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No Chicago officers will be charged in fatal police shooting

Cook County prosecutors announced Wednesday no Chicago officers would be charged in a controversial 2024 police shooting that killed Dexter Reed.

Man convicted in attempted murders of 2 Romeoville police officers

Man convicted in attempted murders of 2 Romeoville cops

First day of school in Dolton blends community pride with student excitement

Illinois Lottery ticket sold in Chicago's suburbs wins $400K jackpot

Illinois Lottery ticket sold in suburbs wins $400K jackpot

Illinois man was 3 times over legal limit during high-speed police chase

Cook County man arrested 5 months after fatal DUI crash in Chicago, police say

US and World News

New Uvalde body camera video captures parents pleading with officers during 70-minute delay

Body cam video from the Uvalde school shooting shows parents pleading with officers to act. Nearly 400 law enforcement waited over 70 minutes to respond.

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Northwestern researcher reveals secrets to staying sharp past 80

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‘Black Cat Boyfriend Summer’: Expert explains the viral trend and what it says about relationships

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Trump meets with EU leaders ahead of Putin meeting

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Local parenting expert talks 'F--- around and find out'

State Department issues updated Mexico travel advisory: What to know

Most of us expect memory to fade with age, but a rare group known as SuperAgers are defying that rule, keeping their minds as sharp as people decades younger. Dr. Sandra Weintraub of Northwestern University has spent 25 years studying what sets them apart, and what the rest of us can learn from their remarkable brains.

Chicago Bears training camp: Ben Johnson updates key injuries, participation vs. Bills on Sunday

2025 NIU Football Predictions: Huskies Ranked 106th in FOX Sport's Ultimate 136

Chicago Stars name new coaching duo ahead of 2026 NWSL season

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Northwestern study uncovers widespread scientific fraud | What we know

Chicago Cubs fall to Toronto Blue Jays 5-1, fifth loss in last seven

Cubs fall to Blue Jays 5-1, fifth loss in last seven

Good Day Chicago

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Things to do this weekend in Chicago: Festivals, markets, and hidden gems

Tori Levy from Secret Chicago shares top picks for the weekend, including the Taylor Street Little Italy Festival, Argyle Night Market, a secret speakeasy, and a peaceful farm getaway.

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Explore late-summer beauty at Will County's blooming Wildflower Farm

Health

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Dermatologist answers all your burning questions about shingles

If you've ever had chickenpox, you're at risk for shingles. It's a painful and sometimes serious condition that affects nearly 1 in 3 adults in their lifetime.

FOX 32 reporter shares painful shingles journey to warn others

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FOX 32 reporter shares painful shingles journey to warn others at risk

Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

New vaccine designed to help fight colorectal, pancreatic cancer shows promising results: Study

Hand soap recalled over 'life-threatening' bacterial risk

Politics

YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe

Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.

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5 reasons why the Bears haven't broken ground in Arlington Heights

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President Trump pulling the plug on Biden's EV plan

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Gov. Pritzker signs police reform bill in wake of Sonya Massey's killing

UFC fight at White House on July 4 ‘absolutely happening,’ Dana White says

Gov. Pritzker signs police reform bill in wake of Sonya Massey's killing

Entertainment

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SuperAgers, mRNA vaccine research & ‘black cat boyfriend’ dating trend | ChicagoNOW

Move over, golden retriever boyfriends—this summer belongs to the 'black cat boyfriend.' We're breaking down the TikTok dating trend. Then, Northwestern's Dr. Sandra Weintraub joins us to reveal what makes a 'SuperAger'—and whether the rest of us can follow their lead. Plus, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is cutting funding for mRNA vaccine research. American Medical Association (AMA) President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala breaks down his concerns. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

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Pizza review, ChatGPT privacy & a ‘F— AROUND and Find Out' parenting | ChicagoNOW

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Vanessa Kirby on her new Netflix thriller 'Night Always Comes'

Rascal Flatts announce 2026 tour with stop in Chicago

Reba McEntire breaks silence after stepson Brandon Blackstock's death

ARC Music Festival returns to Chicago Labor Day weekend

Money

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Spirit Airlines' uncertain future, $526M Powerball & Match Group settlement | Business News

Business News: Spirit Airlines warns it may not survive another year. Tonight's Powerball jackpot hits $526 million. Match Group reaches a $14 million settlement. Plus, a study links walking more and at a faster pace to reduced heart risks, and Beyoncé wins an Emmy.