Cook County prosecutor lays out plan to charge federal agents
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Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke on Thursday announced a new policy detailing how federal agents would be investigated and potentially charged after violent clashes tied to “Operation Midway Blitz.” She says the goal is simple: no one is above the law.

Hammond Bears? Indiana residents react
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People in Hammond are split.  Some are excited, thinking maybe this could put the city on the map.  Others are a little skeptical, wondering what this would mean for traffic taxes.  Tia Ewing's been hearing it all.

2 dancers killed, 3 injured in Bishop Ford crash
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A tragic crash on the Bishop Ford Freeway is hitting Chicago’s dance community especially hard tonight.   Two people with Ultimate Threat Dance Corp. did not make it.  Leslie Moreno just talked to the mom of one of the victims.

Pritzker 'surprised' after Bears signal shift to Indiana
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Indiana lawmakers advanced a bill on Thursday to lure the Chicago Bears away as Illinois lawmakers say they were blindsided by the news.

SWAT situation ends in Arlington Heights
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A standoff just ended in Arlington Heights.  Joanie Lum is out there right now.

Milwaukee’s Summerfest unveils star-studded 2026 lineup | ChicagoLIVE
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Organizers of Summerfest revealed a 2026 roster featuring Jelly Roll, Muse and other major acts across three weekends along Lake Michigan.  

University of Chicago scientists discover new Spinosaurus species in Sahara | ChicagoLIVE
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Paul Sereno, a professor at the University of Chicago, led a team that discovered Spinosaurus mirabilis in Niger’s central Sahara. The species is named for its distinctive scimitar-shaped crest. 

Hammond mayor on Bears moving to Arlington Heights
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Hammond, Ind. Mayor Thomas McDermott comments on the Chicago Bears possible move to Arlington Heights.

Hammond Mayor to Bears: 'Come to Hammond"
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Hammond, Ind. Mayor Thomas McDermott has a message for the Chicago Bears on their potential move to Indiana.

Hammond mayor thinks the Bears will pick Indiana over Illinois
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Hammond, Ind. Mayor Thomas McDermott says that he thinks the Chicago Bears will choose Indiana over Illinois at the end of the day.

 Why some taxpayers could see bigger refunds this year | ChicagoLIVE
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IRS spokesperson Yviand Serbones Hernandez shares what’s driving higher average refunds, how much of an increase filers can expect and whether the trend could continue in future tax years.  

 Appeals court reinstates $20M class action over Chicago ticketing | ChicagoLIVE
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Attorney Jacie C. Zolna said the Illinois First District Appellate Court reinstated a class action lawsuit alleging Chicago improperly kept fine revenue from tens of thousands of cellphone traffic tickets. 

Naperville residents rally against data center plan | ChicagoLIVE
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Rich Janor, a Naperville resident who organized opposition efforts, said community concerns about diesel generators, air quality and zoning played a key role in the City Council’s decision to vote down the proposal. 

 Glory! Glory! art exhibition honors Black History Month
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The Glory! Glory! art exhibition, presented by Pigment International, celebrates Black History Month through powerful and inspiring works. Founder Patricia Andrews-Keenan and featured artist Reggie McFly join us in studio to share what visitors can expect. 

MSI: The science behind the Olympic Winter Games
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As you watch the Winter Olympic Games, you’re not just watching incredibly talented athletes at work, you’re also seeing science in action! John Llewellyn, Griffin MSI Senior Exhibit Strategist is here to tell us all about the different types of science you can observe. 

Get Behind the Vest: 12th annual pancake breakfast supports Chicago police | ChicagoNOW
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Thousands are expected to attend 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea’s 12th annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast. The event raises money for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest initiative, which funds new bulletproof vests for Chicago police officers. 

How much gas should you pass? | ChicagoNOW
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Everyone passes gas, but how much is too much? Scientists at the University of Maryland are working to find out. Brantley Hall, an assistant professor leading the research, joins us to explain.