Illini wheelchair basketball team makes Final Four run
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The Illinois men's basketball team wasn't the only Illinois squad making it to a Final Four this season. The men's wheelchair team also made a deep run in their playoff tournament.

Bodycam video shows violent Hazel Crest arrest of Uber driver
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Newly released bodycam video shows a Hazel Crest officer taking an Uber driver to the ground without warning, raising questions about use of force.

Why the Illini will return to the Final 4 soon | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Kendall Gill joined Tina Nguyen in studio to recap the Illini's tough Final 4 loss to UCONN on Saturday. What caused the Illini's cold shooting? Also, Kendall reflects on what the Illini returning to prominence means for him and other Illini alumni. Plus, how quickly can Brad Underwood get this program back to the Final 4?

Why the Bulls are still an attractive destination | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Kendall Gill joined Tina Nguyen in studio to react to the huge news that the Bulls have fired Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley. What does this mean for the Bulls moving forward, and are they an attractive destination? Plus, does Kendall believe Billy Donovan will return as head coach next season?

Why the Illini will return to the Final 4 soon | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Kendall Gill joined Tina Nguyen in studio to recap the Illini's tough Final 4 loss to UCONN on Saturday. What caused the Illini's cold shooting? Also, Kendall reflects on what the Illini returning to prominence means for him and other Illini alumni. Plus, how quickly can Brad Underwood get this program back to the Final 4?

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon
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Hunter Miller, with the Adler Planetarium, joins FOX Chicago to talk about Artemis II's trip around the moon. 

Chicago mayor claps back at Housing Authority chair over CEO pick
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Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is responding to criticism from a man he's trying to fire over the confirmation of the new head of the Chicago Housing Authority.

Dolton firefighters protest over safety concerns
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Dolton firefighters are protesting outside Village Hall, saying mismanagement, damaged equipment, and poor communication are putting their safety at risk.

Chicago bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash identified
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A bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Chicago's Southwest Side has been identified as police search for the driver.

U.S. rescues missing airman from Iran | ChicagoLIVE
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Seth Krummrich, vice president of Global Guardian and retired army colonel, joins us to talk about the U.S.' rescue of a missing airman from Iran. 

Artemis II crew flies farther from Earth than ever before
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NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are making history as they travel past the moon and begin their journey back to Earth.

Gun rights for some felons could be restored by federal program | ChicagoLIVE
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Barton Morris, an attorney, joined us to talk about a new federal program that could lead to some individuals with non-violent felonies on their record getting back their right to own a gun.

Lake County Sheriff's Office investigating AI crimes | ChicagoLIVE
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AI crimes are on the rise and the Lake County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating AI-related crimes. This comes after an incident involving AI-generated explicit images at Lake Zurich High School last week.

Bill pushes paper option for digital coupons | ChicagoLIVE
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State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-Illinois) joins us in studio to talk about House Bill 45, a consumer protection bill for digital coupons and what it could do for you if passed.

Bakery responds to messages of concern after April Fool's joke | ChicagoNOW
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Detroit’s Homestead Kitchen Artisan Cakery shared an AI-generated, unsettling lamb-shaped cake for Easter on April Fools’ Day, featuring bulging eyes and crooked teeth. Some viewers expressed concern, prompting the bakery to clarify the post was a prank and share a photo of their real lamb cake. The owner acknowledged the joke caused commotion but noted it inspired ideas for new, whimsical cake designs for customers with a sense of humor.

Costco's hot dog deal inspires a bourbon | ChicagoNOW
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Costco’s $1.50 hot dog deal inspired a limited-edition single-barrel bourbon called “I Got That Dog In Me”, sold for $85.99 and quickly sold out at the Washington, DC store. The bourbon is 126-proof (63.05% alcohol) and bottled by Rare Character Whiskey Co. in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Why retailers are rushing back to downtown Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Retail and grocery activity in downtown Chicago is starting to evolve into a new chapter of success, after setbacks caused by the COVID pandemic. Walter Wahlfeldt, Managing Director, Retail Corporate Services & Midwest Retail Lead at JLL joins via zoom to share more.

NASA shares the Artemis II food menu—and it may surprise you | ChciagoNOW
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The Artemis II mission, launched April 1, 2026, marks NASA’s first manned journey to orbit the moon since 1972, lasting 10 days. NASA released the mission’s food menu, featuring 189 unique items, showing a major upgrade from classic space fare like astronaut ice cream. Social media reactions were mostly impressed, with users noting the menu’s “gourmet” quality and variety, though some were underwhelmed by prepackaged meals.