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Marcus Chen

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Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Institute for Therapy through the Arts to host open house Nov. 5 — Evanston RoundTable
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Institute for Therapy through the Arts to host open house Nov. 5

The Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) will hold its annual open house from noon to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1316 Sherman Ave., Suite 100, near the Dempster CTA Purple Line station. The event is open to professionals, community partners, clients, caregivers and anyone...

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Cause of death revealed for 'Office Space' actor Richard Riehle: Reports — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Cause of death revealed for 'Office Space' actor Richard Riehle: Reports

Richard Riehle, whose prolific acting career dates back to the 1970s, died earlier this month.

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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm

Will County health officials collected about 200 surveys over the weekend as they continue investigating five confirmed cases of E. coli potentially linked to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen.Pumpkin farm E. coli investigationThe surveys are being reviewed by communicable disease...

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FBI serves search warrant tied to Eric Swalwell investigation at mansion in Beverly Hills — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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FBI serves search warrant tied to Eric Swalwell investigation at mansion in Beverly Hills

The FBI served a search warrant at a mansion in Beverly Hills Tuesday morning, reportedly in connection with an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell. The home belongs to billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, who Swalwell was staying with earlier this year.

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Social media post about possible explosives sparks CPD response at South Side school — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Social media post about possible explosives sparks CPD response at South Side school

A social media post about possible explosives drew a police response to a South Side high school Tuesday, Chicago police said.

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How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks: TV channel, live stream info, start time for Week 8 — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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How to watch Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks: TV channel, live stream info, start time for Week 8

After a Thursday night test, the Bears get a Monday Night Football test.It might be their biggest test of the season.Here's how to watch the Bears as they play the reigning Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football in Week 8.How to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Seattle SeahawksTV:...

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Driver killed, 1 other hurt after crashing into tree, Rolling Meadows police say — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Driver killed, 1 other hurt after crashing into tree, Rolling Meadows police say

Rolling Meadows police are investigating a deadly crash on Tuesday morning.

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1 dead in shooting involving FBI agent in Pilsen, officials say — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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1 dead in shooting involving FBI agent in Pilsen, officials say

One person has died in a shooting involving an FBI agent in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood on Monday afternoon, officials said.

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Jewelry thief who swallowed earrings from Tiffany & Co during arrest to be sentenced in December — ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV)
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Jewelry thief who swallowed earrings from Tiffany & Co during arrest to be sentenced in December

A jewelry thief was found guilty of robbery and grand theft after swallowing earrings.

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Letter: School board should make space for extensive community input — Evanston RoundTable
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Letter: School board should make space for extensive community input

After attending the last two District 65 school board meetings, I find that one thing has become clear: Our primary crisis is not our structural deficit (although that must be addressed). It’s a crisis of confidence that the choices being proposed by the District 65 administration do not represent...

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Robin the penguin makes debut at Brookfield Zoo — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Robin the penguin makes debut at Brookfield Zoo

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — A new Humboldt penguin named Robin has made her debut at Brookfield Zoo Chicago after hatching this summer. Robin, named after American Humane Society President CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert, hatched on July 7 at the zoo. Guests can learn more about Humboldt penguins and the Zoo’s...

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Chicago weather: Mild temps continue before rain returns — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago weather: Mild temps continue before rain returns

Chicago’s mild weather will continue through midweek before rain chances return ahead of Halloween weekend.Chicago forecastChicago will have partly to mostly cloudy skies Tuesday, with highs around 70 degrees. That is well above the normal high of 58.Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warmer, with...

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South Shore tenants demand action over rising rent, maintenance problems — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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South Shore tenants demand action over rising rent, maintenance problems

South Shore residents say rising housing costs and ongoing maintenance problems have left them frustrated with their landlord.Oglesby Towers tenants demand actionTenants at Oglesby Towers joined 5th Ward Ald. Desmon Yancy on Tuesday morning to call for changes at the apartment building.One of their...

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Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans

The Center for Disease and Control's (CDC) latest Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.New CDC report outlines U.S. drug-resistant threatsThe CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report groups bacteria and...

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Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument

A new park featuring a COVID-19 Memorial Monument is now open in the Illinois Medical District on Chicago's West Side.

