U.S. ramps up military campaign against Iran
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Senate republicans clear the path for the White House to ramp up the war in Iran. This, as the state department says the first charter flight of stranded American citizens has departed from the Middle East.  Caroline Shively has the latest.

Self-cleaning public restroom coming to 1st Ward
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The city's first automatic public bathroom is coming to Wicker Park.  It's a pilot program that not everyone is happy to see. Joanie Lum is live in Wicker Park.

Pushback on Grand Avenue reconstruction plan
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Some residents and business owners in West Town are calling out the mayor over a major reconstruction plan for Grand Avenue. They say they were shut out of the process when they are the ones being affected the most. Leslie Moreno joins us live from West Town.

Clinical trial offers hope for Dravet Syndrome patients
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It's a rare and severe form of epilepsy --- one that brings daily, debiliting seizures.  But. clinical trials for a first-of-its-kind treatment are underway -- and they're being led in part by a doctor at Lurie Children's.  Kasey Chronis is live downtown with details.

Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
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A very sad day in the sports world as a Notre Dame legend passes away. Cassie Carlson joins us with the latest on the loss of a sports icon.

Why is the U.S. at war with Iran? Expert explains
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Talking to kids about what’s happening in the Middle East --- it’s tough out.  But help is out there and his name is Ben Sheehan. He's the author of the children's book "What Does the Constitution Say," co-host of the "Ten News Children's Podcast" and host of the PBS show Civics Made Easy.

Americans struggle to get out of Middle East amid war
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The U.S. State Department is starting to get Americans out of the Middle East but some airspace in the region is still shut down.

US will strike 'deeper' in Iran as war spreads, officials say
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The White House said there are no plans to send group troops into Iran right now, but more forces are headed to the Middle East.

Hegseth says US submarine sank Iranian warship in international waters

The U.S. and Israel struck Tehran and other Iranian cities in airstrikes on the fifth day of the war with Iran. Here's what you need to know.

Texas US Senate race: Talarico wins, Cornyn and Paxton head to runoff
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The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas was heating up with State Rep. James Talarico winning the Democratic nomination and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn headed to a runoff with controversial Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary race. 

US, Israel escalate strikes on Iran as Pentagon warns conflict is 'just getting started'
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As tensions surge between the United States, Israel and Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says American military assets are increasing in the region, while lawmakers on Capitol Hill debate President Donald Trump’s authority to continue the strikes.

Watch: US Navy submarine sinks Iranian warship, a first since World War II

A U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, the first such sinking of an enemy ship since World War II.

UFO documentary director talks government cover-up, Trump order to release files
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Just months after the release of the documentary film, "The Age of Disclosure," President Donald Trump has directed the government to release any and all files pertaining to aliens on Earth. Tonight, we catch up with the film's director, Dan Farah.

What hosting another DNC in 2028 could mean for Chicago
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Chicago could host the Democratic National Convention again in 2028, and city leaders, restaurant owners, and labor representatives say the city is well-prepared to handle another high-profile event.

Van full of dogs stolen in Chicago recovered, 1 arrested
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A van carrying eight dogs has been recovered after it was stolen outside a pet salon Tuesday morning in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Chicago police also arrested a suspect in the case and charges are pending.