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Protesters demand removal of ICE from Illinois in Chicago march
Protesters gathered in downtown Chicago Thursday to call for the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from Illinois.
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‘Reimagined:' Grand plans for former Signature Room restaurant space revealed
The space atop the former John Hancock building once occupied by the famous Signature Room restaurant will soon transform into Chicago’s first-ever “multi-story observation deck” and private event venue. Christian Farr has more details.
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Woman speaks out after being hit by car during immigration protest
A woman is speaking out after she was struck by a vehicle during an immigration protest in downtown Chicago Tuesday. JC Navarrete has the story.
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Former Signature Room restaurant space to transform into ‘multistory observation deck'
360 CHICAGO, the company that operates the observation deck toward the top of the former John Hancock Center, has purchased the building’s 95th and 96th floors, including the former Signature Room space, according to a Friday announcement. Nichole Benolken, managing director of 360 CHICAGO, in a news release detailing the purchase, said plans for the 30,000-square-foot property haven’t been finalized…
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Iconic props from ‘Home Alone,' ‘Ferris Bueller' movies up for auction
Fans looking to own a piece of Chicago cinematic history will soon get a rare opportunity.
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Savannah Bananas Chicago updates: Ticketing process reaches next step
If you signed up for the Savannah Bananas’ Chicago ticket lottery, you’ll want to check your inbox.
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Group pushes for a city charter that would allow Chicago mayoral recalls
A group is seeking to develop a charter for the city of Chicago that would, among other things, allow for the recall of public officials.
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New art exhibit opens in Greektown
Greektown’s new art exhibit is now on display. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has the story.
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Eye Love You gives city students the chance to learn about farming
The nonprofit organization Eye Love You and Chicago Children Equestrian Center give inner-city kids the opportunity to learn hands-on about farming. Photojournalist Donte Diesel Williams reports.
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Former NBC Chicago investigative reporter Renee Ferguson dies at 75
Renee Ferguson, the first African American woman to work as an investigative reporter in Chicago television and a long-time journalist for WMAQ, has died.
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State of the Stadiums: Where Chicago sports teams stand with future plans
As the Chicago Fire launch their stadium project, where do ideas for new homes for the Bears, White Sox and Stars stand?
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Chicago Fire to build new, $650M stadium in new 78 neighborhood
A Chicago sports team is building a new, “world-class stadium in the heart of the city” — but it’s not the Chicago White Sox, or even the Chicago Bears.
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After heart scares and surgery, Chicago runner prepares for 13.1
Katie Rames never imagined she’d be preparing to run nearly 40 miles in organized races—especially after what happened in 2011.
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Amid Canadian wildfire smoke, doctors and vets urge caution
As wildfire smoke from Canada moves into the Chicago area, medical experts and animal welfare advocates are urging residents to take precautions—especially for vulnerable populations and pets.
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Amid Canadian wildfire smoke, doctors and vets urge caution
As wildfire smoke from Canada moves into the Chicago area, medical experts and animal welfare advocates are urging residents to take precautions—especially for vulnerable populations and pets.
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Students at Chicago high school hold peace summit
Students at a Chicago high school are leading a movement for peace on the South Side all while processing a shooting that injured a classmate in March.
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What's next for Larry Hoover? Chicago gang boss' chances of parole
A day after Chicago street gang big shot Larry “The King” Hoover was let off the federal hook by President Trump, Hoover is being processed out of the federal “Supermax” prison in Colorado
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Community calls for Illinois Gov. Pritzker to free Larry Hoover
Some community and elected leaders are calling on Pritzker to offer clemency to former Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover.
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Wonder Lake residents push against proposed slaughterhouse near neighborhoods
A proposal to build a new slaughterhouse in suburban Wonder Lake is drawing sharp criticism from residents.
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Local Japanese American artist traces roots to Chicago recording studio
NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter takes a look at the story and music career of Sen Morimoto, a young Japanese American artist tracing his roots to a Chicago studio.