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Police investigate suspected freight train burglary in Chicago; some Metra trains halted — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Police investigate suspected freight train burglary in Chicago; some Metra trains halted

A police investigation is disrupting freight and commuter rail service in Chicago on Tuesday.Metra trains haltedMetra’s BNSF inbound and outbound trains remain halted near Western Avenue because of police activity connected to a suspected freight train burglary.The incident was reported near 18th...

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Chicago police investigate break-ins at 13 Lincoln Park businesses — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago police investigate break-ins at 13 Lincoln Park businesses

A group of men targeted multiple businesses in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood early Tuesday, police said.Lincoln Park break-ins investigatedThe break-ins happened around 3:56 a.m. in the 2400 and 2500 blocks of North Clark Street, according to Chicago police.Police said the group exited a...

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Man, woman from Elgin die in Boone County crash — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Man, woman from Elgin die in Boone County crash

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. — A man and woman from Elgin died Saturday night in a Boone County crash. Just before 10:55 p.m., the sheriff's office responded to the area of Poplar Grove Road and Business Route 20 on the report of an accident with injuries. Police believe a 2014 Infiniti was southbound on...

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IHSA football playoffs: First-round matchups set for this weekend with top teams in state back in action — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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IHSA football playoffs: First-round matchups set for this weekend with top teams in state back in action

The first weekend of the expanded Illinois High School Association football playoffs is in the books. Now, after a week off, the state's top-ranked programs will be in action as they try to advance further down the road to Normal.

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Chicago shooting involving federal agents leaves 1 dead, officials say — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago shooting involving federal agents leaves 1 dead, officials say

A man has died following a shooting Monday in Chicago that involved federal agents, according to authorities.Fatal Chicago shooting involving fedsThe shooting happened near West 18th Street and South Union Avenue in the Pilsen neighborhood, the FBI’s Chicago Field Office confirmed.Chicago police...

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Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Taylor Swift, Lyle Lovett and more inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

George Strait was also honored with the Career Maker Award.

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FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General, claiming customers overcharged — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General, claiming customers overcharged

The complaint alleges Dollar General charged customers more at the register than the prices listed on shelves and price tags.

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These 19 drug-resistant germs are ‘urgent' and ‘serious' threats to US, new CDC report says — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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These 19 drug-resistant germs are ‘urgent' and ‘serious' threats to US, new CDC report says

Drug-resistant germs cause an estimated 9.8 million infections and approximately 50,800 deaths in the US each year, according to a new CDC report that said the rapid spread of resistance genes is making infections harder to treat and more deadly. The Antibiotic Resistance threat report, which...

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Chicago police: Two men shot at Loop 7-Eleven — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago police: Two men shot at Loop 7-Eleven

A shooting inside a Loop convenience store sent two men to the hospital Monday night, according to Chicago police.Chicago 7-Eleven shootingThe shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. in the 0-100 block of East Adams Street, near Wabash Avenue.Police said a 26-year-old man was inside a 7-Eleven when an...

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2 injured in shooting inside Loop business — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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2 injured in shooting inside Loop business

CHICAGO — Authorities say two men are recovering in the hospital following a shooting inside a business in the Loop on Monday evening. According to police, the incident occurred just before 10 p.m. at a business located in the 100 block of East Adams Street in the Loop. Officers said the victim, a...

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BNSF trains halted for hours after freight train heist in Chicago: Metra — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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BNSF trains halted for hours after freight train heist in Chicago: Metra

Metra s BNSF line was at a standstill for two hours Tuesday morning in Chicago after a freight train was burglarized, with extensive delays expected, Metra said. The transit agency said BNSF trains were stopped just before 9 a.m. at Western Avenue due to the incident and police activity. An alert...

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1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree in neighborhood in NW suburbs — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree in neighborhood in NW suburbs

A deadly crash in Rolling Meadows overnight left one person killed and another with life-threatening injuries after a car slammed into a tree, with roads closed for hours as police worked to investigate. According to police, the single-vehicle crash occurred about 2:19 a.m. in the 2100 block of...

