Chicago alderperson sues after being handcuffed by federal agents
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Alderperson Jessie Fuentes is filing a federal lawsuit after being handcuffed by agents at Humboldt Health Hospital, sparking outrage over immigration enforcement tactics in Chicago.

Lake, Will ban federal agents from using county-owned property
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As the Department of Homeland Security continues to defend its tactics in court, Lake and Will counties are now banning federal agents from using their properties.

Play Mahjong!
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Mahjong is booming in Chicago and across the country. The game originated in China in the late 1800s and spread worldwide; today there are over 40 styles of mahjong. Alyssa Gross, Founder of The Mahjong Society and Author of Play Mahjong joins to break down this historically rich game.

Orionid meteor shower streaks across sky until November 22
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The Orionid Meteor Shower is happening now and goes until November 22 - giving you the opportunity to see meteors shoot across the sky! Hunter Miller joins from the Adler Planetarium with meteor spotting tips.

Cam Smith breaks down Bulls’ young core and season outlook
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As the Bulls kick off a new season, Cam Smith joins to talk Coby White’s injury, Matas Buzelis’ breakout potential, Josh Giddey’s impact, and where Chicago stacks up in the East.

Local Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Doctor Weighs in on New Study Showing Peanut Allergies Decrease from Early Introduction
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A new study published in the journal Pediatrics shows a significant and measurable drop in childhood peanut allergies following the publication of new early introduction guidelines. The study looked at health record data for about 40,000 children and found that peanut allergies dropped by 43% for those whose households followed new feeding recommendation guidelines last updated in 2017. Dr. Abby Lang from Lurie Children's joins to discuss.

Halloween Pet Safety Tips | ChicagoNOW
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While humans love Halloween time - it can be a bit of a spook for our furry friends. Jim O’Boye, Owner, Hounds Town USA, Naperville joins with some tips to keep our pets happy and healthy this Halloween season.

"Approach Everything with Love" -  TikToker RoyaleEats, Davon Moseley, Talks New Cookbook
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With a deep-rooted passion for food that connects family and community, Davon brings warmth and creativity to every recipe he shares with his more than 2.5 million followers. Devon joins ChicagoNOW to talk about his new cookbook 'Let's Get Into It'

Peter Cozzens Author of 'The Earth is Weeping' Dives into Civil War Book
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Author Peter Cozzen’s book “The Earth is Weeping” explores the wars and negotiations that destroyed tribal ways of life even as they made possible the emergence of the modern United States.

Meteor shower and two comets light up the sky this week
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NASA says the Orionid meteor shower is lighting up the sky this week, while Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A4) and Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) make their closest approach to Earth. Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium, joins "ChicagoLIVE" to explain how, when, and where to catch these rare sights in the night sky.

Local News Matters. New Report from Medill on News Deserts
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The number of local news deserts in the U.S. jumped to record levels this year as newspaper closures continued unabated, and funding cuts to public radio could worsen the problem in coming months, according to the Medill State of Local News Report 2025. Zach Metzger, Research Associate at Medill, joins ChicagoNOW.

'Tea Around Town' brings double-decker sightseeing and delightful bites to Chicago
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A new pink double-decker bus tour called Tea Around Town offers Chicagoans a stylish way to see the city’s landmarks while enjoying tea, treats, and live entertainment year-round.

Author explores 150 years of Chicago’s iconic architecture in new book
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Historian and docent Ellen Shubart joins FOX 32 to discuss her new book celebrating Chicago’s skyscrapers, landmarks, and hidden architectural gems that define the city’s skyline.

John Kirby discusses new role leading UChicago’s Institute of Politics
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John Kirby, who’s served under six U.S. presidents, joins FOX 32 to talk about his appointment as director of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics and what he hopes to bring to the role.

Loan forgiveness update, Amazon back online after major outage, Molson Coors cutting 400 jobs | Business news
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The White House moves forward on student loan forgiveness, Amazon restores its systems after a widespread outage and Molson Coors confirms hundreds of job cuts. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.

Senate Republicans meet Trump as shutdown fight enters third week
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President Trump and Senate Republicans are strategizing as Democrats reject a GOP plan to pay federal workers, deepening the government funding standoff.