bears stadium debate: New Soldier Field proposal includes dome, entertainment district

As the Chicago Bears weigh potential moves to Arlington Heights or Northwest Indiana, a new proposal is pitching a different future — keeping the team at Soldier Field with a major overhaul of the historic stadium.

South Shore Line opens Monon Corridor branch | ChicagoLIVE
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The long-awaited West Lake extension is now live. Monon Corridor service begins March 31, connecting Munster/Dyer to Chicago with new stops at Hammond Gateway, South Hammond, and Munster Ridge.  

New Soldier Field concept video shows domed stadium vision
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A newly released concept video from Edward Peck Design shows a reimagined Soldier Field with a dome and surrounding entertainment district.

Chicago weather: Lovely warm weekend around the corner

Chicago will see a stretch of mild, sunny weather through the weekend before a brief cooldown early next week.