Illini wheelchair basketball team makes Final Four run
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The Illinois men's basketball team wasn't the only Illinois squad making it to a Final Four this season. The men's wheelchair team also made a deep run in their playoff tournament.

Bodycam video shows violent Hazel Crest arrest of Uber driver
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Newly released bodycam video shows a Hazel Crest officer taking an Uber driver to the ground without warning, raising questions about use of force.

Chicago mayor claps back at CHA chair over CEO pick

Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is clapping back at some accusations from a man he's trying to fire.

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon
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Hunter Miller, with the Adler Planetarium, joins FOX Chicago to talk about Artemis II's trip around the moon. 

Chicago mayor claps back at Housing Authority chair over CEO pick
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Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is responding to criticism from a man he's trying to fire over the confirmation of the new head of the Chicago Housing Authority.

I-80 crash leaves driver dead, lane closures in Joliet, police say

A single-car crash on Interstate 80 in southwest suburban Joliet on Monday afternoon left one person dead and lanes of traffic shut down.

Dolton firefighters protest over safety concerns
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Dolton firefighters are protesting outside Village Hall, saying mismanagement, damaged equipment, and poor communication are putting their safety at risk.

Chicago bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash identified
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A bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Southwest Side has been identified as police search for the driver.

Inflation fears could push Fed to raise interest rates, key official says

Amid fears that prices are starting to rise too quickly again, the Federal Reserve may opt to tap the brakes on inflation with a potential rate hike later this week, a top official warned.

These states rank as the best places to work from home, analysis finds

A new WalletHub analysis highlights how location continues to shape the remote work experience, even as flexible arrangements remain common after the pandemic.

Gun rights for some felons could be restored by federal program | ChicagoLIVE
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Barton Morris, an attorney, joined us to talk about a new federal program that could lead to some individuals with non-violent felonies on their record getting back their right to own a gun.

Lake County Sheriff's Office investigating AI crimes | ChicagoLIVE
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AI crimes are on the rise and the Lake County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating AI-related crimes. This comes after an incident involving AI-generated explicit images at Lake Zurich High School last week.

White Sox move Tuesday game earlier due to cold weather

Anticipating one of the coldest days of the week, the Chicago White Sox have moved up the start time for Tuesday’s game.

Family says 3-year-old immigrant girl was allegedly sexually abused while in federal custody

The family of a 3-year-old girl alleges that she endured sexual abuse while in a foster home after immigration officers separated the child from her mother when they crossed the border illegally in 2025.

Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Woman, 76, found dead in Oak Lawn; person of interest identified

An investigation has been launched after a 76-year-old woman was found dead inside a residence Sunday afternoon in suburban Oak Lawn.

Bakery responds to messages of concern after April Fool's joke | ChicagoNOW
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Detroit’s Homestead Kitchen Artisan Cakery shared an AI-generated, unsettling lamb-shaped cake for Easter on April Fools’ Day, featuring bulging eyes and crooked teeth. Some viewers expressed concern, prompting the bakery to clarify the post was a prank and share a photo of their real lamb cake. The owner acknowledged the joke caused commotion but noted it inspired ideas for new, whimsical cake designs for customers with a sense of humor.