Spooky “SOS” lights go viral — then the Plainfield mystery is solved | ChicagoNOW
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Was someone secretly signaling for help? A Plainfield home with flashing lights sparked viral panic and plenty of TikTok theories. Police say the truth behind the “SOS” scare is far less sinister.

Suburban Chicago man charged after thousands of child sexual abuse images found: sheriff

A suburban Chicago man faces multiple felony charges after authorities said they found thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his cellphone and laptop.

Stereophonic — Tony-winning rock drama, now through Feb. 8 at CIBC Theatre
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Set in a 1976 music studio, Stereophonic follows an up-and-coming rock band on the cusp of superstardom — a story of pressure, breakup and breakthrough with original music by Will Butler. Starring Claire DeJean and Emilie Kouatchou, the most Tony-nominated play of all time runs at the CIBC Theatre through Feb. 8. Get tickets at the CIBC Theatre box office or official theatre site.

Romeoville senior selected to represent Illinois in prestigious U.S. Senate Youth Program
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Romeoville High School senior Elani Trejo joins us to talk about being chosen for the U.S. Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C., what she’ll experience during the weeklong program, and how she hopes to inspire other young people to engage in civic leadership.

Lurie Children’s announces new hospital planned for Downers Grove
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Dr. Thomas Shanley, president and CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital, joins us to discuss plans for a new Downers Grove facility, what services it will offer families, why the western suburbs were chosen, and what’s next for the hospital’s continued growth.

Woodstock kicks off annual Groundhog Days festival | ChicagoNOW
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Woodstock is celebrating its connection to the 1993 film Groundhog Day as the annual Groundhog Days festival runs through Feb. 2. Melissa McMahon, vice president of the Woodstock Groundhog Days Festival Committee and Woodstock Willie mascot team captain, joins us to talk about what’s ahead.

Suspect sought after attempted abduction of student near Dolton school: officials

Police are searching for a suspect after an attempted abduction of a student walking to Lincoln Elementary School in Dolton on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark has died
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We learned on Friday that the mayor of south suburban Harvey has passed away.

Here's where people in your state are moving to (and from)

A new map from the Census Bureau shows where most people in each state moved to – and from – last year.

Judge rules federal prosecutors can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione

A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

What Illinois drivers need to know before the Real ID deadline
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias breaks down the Real ID deadline, DMV access in Chicago and the suburbs, new safety proposals for e-bikes and scooters, and an investigation into a troubling red-light camera ticket mix-up.