Teatro ZinZanni features a jaw-dropping new show celebrating the American dream
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Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s one-of-a-kind blend of cirque, cabaret, and fine dining, premieres a brand-new production October 9 inside its iconic Spiegeltent at the Cambria Hotel. The show tells a joyful, multicultural story of chasing the American Dream through comedy, music, and jaw-dropping performance.

The Great Chicago Fire: 154 years since the blaze that reshaped a city
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On this day in 1871, a fire that began in a small barn tore through Chicago, killing 300 people, leaving 100,000 homeless, and forever changing how cities are built.

How ?Spooked? podcast finds the scariest true supernatural stories
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We?re deep in spooky season, and no one tells real ghost stories like "Spooked." Host Glynn Washington joins us to share how his team finds the scariest true supernatural encounters ? told firsthand by the people who lived them.

Man arrested in Orlando, accused of starting deadly LA wildfire
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A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.

$2M funding cuts hit Illinois domestic violence group as Gabby Petito Foundation joins awareness gala
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A Safe Place, Northern Illinois? only organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and human trafficking, faces $2 million in federal funding cuts. The losses come as the Gabby Petito Foundation headlines the group?s 2025 Unmask the Violence gala. CEO Pat Davenport and advocate Denean Gorman share how these cuts impact lifesaving programs.

ICE activity in Chicago sparks calls to protect immigrant students
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Following recent ICE activity in Chicago, the Chicago Teachers Union and several elected officials are calling on the community to help protect immigrant students and their families. Chalkbeat reporter Reema Amin joins us to discuss her reporting on the issue.

Barstool's 'BFFs' podcast hits Chicago with live tour stop | ChicagoNOW
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Podcast stars Josh Richards and Brianna LaPaglia bring their hit show to Chicago with 'The Best Friends (For Now) Tour'. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Nova Music Festival exhibit coming to Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Chicago will host the Nova Music Festival exhibition, an immersive tribute to the victims and survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Chicago named Best Big City in the U.S. | ChicagoNOW
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Chicago does it again! The Windy City has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth year in a row by Cond� Nast Travelers' Readers Choice Awards.| ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

The Honeycomb Project helps Chicago families give back this fall
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Executive Director Kristina Lowenstein shares how families can volunteer together, join Halloween-themed events, and support local nonprofits during the season of giving.

O'Hare Airport hit with ground delay due to staffing issues
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The government shutdown is having an impact on airports. Planes flying into O'Hare yesterday saw average delays of 40 minutes.

Celebrate Chicago?s Hispanic Heritage Month with local events and businesses
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Roz Stuttley of Choose Chicago shares ways to explore neighborhoods, museums, food, and programs while supporting Hispanic-owned businesses before the month ends.

Debate intensifies over legality of Trump?s National Guard deployment to Illinois
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Political science expert Stephen Maynard Caliendo breaks down the constitutional questions and local tensions surrounding the Trump administration?s decision to send National Guard troops to the Chicago area.

Supreme court rejects Google appeal, gold prices hit record high, Tesla cuts prices | Consumer news
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Major news across tech, business and energy. Google loses a Supreme Court fight, gold surges and Tesla and Toyota announce big updates for drivers. | FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.