Suspected burglar found stuck in Waukegan restaurant vent, police say

A suspected burglar ended up covered in grease and calling for help after police say he became stuck in a vent at a Waukegan brunch restaurant.

Hammond firefighters to transform historic substation
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The City of Hammond was already trying to bring some energy back to its downtown before the proposed Bears stadium. A group of Hammond firefighters is working on that transformation.

Homewood connects tornado-impacted residents with recovery resources at new center
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Homewood is connecting residents impacted by the recent EF-1 tornado with resources to help them recover. They just opened a new spot in the village for anyone who needs help. 

NFL Commissioner confirms meeting with Illinois lawmakers over Bears stadium
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed Wednesday that he's been talking with Illinois lawmakers when it comes to helping the Bears build a stadium in Illinois. 

Chez Poulet: New rotisserie chicken spot opens in Bucktown
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Hear from the owner of Chez Poulet on what sets his rotisserie chicken restaurant apart as it opens in Bucktown. 

Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE, held at major deportation hub in Louisiana

Controversial former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is being held in federal immigration custody in Louisiana, Fox News has learned.

Nashville International Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton

It’s official: Nashville International Airport will be named after Tennessee native daughter and country legend Dolly Parton. 

Postal worker murder arrest, cold case DNA, BTS & more | Week in Review
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On this episode of Week in Review: An arrest in the 2024 murder of a postal worker, new DNA evidence in the Tammy Zywicki cold case and a proposal that could get you from downtown to O'Hare in 15 minutes. Plus, BTS takes over Soldier Field and a look back at Bears gear through the years.

How Dolly Parton improved our world: ‘She was helping everyone’

Dolly Parton’s influence reached far beyond country music. Here’s how her life and work changed lives around the world.

Local business owner recieved no notice of 2-month road closure | ChicagoLive
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Pattie Sheehan the owner of Second Act Cancer Recovery Boutique was surprised Monday morning to find the stretch of Lincoln Avenue between Wrightwood and Diversey closed as part of a Chicago Department of Water Management project. The project is replacing nearly 3,000 feet of water main and lead service lines along the stretch and could take 2-months to complete. More than 30 businesses along Lincoln Avenue were not informed and are scrambling to figure out how patrons can reach them.

Gary Airport secures grant for new air traffic control tower | ChicagoLIVE
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The Gary Chicago International Airport has secured the final funding to begin construction on a new air traffic control tower. The new tower is scheduled to be completed next year. Executive Director of GCIA Dan Vicari joins to share more.

Trump awards Artemis II astronauts Congressional Space Medal of Honor
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President Donald Trump honored NASA's Artemis II crew Friday, awarding each astronaut the Congressional Space Medal of Honor during a ceremony at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Trump administration pushes ahead with border wall on tribal land

The Trump administration is advancing plans to build a border wall on a Native American reservation, proceeding with the project despite objections from tribal leadership.

Chicago-area softball coach wanted on child sex abuse charges

Police are searching for a Chicago-area man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl while serving as her softball hitting coach.