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Privacy advocates warn that smart glasses—especially if equipped with real-time facial recognition—could enable stalking, harassment, and unwanted surveillance of people in public spaces.

Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80

David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.

Chicago police recover ghost gun during CTA train arrests

A convicted felon on parole and another man were charged after they were allegedly found with guns on a CTA train in the Loop.

Volunteers fight to restore Lake County lakes as pollution concerns grow
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Lake County Lake Lovers members explain how their volunteer efforts and water monitoring programs are working to improve local lake health and protect waterways.

South Shore coffee shop turns jobs into entrepreneurship pipeline for Chicago youth

A South Shore coffee shop is empowering young people with job training, mentorship and business skills to create opportunities and build pathways to ownership.

South Shore coffee shop brews opportunity for young entrepreneurs
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A South Shore coffee shop is empowering young people with job training, mentorship and business skills to create opportunities and build pathways to ownership.

Illinois lawmakers to vote on Bears stadium proposal
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Illinois lawmakers are moving the ball forward on legislation to help the Bears build a stadium in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

Celebrate Earth Day with a nature getaway in Cook County
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FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton highlights a nearby Cook County escape where viewers can reconnect with nature on Earth Day.

Expert analysis: Strait of Hormuz tensions rise despite extended Iran ceasefire
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A political expert breaks down why attacks continue despite a ceasefire extension, what’s behind delayed diplomacy, and how the standoff could impact global oil and gas prices.

Reward offered for Chicago armed robbers captured in viral video

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of two suspects who attacked and robbed a man at gunpoint two months ago in Fulton Market.

Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.

Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire tensions escalate
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Iran targeted multiple vessels in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday after the U.S. extended a fragile ceasefire, highlighting rising tensions and uncertainty in the region.

Tensions rise after Iran attack on three ships as US blockade continues

President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.

Chicago man arrested on Red Line with nearly 80 grams of weed on 4/20, sheriff says

A Chicago man was arrested on 4/20 after sheriff’s police say he had nearly 80 grams of weed on a CTA train. It's also his second arrest on the Red line this month.