Taco Bell drops 20 new menu items — including dessert Crunchwrap | ChicagoNOW
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Taco Bell just announced 20 new menu items at its Live Más Live gala — and confirmed Nacho Fries are staying on the menu permanently. New additions include Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Cheesy G Sliders, a Crème Brulee Crunchwrap, Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie and several Cantina favorites.

Viral video shows Waymo stopping in busy intersection | ChicagoNOW
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A viral video shows a tense moment during a Waymo ride in Arizona, when the driverless vehicle suddenly stopped in the middle of a busy intersection. The incident comes as Waymo prepares to launch operations in Chicago.

Cubs and Sox fans could gain 22 pounds this season, study finds | ChicagoNOW
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A new study says Cubs and Sox fans are projected to gain 22 pounds this baseball season. Fans reportedly eat an extra 753 calories on game days, with stadium attendees consuming the most.

Hamilton is back in Chicago — and there’s a themed happy hour to match | ChicagoNOW
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Hit Broadway show “Hamilton” is back in Chicago for a limited run! We’re celebrating with The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar – they’ve got a special Hamilton-themed happy hour! 

South Side cheer team Black Onyx All Stars celebrates national competition success
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Coach Imani and team members Ayanna and Ivaree from Black Onyx All Stars share how their South Side program is building champions, confidence, and community through competitive cheer.

Drone footage shows Illinois homes decimated by tornado
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Several homes were destroyed in the wake of a tornado that touched down Tuesday night in south suburban Kankakee.

Joliet Slammers to play historic game inside Old Joliet Prison for Route 66 centennial
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Joliet Slammers owner Night Train Veeck shares how the team will celebrate the U.S. Route 66 centennial with a special baseball game and fan events inside the iconic Old Joliet Prison.

Obama Presidential Center seeks Chicago volunteers to become community ambassadors
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The Obama Foundation launches a new ambassador volunteer program ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, inviting Chicagoans to help welcome visitors and support its community mission.

Trump ramps up pressure to pass voting restrictions bill
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Political scientist Constance Mixon breaks down the controversial Save Act, why it’s tied to the government shutdown fight, and what it could mean for voter registration and election integrity in the U.S.

9 hurt, homes heavily damaged by tornado in Kankakee County
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Kankakee County officials reported that nine people suffered minor injuries Tuesday night as a tornado touched down in the south suburb.

Is Iran war raising the risk of sleeper cells or lone-wolf attacks in US?
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Former FBI agent Ross Rice explains what “sleeper cells” really are, whether they exist in the U.S., and how federal agencies respond to potential lone-wolf threats as tensions around Iran escalate.

2 killed after tornado touches down in northwest Indiana
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Two people were killed and several others were injured after tornadoes ripped through northwest Indiana on Tuesday night. 

Four tornadoes tore through Illinois, Indiana during severe storms, NWS says
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The National Weather Service said at least four tornadoes may have touched down across parts of Illinois and Indiana during severe storms that moved through the Chicago area on Tuesday.

Timelapse captures large rotating wall cloud over Pontiac, Illinois
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WATCH: Dramatic timelapse footage shows a large rotating wall cloud forming over Pontiac, Illinois earlier today.  Credit: Nate's Dronography via Storyful