Summer House cast reacts to Amanda Batula and West Wilson romance reveal | ChicagoNOW
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Summer House cast members Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed their relationship on March 31, calling it "very new" and asking for privacy due to reality show scrutiny. The Summer House cast was largely surprised; a source says Batula and Wilson had kept it secret, causing confusion and feelings of betrayal among friends.

Jen Shah breaks silence after prison | ChicagoNOW
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After serving nearly three years in prison for wire fraud, former reality-TV star Jen Shah says she's ready to turn over a new leaf. "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" alum, who was originally given a six-and-a-half-year sentence, was released in December after two years and 10 months. She now says she is committed to repaying $6.5 million in restitution and hopes people will see her as more than her criminal case.

Leo Gonzalez: from failed reporter to stand-up comedian | ChicagoNOW
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Comedian Leo Gonzalez has been gaining a big fan base thanks to his viral comedy videos. He has several shows at Chicago Improv the weekend of April 3rd. He joins live on ChicagoNOW to share how he went from behind the scenes at a local news station to blowing up on his first viral video.

Chicago's last Black-owned bowling alley, closing after support fades | Block Club x ChicagoNOW
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Skyway Lanes, Chicago's last Black-owned bowling alley is closing after a surge of support fades. A fundraiser to save the Far South Side bowling alley drew over $25,000 in donations but that still wasn't enough to for the second-generation owners to fix the alley's financial problems.

Visa running out for neighborhood runner | Block Club x ChicagoNOW
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Joabe Barbosa set a Guinness Record for fastest time visiting every "L" station, and he's trying to get another for running every city street. But with his visa set to expire, he's inviting every Chicagoan on one last run. Block Club's Jon Hansen joins to share more on  this story.

No joke: KitKat launches a tracker to help recover stolen candy bars | ChicagoNOW
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Thieves in Europe stole an entire truck carrying about 12 tons of KitKat bars from a Nestlé shipment leaving Italy. Nestlé launched an online “stolen KitKat tracker” so people can check if their chocolate is from the stolen batch using an 8-digit code. The company insists the tracker is real and not an April Fool’s joke, despite the April 1 announcement.

Joliet police investigation: Shelter-in-place lifted, man charged in narcotics case

A Joliet police investigation prompted a brief shelter-in-place Thursday morning before officers detained a suspect and recovered a gun, ammunition, and suspected drugs, leading to multiple charges.

TMZ: Vanessa Trump supporting Tiger Woods amid DUI fallout | ChicagoNOW
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TMZ Sports was told that his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, is standing by Tiger Woods as he faces the aftermath of his arrest. TMZ's Michael Babcock joins ChicagoNOW to share the latest on this story.

TMZ: Puka Nacua checked into rehab last month | ChicagoNOW
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Puka Nacua is getting help this offseason. The Los Angeles Rams superstar checked into a holistic treatment center to focus on "personal growth" early last month. He checked into the facility weeks before a woman accused him of biting her during a New Year's Eve outing.

Pilsen Via Crucis brings Good Friday to life through faith and community
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Organizers and performers share how the decades-old Pilsen Via Crucis continues to move thousands, blending tradition, culture, and powerful personal reflection each Good Friday.

Chicago suburb relaunches free bus service with major upgrades for residents
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Niles Mayor George Alpogianis shares what’s new in the village’s revamped free bus program, why it’s returning now, and how residents can take advantage of the service.

Chicago mayor doubles down on immigrant 'assault' comment after Sheridan Gorman's death

Chicago's mayor in a Tuesday news conference doubled down on recent comments that sparked backlash in the wake of the killing of 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman.

Is the mission really near complete? Breaking down Trump’s Iran address
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A political science expert analyzes President Trump’s latest claims on the Middle East operation, questioning whether victory is close, what comes next for Iran, and how allies and Americans may be impacted.