It's not wedding crashing if you pay a fee... | ChicagoLIVE
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If you have vacant seats open at your wedding, you can fill them... but it's a bit unconventional. Not a Wedding Crasher is a website that will allow you to attend a stranger's wedding ceremony, for a fee. 

Route 66 at 100: A look back at the iconic highway
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Route 66 is turning 100 this year. Built in 1926 to help travelers head west, the highway runs from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Chelsea Torres reports on the route’s historic legacy and what it looks like today.

Advocacy groups push for oversight as data center growth expands in Joliet
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Isabela Jaimes with GreenLatinos discusses concerns over rapid data center expansion in Joliet, including environmental impact, community input and job creation.

17 Americans quarantined after hantavirus outbreak
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More than a dozen Americans evacuated from the MV Hondius, arriving in Nebraska on Monday morning. The Dept. of Health and Human Services says one person tested positive for hantavirus without symptoms while another person has mild symptoms.

Smash-and-grab caught on camera at Chicago cannabis store, suspects on the run
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Chicago police are searching for a group of suspects caught on camera smashing their way into a South Loop cannabis store early Monday. (Video credit: Grasshopper Club) 

Large pothole on I-80 prompts emergency lane closure
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A lane of Interstate 80 has been closed for emergency repairs of a large pothole, prompting a bottleneck on the expressway.

Was Portnoy’s 7.2 fair at 50+ year Chicago pizza spot La Villa? | Second Bite
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After Dave Portnoy gave La Villa a 7.2, we went back to the Old Irving Park staple to see what happened next. But this story is bigger than a score. La Villa has been a family-run Chicago institution for more than 50 years, built by generations and still using original ovens and homemade recipes passed down over time. In this episode of Second Bite Pizza Review, we sit down with owner Christina to hear her reaction, step inside the kitchen and learn what makes this neighborhood favorite so special. Is the score fair… or is there more to the story?

‘Loved Trapped’ explores allegations, court battles tied to Clayton Echard case | ChicagoNOW
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Chicago journalist Stephani Young joins us to discuss “Love Trapped,” the hit podcast unpacking the headline-making paternity scandal involving former “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard.

Chicago hosts DNC officials in attempt to woo 2028 convention
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Chicago will take another major step in its bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention this week as top Democratic Party officials visit the city for a multi-day site tour.

Cyber extortion attacks on Canvas raise concerns for schools and students
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Privacy Bee CEO Harry Maugans discusses how a cyberattack involving Canvas has escalated into cyber extortion, why schools are being targeted by groups like ShinyHunters.

Everything you need to know about hantavirus in 6 minutes
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Infectious disease physician Ihab Ahmed of Northwestern Medicine explains what hantavirus is, how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and how travelers can reduce their risk as concerns rise following reported cruise ship infections and other summer travel illnesses.

Breaking down Iran ceasefire tensions, global instability and new UFO file release
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University of Chicago political science professor Paul Poast discusses rising tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the potential for escalation or ceasefire progress, and a recent wave of declassified government UFO files.

Judge to decide whether to appoint Operation Midway Blitz special prosecutor
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A Cook County judge is set to hear a motion Monday in a growing legal fight over whether a special prosecutor should be appointed to investigate alleged misconduct by federal agents during "Operation Midway Blitz."