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District 65 proposes 4.99% property tax increase — Evanston RoundTable
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District 65 proposes 4.99% property tax increase

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is proposing a 4.99% increase to its property tax levy for the coming year, Chief Financial Officer Eric Miller told the school board at its meeting Monday. This increase would raise a $500,000 home s annual bill by about $110, according to Miller. Under Illinois...

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How much to retire in Chicago? — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
Community•Yesterday

How much to retire in Chicago?

It's something that's always in the back of the mind of every worker in the United States — when can I realistically retire? A new study sought to find that exact answer down to the dollar.How much do I need to retire?A new study from SmartAsset calculated the retirement savings needed to cover the...

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Tuesday forecast: Following a one day hiatus, 70-degree temperatures return for much of the area — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

Tuesday forecast: Following a one day hiatus, 70-degree temperatures return for much of the area

Tuesday will feature considerably more cloudiness than recent days as more than half the sky is likely to be covered by clouds throughout much of the day.

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ETHS chess: Kits take down defending champs, win home tournament — Evanston RoundTable
Schools•Yesterday

ETHS chess: Kits take down defending champs, win home tournament

Evanston Township High School varsity chess team with its first place trophy. Front row from left: Wayra Sheridan, Yusuf Bilgic, Coach Keith Holzmueller. Back row, left to right: Ziad AbuZayyad, Felix de Warren, Nimish Vats, Shane Asbra, Max Tornheim, Bodhi Muriel, Coach Tom Doan Credit: Shweta Roy...

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Shooting involving federal agents on Chicago’s Near West Side under FBI review — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
Health•Yesterday

Shooting involving federal agents on Chicago’s Near West Side under FBI review

The FBI is reviewing a shooting involving federal agents that occurred Monday on Chicago's Near West Side, according to federal officials.FBI reviewing shootingThe shooting happened near West 18th Street and South Union Avenue, the FBI's Chicago Field Office confirmed.Chicago police said officers...

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Chicago budget hearings begin with questions over corporate head tax, police misconduct costs — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
Government•Yesterday

Chicago budget hearings begin with questions over corporate head tax, police misconduct costs

Chicago has a nearly half-billion-dollar bill for police misconduct cases, and City Hall wants to put it on the taxpayers’ credit cards.Budget hearings beginAldermen pressed the mayor’s financial team Monday on how much the borrowing could ultimately cost taxpayers during the first in a series of...

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Chicago-style dirty tricks on display in Alaska? — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

Chicago-style dirty tricks on display in Alaska?

Are Chicago-style dirty tricks on display in the Alaska Senate race? It reminds WGN's Ben Bradley of similarly cynical moves used by the godfather of Illinois election chicanery: Michael J. Madigan.

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Convicted murderer escapes Tennessee prison — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

Convicted murderer escapes Tennessee prison

Jacob Allen Morley, 28, escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Lake County on Sunday night, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) confirmed.

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Volunteers needed for fall events with the city’s Parks & Recreation department — Evanston RoundTable
Community•Yesterday

Volunteers needed for fall events with the city’s Parks & Recreation department

The Evanston Parks Recreation Department is looking for volunteers for its fall events. KaBoom playground build: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Thursday, Oct. 29. The first two workdays will focus on preparing for the playground build. Thursday, Oct. 29, will be the big build day, when...

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Downstate Illinois man in custody for mailing suspicious letters to Schakowsky and other area representatives — Evanston RoundTable
Dining•Yesterday

Downstate Illinois man in custody for mailing suspicious letters to Schakowsky and other area representatives

A downstate man was charged in federal court Monday with sending threatening letters to members of Congress in the Chicago area, including one that U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-9th District), a longtime Evanston resident, said was sent to her Skokie office. Matthew Unglesbee, 37, of Quincy,...

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Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed debate of Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Government•Yesterday

Chicago city budget battle begins with renewed debate of Brandon Johnson's proposed corporate head tax

Chicago city leaders began intense budget negotiations on Monday, facing significant opposition from alders regarding Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed equitable employer tax and overall spending plan.

