Chicago mayor's budget rejected over controversial corporate head tax
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Chicago’s finance committee pushes back on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget, citing major concerns over the corporate head tax.

Elf on the shelf celebrates 20 years | ChicagoNOW
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Elf on the Shelf has been a holiday tradition for 20 years. To celebrate the anniversary the founders of this holiday tradition Chanda A. Bell and Christa Pitts join ChicagoNOW to share what makes the elf on a shelf so magical.

U.S. infertility crisis | ChicagoNOW
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The U.S. is currently facing an infertility crisis and it’s not because of age. Dr. Ann Shippy, author and Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician joins via zoom to dive deeper into the causes of this crisis

Using AI to find the best Black Friday deals | ChicagoNOW
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With Black Friday around the corner retailers will advertise their “amazing” deals, but some are better than others. Bobby Ghoshal, CEO of Dupe.com joins to share tips and tricks on how to find the best deals and not overpaying.

Hair by Chrissy $4,000 haircut drama reaction | ChicagoNOW
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After a smaller influencer posted a review of her $4,000 experience with Hair by Chrissy, Chrissy responded back making fun of the influencer and began selling merch. ChicagoNOW hosts Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody weigh in with their thoughts on the situation.

TMZ: Liev Schreiber cleared after hospital visit | ChicagoNOW
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Actor Liev Schreiber was hospitalized in New York City, but has since been cleared to return to work. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins via zoom to share the details on this story.

TMZ: L.A. authorities investigate Diddy sex battery claim | ChicagoNOW
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating an allegation of sexual battery against Sean "Diddy" Combs from a male music producer and publicist who claims Diddy exposed himself and asked him to assist in a sex act back in 2020. TMZ's Michael Babcock joins to share more on this investigation.

Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences goes farm-to-table for 13th annual Thanksgiving feast
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Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences students team up with local chefs to prepare a full farm-to-table Thanksgiving dinner for 400 senior citizens, showcasing their skills while giving back to the 19th Ward community.

Bronzeville church steps up as families face food costs and delayed SNAP benefits
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City Point Community Church’s pastor joins us to explain how the congregation is supporting struggling families with weekly outreach and a Thanksgiving meal kit giveaway as SNAP delays continue.

Inside the Land of Oz: Driehaus Museum brings iconic film history to life
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A new Driehaus Museum exhibit explores how "The Wizard of Oz" journeyed from page to screen, showcasing replica costumes, rare artifacts and Oz-inspired treasures just as "Wicked: For Good" hits theaters.

New documentary revisits unsolved 2008 Lane Bryant murders
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A new documentary aims to shed light on the unsolved Lane Bryant murders in Tinley Park, featuring an interview with a paramedic who was on the scene that day.

Why a City Council committee rejected Brandon Johnson's first budget proposal
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.7 billion budget plan was voted down by the City Council's Finance Committee, raising questions about alternative revenue sources and the city's approach to persistent crime issues.

Woman set on fire on CTA train
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A 26-year-old woman was critically injured Monday night after a man set her on fire during an altercation on a CTA train in the Loop, Chicago police said.

Chicago restaurant helps families recover after immigration agents leave city
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Some Chicago neighborhoods say they finally feel a little safer now that federal immigration agents have left the city. In South Lawn, one restaurant has become a lifeline for families who were too afraid to leave their homes for food.

Chicago mother says she gave birth on highway after hospital sent her home
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A Chicago mother says she was forced to give birth on the side of a highway after being told to leave an Indiana hospital, a situation she and her husband call both traumatic and discriminatory.