Block Club Chicago: Chicagoans helping kids have a safe — and ICE-free — Halloween
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Neighbors are organizing indoor trick-or-treat events, candy drives and candy dropoffs to protect vulnerable families. Two Logan Square blocks that attract thousands of trick-or-treaters may shut down traffic and have neighbors patrol with whistles. Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago tells us more.

Block Club Chicago: Judge orders release of cancer patient’s father arrested by ICE, citing no criminal record
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During a bond hearing Thursday morning, a judge set $2,000 bond for Torres Maldonado, saying she saw “nothing in the record” indicating he posed a danger to the community. Jon Hansen from Block Club Chicago shares more on this breaking story.

International rugby rematch comes to Soldier Field
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The Gallagher Cup: The Rematch - Ireland vs All Blacks is taking place at Soldier Field, this Saturday November 1st. CEO, New Zealand Rugby Union, Mark Robinson and Global Head of Partnerships, Gallagher Insurance, Shannon Gallagher, join live in studio ahead of this anticipated rematch.

New book highlighting how good leaders can learn from bad bosses
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The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses, Mita Mallick joins to share how bad bosses aren't born. Bad bosses are made. They are a product of their circumstances.

Would you buy a humanoid robot to do your chores? | ChicagoNOW
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NEO, a humanoid robot created by 1X, an artificial intelligence and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California. The robot became available for preorder on Oct. 28 for $20,000 for those who want to own it, and $499 per month for anyone who wants to try it out through 1X's subscription option.

Gov. Pritzker slams 'worst of the worst' in Trump administration
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Gov. JB Pritzker condemns the Trump administration and federal immigration officer's violent presence in Illinois in a press conference on Thursday. He called the administration's actions an "abuse of power."

School cellphone bans can boost test scores
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A new study confirms that school cellphone bans can boost test scores. The study - from the National Bureau of Economic Research - found modest improvements in test scores in the second year of the ban, after an increase in suspensions in the first year. Erica Meltzer from Chalkbeat joins to break down the study.

TMZ: Hollywood producer David Brian Pearce sentenced to 146 years to life in prison | ChicagoNOW
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Hollywood producer and serial rapist David Brian Pearce was sentenced to 146 years to life in prison Wednesday for the tragic drug overdose deaths of a model and her friend. Michael Babcock from TMZ joins to explain this case.

TMZ: Unusual farm tools found in D4vd's rental pad | ChicagoNOW
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A private investigator working to piece together clues about the connection between D4vd and Celeste Rivas said he found unusual farm tools in the multimillion-dollar Los Angeles home the singer was staying in when the teen's body was found in an abandoned Tesla registered to him in September. Michael Babcock from TMZ explains these new updates.

Chicago pizza showdown launches to crown the city’s ultimate slice
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The64.com kicks off a tournament of 64 local pizzerias competing for the title of best pizza in Chicago, and founder Justin Woo shares how fans can vote, win prizes, and help settle the deep dish vs. thin crust debate once and for all.

KidneyMobile hits the road to fight kidney disease across Illinois
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The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is using its mobile screening unit, the KidneyMobile, to provide free testing and education on kidney disease — with plans to add a second vehicle funded by an upcoming Nov. 1 gala.

Illinois high school football playoffs kick off with big matchups
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Edgy Tim O’Halloran from EdgyTim.com breaks down this weekend’s top IHSA games, rising powerhouse teams, standout players, and what fans can expect under the Friday night lights.

FAFSA for 2026–2027 now open as families navigate rising college costs
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With tuition climbing and budgets tight, Lynne Baker from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission explains what families need to know about the FAFSA, how to get help, and where to find trusted financial aid resources.

Expert analysis: Former IL deputy found guilty of second-degree murder in Sonya Massey's death
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A jury convicts ex-Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson of killing Sonya Massey, and attorney Antonio Romanucci reacts to the verdict, sentencing, and what justice means for the Massey family.

Trump, Xi strike hopeful tone after high-stakes meeting in South Korea
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Following their two-hour discussion, President Trump says progress was made toward a new trade deal as both nations agree to ease tariffs and boost cooperation.

Boy, 5, hurt after falling from 2nd story window in Chicago
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A 5-year-old boy was hospitalized Wednesday night after falling from a second-story window in the Logan Square neighborhood.