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City announces credit card convenience fee changes, which begin Monday, Nov. 2 — Evanston RoundTable
Real Estate•Yesterday

City announces credit card convenience fee changes, which begin Monday, Nov. 2

As part of the 2025 budget process, the City Council reviewed a “menu of options” to reduce reliance on reserves to balance the budget and agreed that the city should begin collecting credit card convenience fees to offset charges paid to the merchant processor, credit card gateway and financial...

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King tides bring major coastal flooding to Florida — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Business•Yesterday

King tides bring major coastal flooding to Florida

Major coastal flooding in Florida caused huge problems for residents Monday. The onshore flooding shut down roads, impacted businesses and lead to dangerous surf and beach erosion.

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Researchers uncover what may lead to preeclampsia — and more health headlines — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Health•Yesterday

Researchers uncover what may lead to preeclampsia — and more health headlines

For Monday, Oct. 26, WGN's Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information.

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Lemont man accused of keeping 76 dogs in 'deplorable conditions' released — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

Lemont man accused of keeping 76 dogs in 'deplorable conditions' released

A Cook County judge released a suburban man from custody Monday after he was accused of keeping 76 dogs in “deplorable conditions" at his Lemont home.

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2 drivers critically injured in wrong-way crash on I-65 near Hobart — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

2 drivers critically injured in wrong-way crash on I-65 near Hobart

Authorities believe alcohol and/or drugs are contributing factors in the wrong-way crash.

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Male, 18, charged in death of 10-year-old boy in Woodlawn — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

Male, 18, charged in death of 10-year-old boy in Woodlawn

Police did not name the male suspect because he was a juvenile at the time of the alleged incident.

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Westmont man charged with showing pornography to 3 children at park, prosecutors say — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
Community•Yesterday

Westmont man charged with showing pornography to 3 children at park, prosecutors say

A 66-year-old Westmont man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly showing pornography to three children at a public park Sunday afternoon.Justano Rios, of the 100 block of West 63rd Street, is charged with one felony count of sexual exploitation of a child, two misdemeanor counts of...

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How much have home prices increased in Illinois over 5 years? — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

How much have home prices increased in Illinois over 5 years?

If you're looking to buy a home in Missouri or Illinois, chances are you'll pay quite a bit more than you would have five years ago.

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Man grabs girl, tries to kiss her on way to school on Chicago’s West Side: police — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
Schools•Yesterday

Man grabs girl, tries to kiss her on way to school on Chicago’s West Side: police

A man grabbed an underage girl and tried to kiss her as she walked to school Monday morning on Chicago’s West Side, police said.Man sought after allegedly grabbing girlThe incident happened around 8:30 a.m. in the 3900 block of West Washington Boulevard.The girl was walking to school when a...

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Cleat company's CEO offers to pay Caleb Williams' fines for wearing shoes — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
Health•Yesterday

Cleat company's CEO offers to pay Caleb Williams' fines for wearing shoes

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was fined for wearing cleats with an ‘unauthorized logo,’ but the manufacturer’s CEO is willing to dip into his own pocket to pay that levy. Williams was fined $11,941 by the NFL for having an “unauthorized logo” on his cleats during the Bears’ Week 6 win...

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McDonald's McRib is coming back to select cities this week, and Chicago fans are in luck — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
Dining•Yesterday

McDonald's McRib is coming back to select cities this week, and Chicago fans are in luck

A beloved McDonald’s sandwich known for its seasonal comebacks and cult following, though certainly not up everyone s alley, is returning to participating locations. The McRib, the Chicago-based burger giant s seasoned boneless pork dipped in its own signature sauce, will be available in select...

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Amazon drone deliveries whir to life over Chicago suburbs — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
Technology•Yesterday

Amazon drone deliveries whir to life over Chicago suburbs

Amazon’s long-awaited drone delivery service has whirred to life in a handful of Chicago suburbs, but some residents want the technology to be grounded. The drones have been put into use at Amazon’s fulfillment center in suburban Markham, fulfilling a promise from the tech company to roll out the...

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This Halloween could be a game changer for children with Type 1 diabetes. Here's why — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
Health•Yesterday

This Halloween could be a game changer for children with Type 1 diabetes. Here's why

Halloween can be challenging for children living with Type 1 diabetes. Between navigating doses and candy baskets, in addition to finding a spot to give a shot in the middle of trick-or-treating, the holiday can be stressful. This year, there s a new option. The Food and Drug Administration...

