Ask.com shuts down after nearly 30 years | ChicagoNOW
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Ask.com once known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down its search business after nearly three decades as its parent company shifts focus.

Explosion sparks massive apartment fire in Des Plaines, multiple injured
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Investigators are working to determine the cause of a powerful overnight explosion and fire that tore through a Des Plaines apartment building, injuring several residents and displacing families.

How MetroSquash is changing lives with help from Greater Chicago Food Depository
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MetroSquash is doing more than teaching a sport. It is helping change lives. The Woodlawn-based program helps Chicago students succeed both on and off the court, combining squash training with academic support that continues through college. With support from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, students also receive meals that help fuel their success. This visit is part of FOX 32 Cares’ effort to raise $15,000, enough to provide 45,000 meals for kids this summer.

Mexico Week brings citywide celebrations beyond Cinco de Mayo
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Mexican officials highlight how Mexico Week events across Chicago aim to celebrate culture, build community connections, and showcase traditions beyond the holiday.

Tickets now available for Obama Presidential Center as volunteer push begins
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The Obama Foundation shares details on museum experiences, opening plans, and a new ambassador program inviting the public to get involved ahead of the center’s debut.

Gas prices surge in Illinois and Indiana, outpacing national average
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GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains why fuel costs are climbing faster in the Midwest and what rising gas and diesel prices could mean for consumers and everyday expenses.

Agreement reached in Brookfield Zoo strike
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers have reached a deal with management to end a strike that began earlier this week after contract negotiations broke down.