How stress affects your heart and what you can do about it
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A Mayo Clinic cardiologist explains how chronic stress impacts heart health, key warning signs to watch for, and simple ways to reduce stress during National Stress Month.

Lawmakers push back as Trump administration weighs Spirit Airlines bailout
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The White House is reportedly considering a $500 million rescue plan for Spirit Airlines, but the proposal faces bipartisan skepticism on Capitol Hill.

Man, 42, shot during fight near Union Station
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A 42-year-old man was shot near Union Station in Chicago during the Thursday morning rush hour.

Old Irving Brewing Co. now making Billy Goat Tavern's signature IPA and pilsner | Block Club Chicago
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The Northwest Side brewery is taking over production of the iconic burger joint’s beers from Darien, Illinois-based Miskatonic, which shut down early this year. Starting next week, the Billy Goat Tavern’s six locations will begin pouring its signature Billy Goat IPA and Billy Goat Pilsner brewed by Old Irving Brewing Co., 4419 W. Montrose Ave., according to the two businesses. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins to share more.

Local favorite 'Pretty Cool Ice Cream' goes national | Block Club Chicago x ChiccagoNOW
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Pretty Cool Ice Cream, the sweet treat company with a store in Logan Square, is expanding with a production facility in Irving Park that will help the company triple its output to meet demand. Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen joins to share more.

312 Sports' Dan Bernstein gives NFL Draft Preview | ChicagoNOW
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Dan Berstein from 312 Sports Podcast Network and Host of  'Dan Berstein Unfiltered' joins live in studio to give a preview of the NFL Draft.

Bears superfan talks NFL Draft | ChicagoNOW
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The 2026 NFL Draft is happening later tonight and Bears superfan Dave Swerski is live in studio to talk all about what he hopes to see from 'Da Bears'.

TMZ: 'Superman' production upsets Atlanta prisoners over alleged security restrictions | ChicagoNOW
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Superman fans are stoked about the sequel to James Gunn's DC blockbuster that has started production in Georgia but a group of local prisoners is not so happy. TMZ has learned from an inside source that inmates at FCI Atlanta are upset that "Man of Tomorrow" production is being shot inside the facility and blocking access to commissary. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to share more.

Reaction to Bears stadium bill advancing in Illinois
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The Illinois House has approved a bill that the Chicago Bears have said is necessary for them to build a new stadium in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

TMZ: D4vd transferred to same L.A. jail as Nick Reiner | ChicagoNOW
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The singer who is charged with murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas has been transferred to Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Downtown Los Angeles. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that D4vd was transferred there because authorities want him under better supervision because of his celebrity status and high-profile case. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to share more on this story.

Chicago celebrates International Jazz Day with free concerts and standout performances
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Organizers preview a can’t-miss show honoring jazz legend Lil Hardin Armstrong while highlighting the city’s weeklong, free celebration of the genre’s history and evolution.

Southland College Prep seniors earn 100% college acceptance, millions in scholarships
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Robert Lane and Leilani Barnes discuss the milestone achievement, including full-ride offers to top universities and the role academics and the arts played in their success.

Pato O’Ward previews Indy 500 as “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” nears
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IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward discusses racing in front of 350,000 fans, the magnitude of the Indy 500, and his pursuit of a long-awaited victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Chicago Bears honor student-athletes while expanding youth football programs
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Bears football development director Gustavo Silva and Oswego East standout Danielle Stone discuss the team’s growing investment in youth football and the impact of the Community High School All-Star Award.

Families of Chatham crash victims file lawsuit, seek accountability nearly a year later
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Attorney Lance D. Northcutt from Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard outlines the legal claims, the families’ push for justice and safety changes, and how loved ones are coping after a crash that killed five and seriously injured several children.

Bears fans brace for a tense night as the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off
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With no early pick, Chicago fans anxiously watch round one, debating protection for Caleb Williams, possible trades, and top prospects like Zion Young and TJ Parker.

Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate as U.S. and Iran enforce rival blockades
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Paul Poast, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, breaks down the risks of a rare double blockade and Iran’s internal power struggle.