Man in custody after trying to start fire on CTA train, causing delays

Service on the CTA BLue Line was briefly shut down Tuesday morning after a rider tried to start a fire on a moving train in the Loop.

Man arrested in Wisconsin to face Chicago murder charge

A Chicago man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting in the Roseland neighborhood earlier this year.

Women behind Malört: Uncovering a lesser-known part of Chicago’s iconic spirit
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CH Distillery’s Katey “Bunny” Rafanello discusses the role women have played in shaping Malört’s history and how opportunities for women in the spirits industry are evolving.

Friend donates liver, helping woman beat advanced colorectal cancer: 'Another chance at life'

A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer is now cancer-free after a liver transplant from a lifelong friend, highlighting a promising treatment option for select patients.

Expert analysis: Airport lines surge as shutdown forces ICE agents to help
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A travel risk expert explains what’s really happening behind long TSA lines, the role ICE agents are playing at airports like O’Hare, and how travelers can navigate delays during the ongoing government shutdown.

ICE agents deployed to O'Hare amid TSA staffing shortage
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The partial government shutdown has led thousands of TSA agents to work without pay and that means a lot of them are calling out sick, leading to huge security lines. At O'Hare, ICE agents are being assigned to help.

President Trump cites progress in Iran talks, but officials push back
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Professor Ian Hurd of Northwestern University discusses the conflicting claims between President Trump and Iranian officials, the prolonged nature of the conflict, and its global implications.

Chicago crime: 63-year-old charged in Back of the Yards shooting

A 63-year-old man has been charged with a shooting that left another man seriously wounded last weekend in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood.

Chicago weather: Rollercoaster forecast on the way

A roller coaster forecast brings a warmup with potential storms Thursday, followed by a brief cooldown and a pleasant weekend.