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'Star Trek' actor Walter Koenig dies: Reports — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Business•Yesterday

'Star Trek' actor Walter Koenig dies: Reports

Walter Koenig, well-known for his role as Chekov throughout the "Star Trek" franchise, has died, according to reports. He was 90.

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Federal officials order environmental review of Amtrak's proposed Bridgeport facility after backlash — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
Real Estate•Yesterday

Federal officials order environmental review of Amtrak's proposed Bridgeport facility after backlash

The Federal Railroad Administration will conduct a more detailed environmental assessment of Amtrak’s plan to relocate its 14th Street maintenance facility to Union Pacific’s Canal Street Yard in Chicago s Bridgeport neighborhood after the proposal sparked intense backlash from residents. U.S....

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Beef jerky sold in 7 states, including Illinois, recalled after bypassing federal inspection — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

Beef jerky sold in 7 states, including Illinois, recalled after bypassing federal inspection

A beef jerky recall spanning seven states affects multiple flavors after regulators said the products weren't properly inspected.

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Woman faked pregnancies involving 'Bachelor' star, other man, court finds — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

Woman faked pregnancies involving 'Bachelor' star, other man, court finds

The case centered on allegations brought by former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard and another Arizona man, Gregory Gillespie, both of whom prosecutors say were targeted by the false pregnancy claims.

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Six Flags Great America to add seat belts to Raging Bull after fatal incident on similar coaster at Georgia park — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

Six Flags Great America to add seat belts to Raging Bull after fatal incident on similar coaster at Georgia park

Seat belts will be added to one of the most popular roller coasters at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee following the death of a man who was ejected from his seat on a similar coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia earlier this month, park officials have confirmed.

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Suburban man gets 2 years for organizing fake robberies in immigration visa scheme — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

Suburban man gets 2 years for organizing fake robberies in immigration visa scheme

CHICAGO — A suburban man received two years in federal prison for organizing fake robberies in order for the "victims" to be able a special visa. Parth Nayi, 29, of Woodridge, pleaded guilty earlier this year on the charge of consirpacy to commit fraud. Between 2022 and 2024, Nayi organized and...

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Man shot, killed in Greater Grand Crossing — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Health•Yesterday

Man shot, killed in Greater Grand Crossing

CHICAGO — A man was shot and killed late Sunday night in Greater Grand Crossing. At around 11:45 p.m., a 26-year-old man was standing on a sidewalk in the 7000 block of South Eberhart when he sustained several gunshot wounds to the body. The man was transported to the University of Chicago Medical...

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Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters, dies suddenly, family says — WGN 9 (Chicago)
Community•Yesterday

Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters, dies suddenly, family says

Voice actor Eric Bauza, who succeeded Mel Blanc in voicing lovable Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, had died, his family announced Sunday night.

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Attorneys for Frankfort mom accused of killing young son provide update after court appearance  — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
Health•Yesterday

Attorneys for Frankfort mom accused of killing young son provide update after court appearance 

Editor s Note: This story contains upsetting and disturbing allegations. A Frankfort mom accused of killing her 2-year-old son and then trying to harm herself inside her suburban home appeared in court Monday as part of a discovery status hearing, with the attorneys saying she deserves a thorough...

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An early look at the Halloween forecast for the Chicago area: See the latest weather outlook — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
Sports•Yesterday

An early look at the Halloween forecast for the Chicago area: See the latest weather outlook

The Chicago area over the past few weeks has seen beautiful blue skies, mild conditions and warm October days. Will the weather stay that way for Halloween? Here s an early look at the holiday forecast and the weather changes to expect this week. Monday Temperatures Monday morning started out...

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Tax and service fee hikes get attention in early budget feedback — Evanston RoundTable
Real Estate•Yesterday

Tax and service fee hikes get attention in early budget feedback

With the proposed 2027 city budget circling back to the City Council for a public hearing Monday, officials are receiving their strongest feedback on the tax and fee hikes they have proposed to close a $6 million deficit. A small group of residents — some seasoned budget watchers, though — who...

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