Breaking down benefits of dry January | ChicagoNOW
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Dry January has been getting more and more popular. Dr. Veronica Loy with Rush University Medical Center joins live in studio to share more about the benefits of participating in this years dry January.

Chicago man charged months after Red Line robbery, police say

Chicago police say an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged months after a robbery on a Loop CTA train.

Hilton removing MN hotel that denied ICE bookings from its system

Hilton says it is removing the Minnesota hotel from its system that was accused of denying ICE agent bookings after the company says the franchisee failed to address the issue.

Illinois crime shifts after SAFE-T Act shows its impact

More than two years after Illinois eliminated cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, statewide crime data shows no increase in violent crime, but law enforcement leaders in rural parts of the state say the reform has created new public safety challenges that statistics alone do not capture.

Nicolás Maduro appears in U.S. court, pleads not guilty; reaction to capture
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After a dramatic weekend arrest, Nicolás Maduro makes his first U.S. federal court appearance as Washington debates the operation and Venezuela’s political and economic future remains uncertain.

Chicago man charged with stealing over $1,200 of merchandise from Macy's

A Chicago man has been charged with felony retail theft after police said he tried to leave a downtown department store with more than $1,200 worth of merchandise.

Chicago weather: January thaw holds with clouds and fog

Chicago’s January thaw continues through late week before cooler air and a light rain-snow mix return this weekend.

Chicago Snowballs aim to mix baseball and entertainment
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A new baseball team is going to slip into Chicago, but the Snowballs aren't chasing championships. They're just playing for the crowd.

New details arise in sudden closure of popular Chicago restaurant
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Following the closure of McCormick & Schmick’s in Chicago’s Loop, a former employee said staff learned the restaurant was shutting down on their final day of work.

Venezuelans in Chicago react to Maduro's capture with relief, skepticism
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From celebration to caution, Chicago’s Venezuelan community is reacting to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by U.S. forces.

Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’

Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.

Venezuelans in Chicago react with relief, skepticism after Maduro's capture

From celebration to caution, Chicago’s Venezuelan community is reacting to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by U.S. forces.

Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after 'illegal orders' video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."