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.

Grant Park food truck works to rebuild after fire
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A food truck in Grant Park was completely taken out by a fire, and now they're starting over to serve the community the love.  Lauren Scafidi shows us how Squeels on Wheels is working to rebuild. 

Mother demands arrest after deadly shooting in Hyde Park
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The mother of the 16-year-old boy that was shot and killed at a bus stop on the South Side is speaking out for the first time tonight. She's furious because she says police know who the shooter is and no one has been arrested.      Leslie Moreno has been following this story. She joins us live with more from the mother.

Man killed, 3 women hospitalized after Little Village shooting, police say
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A man is dead and three women are hospitalized — one in critical condition — following a shooting Wednesday in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, authorities said.

Illinois House approved 'mega projects' bill
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As the Bears could be  one step closer to building a new stadium Illinois.  The Illinois state house passes the "mega projects" bill. Now the Illinois governor is weighing in. That bill now heads to the Illinois state senate where there are sure to be questions about it.  Our Paris Schutz breaks down what you need to know.

Millionaire's tax, movement with Bears' 'mega projects' bill | The Chicago Report
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The millionaire's tax is up for a committee vote, and new movement on the 'mega projects' bill tied to the Bears new stadium in Arlington Heights. All this and more on "The Chicago Report." 

Former Aloha motel converted into housing | The Chicago Report
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An abandoned Cicero Avenue motel in the Ashburn neighborhood is getting a facelift. Now, the former Aloha Motel will become a transitional housing shelter.