Route 66 is turning 100 and Lou Mitchell’s remains its first stop
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Route 66 turns 100 this November, and Lou Mitchell's is known as the first stop on the historic road. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce shows what makes the restaurant so special.

CTA crime: Chicago man charged in downtown Blue Line stabbing

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a stabbing earlier this month on the CTA Blue Line in the Loop.

Body recovered after teen went missing in Lake Michigan at NW Indiana beach

Search crews have recovered the body of a boy who went missing in Lake Michigan Monday evening at a beach in Michigan City, officials said.

Is Tornado Alley shifting toward Illinois?
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Illinois has recorded a state-leading number of tornadoes this year, prompting questions about whether tornado activity is increasing in the Midwest and what researchers are learning about changing severe weather patterns.

The psychology behind Chicago 'teen takeovers' and risky group behavior
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As Chicago leaders review youth jobs and programming as a strategy to reduce teen takeovers, a psychologist explains the factors that draw young people to large gatherings, the role of peer influence and FOMO, and whether structured activities can provide a meaningful alternative.

How a Chicago gun violence reduction department would work
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Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Freeman-Wilson discusses a proposal to create a permanent Department of Gun Violence Reduction, efforts to address the causes of violence and questions about accountability, investment and public safety in Chicago neighborhoods.

Man accused in fire that killed CFD captain returns to court

A man accused in the fire that killed Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer is due back in court Wednesday. Here's what to know.

Man accused in CFD captain's death due in court
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A man accused in the fire that killed Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer is due back in court Wednesday.

Chicago Hounds celebrate historic championship season

The Chicago Hounds have been celebrating ever since capturing the Major League Rugby championship Sunday.

Community leaders push back on public funding for Chicago Fire stadium at The 78
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Community leaders from Chinatown, Bronzeville and nearby neighborhoods are pushing back against a new plan to use public money for the Chicago Fire stadium project at The 78.