Perfect gift for the New York Times games lover in your life | ChicagoNOW
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Everyone’s been loving the New York Times’ puzzles like Wordle or Connections and now you can play some of your favorites without needing an internet connection. New York Times Games puzzle editor, Joel Fagliano, joins via zoom to share more about this game book.

Why a U.S. aircraft carrier is heading to Venezuela and what could happen next
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A foreign policy expert breaks down why the U.S. launched recent strikes near Venezuela, how Caracas is responding, and whether tensions could escalate into a wider conflict or be resolved through diplomacy.

Chicago police seek two men after deadly robbery in Little Village
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Chicago police have released video of two men wanted in connection with a Little Village jewelry store robbery that turned deadly last weekend.

Video shows men wanted in Little Village double homicide, police say

Chicago police have released video of two men wanted in connection with a Little Village jewelry store robbery that turned deadly last weekend.

DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.

After reported ICE visit, Oak Park neighbors launch 'whistle brigade' for alerts

A quiet weekend food drive in Oak Park took an alarming turn Saturday morning when residents reported seeing ICE agents in tactical gear near the 800 block of North Elmwood, prompting families and children to leave the area.

Judge, attorneys inspect Broadview ICE facility
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For the first time, a federal judge went behind the scenes to inspect the ICE processing facility in Broadview.

Chicago weather: A big warm-up arrives just in time for the weekend

It was another gorgeous day with plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid 50s. The average high temperature for November 13th is 50 degrees, so we came in a few degrees warmer than normal.

Federal ban puts Illinois hemp businesses on the clock to shut down
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Illinois store owners, including Chitiva’s Charles Wu, say the move will push products into a gray market and hurt small businesses that have operated openly under current laws.

Who is John Beam? Famed Laney College athletic director shot

John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.

Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data

Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.

Suburban university finds football player's report of racism credible

There is new attention being drawn to the case of a Aurora University freshman who says two teammates used racist language toward him in August.