Neighbors push back on redevelopment plans for former Mars Candy factory in Galewood
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Residents say the proposed 500-unit housing development could strain the neighborhood and are calling instead for community investment like libraries, youth programs, and local resources.

Gary's Freddie Gibbs wins a Grammy
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Gary just made music history! Freddie Gibbs becomes the city’s first rapper to win a Grammy.

Suburban Chicago boy burned after NeeDoh toy explodes in microwave

A 9-year-old suburban Chicago boy is recovering after he microwaved a NeeDoh sensory toy, causing it to explode and burn his face and hands.

DOJ says new Epstein files don’t support additional charges
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As newly released Epstein investigation records draw attention for referencing major public figures, the Justice Department is stressing that the material does not support additional criminal prosecutions.

BMX community mourns teen after fatal accident at Northwest Indiana track
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The BMX community in Northwest Indiana is grieving after a 13-year-old boy died from critical injuries he suffered at a local track over the weekend. 

Bodycams being deployed to every federal officer in Minneapolis, Noem says

In the aftermath of two deadly shootings involving federal law enforcement officers in Minneapolis, Sec. Kristi Noem says body cameras are being deployed immediately to the Twin Cities for every federal officer.

Chicago City Council set for key vote on controversial Snap Curfew ordinance
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Chicago City Council could vote as soon as tomorrow on a proposed “snap curfew” ordinance that would allow police to issue time-and-place orders banning minors from gathering in certain public spaces with 12 hours’ notice. 

AI bots have created their own social network – should humans be worried? | ChicagoLIVE
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A new social media platform designed for artificial intelligence agents, known as Moltbook, is drawing attention for allowing A.I. systems to communicate without human participation 

Health care costs could decide the midterms, new poll suggests | ChicagoLIVE
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Health care costs top Americans’ economic worries and are expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterm elections, according to a new KFF Health poll.  

How ‘just for fun’ Super Bowl bets can wreck your wallet | ChicagoLIVE
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With billions expected to be wagered this year, credit counselor Michael McAuliffe shares tips on avoiding common betting traps and how to recover if losses spiral out of control. 

Chalmers STEAM Elementary unveils chicken coop honoring Black scientist Mary Logan Riddick | ChicagoLIVE
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Chalmers STEAM Elementary School in North Lawndale celebrated the dedication of a new chicken coop honoring Dr. Mary Logan Riddick, a pioneering biologist whose research on chicken embryos advanced the understanding of human development.