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 Chicago Public Schools just put out numbers that should make people pay attention.

A new community space on Chicago’s South Side is aiming to turn access into opportunity.

Five people are now in custody in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife.

It's not just us dealing with this cold. There’s a polar vortex dropping temperatures all over the country. A big snow storm’s headed to the South. Millions will be in the system's path as it moves north.   Fox Weather's Brandy Campbell has more.

People in Minnesota are calling for a boycott of businesses and schools as protests continue over ongoing immigration enforcement. Images of a young child being taken into custody are sparking even more controversy.

On this episode of “Week in Review,” we break down Indiana’s push to lure the Bears, skyrocketing utility bills and how shelters are responding during brutal cold. We also look at a devastating church fire, housing discrimination questions following an ICE raid, City Council action on hemp products and major development decisions across the region. Plus, updates on Bally’s casino construction, a new Amazon store coming to Orland Park and Chicago nominees for the James Beard Awards. 

A top Indiana lawmaker wants the Bears to put some more skin in the game in the ongoing stadium saga. 

New reporting raises concerns about a potential crisis facing Chicago Public Schools as enrollment shifts. The issue is not only fewer school-age children and fewer families choosing CPS. According to Kids First Chicago, the larger concern is that the city still lacks a concrete plan to support smaller schools and ensure students continue to have access to core classes, extracurriculars and advanced coursework.

A new nationwide report shows smoking rates are increasing among Gen Z, raising concerns among health advocates. Brian King of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids explains what’s driving the trend, how emerging products like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches play a role and why experts say states need to act now to prevent long-term health impacts.