Tax tips to know before you file | ChicagoNOW
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Tax season is here and there are new tax breaks you may not know about. Rachel Richards, CPA and head of Tax at Gelt, joins via zoom to breakdown these new deductions.

Brianna Aguilera: Death ruled suicide by medical examiner

The Travis County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of 19-year-old Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera a suicide.

A mother's journey raising a son with Angelman Syndrome | ChicagoNOW
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Angelman Syndrome impacts 1 in 15,000 people. Elizabeth O'Connor joins in studio to share more about her son Ryan, who has Angelman Syndrome. International Angelman day is February 15th.

Bronzeville flower shop preps Valentine’s Day bouquets
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Shavon Francis of Fleurish Chicago shares tips for keeping arrangements fresh and highlights local options for last-minute Valentine’s Day flowers.

Chicago suburb warns of AI voice cloning scams that impersonate loved ones

A Chicago-area police department is warning residents about a new scam using artificial intelligence to clone voices and impersonate loved ones.

Garfield Ridge coffee shop rallies community support after ICE backlash
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A Cup of Joe Coffeehouse in Garfield Ridge is receiving an outpouring of support after owners say they were harassed over a social media post critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,

Mayor Brandon Johnson faces budget scrutiny as council launches accountability coalition
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson promoted the city’s economic outlook while aldermen, including Gil Villegas, announced a new coalition to monitor budget spending, city debt and public safety concerns.

Aurora students to walk out to protest ICE

Aurora students are staging a school walkout Friday to protest against federal immigration agents.

Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

Chicago police officers crash into CTA bus in Ukrainian Village

A CTA passenger was injured after Chicago police officers crashed into a bus early Friday in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood.