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It’s become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant players joining fans in singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” Here’s how the song became a World Cup anthem. to.wttw.com/4b1o9AA
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According to CPD data, there were 210 homicides recorded through the end of June, an increase of nearly 6% compared to the first six months of 2025 — a year that ended with Chicago’s lowest homicide total in 60 years. to.wttw.com/4gYnYcW

Shootings, Homicides in Chicago Remain Slightly Above Last Year’s Historically Low Pace

According to Chicago Police Department data, there were 210 homicides recorded through the end of June, an increase of nearly 6% compared to the first six months of 2025 — a year that ended with...

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Across the United States, many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by closing their ears to all the partisan shouting. Instead, in varied ways, they are tuning into their own personal concepts of America the Beautiful. to.wttw.com/3SV1hMT

‘Awesome.’ ‘Sad.’ ‘Let’s Keep Democracy Going.’ Americans Weigh In on State of a 250-Year-Old Nation

Across the United States, many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by closing their ears to all the partisan shouting. Instead, in varied ways, they are tuning into their own...

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The virtuosic percussionist and drummer in Dos Santos and Valebol will play a solo set for the museum’s “Tuesdays on the Terrance” programming. to.wttw.com/4wiKiCu

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for July 1-7

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

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O’Hare’s busiest day of the six-day holiday travel period is expected to be Sunday, when more than 300,000 passengers are anticipated to pass through the airport. to.wttw.com/4p0qwJL

O’Hare Expected to See Busiest Ever Fourth of July Travel Period, City Says

O’Hare’s busiest day of the six-day holiday travel period is expected to be Sunday, when more than 300,000 passengers are expected to pass through the airport.

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Artificial intelligence-generated images and videos are ushering in a new era for political campaigns and Republican Darren Bailey is leading its introduction in Illinois during his second run for governor. to.wttw.com/4ayerWb

Bailey Campaign Embraces Artificial Intelligence in New Era of Politics

Republican Darren Bailey’s campaign for governor is embracing images made with artificial intelligence in social media posts. Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign manager said the governor’s campaign has a...

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As Illinois entered a new fiscal year Wednesday, a new state agency officially took charge of a wide range of programs for infants, toddlers and their families. to.wttw.com/3Qx0Qb1

New Department of Early Childhood Launches Full Operations

Gov. JB Pritzker called for creating a new agency in 2023 to consolidate and streamline services for infants and toddlers under one roof.

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No more "Sell By" labels. Manufacturers selling food in California must now use two standardized labels — a “Best if Used By” label for peak quality and “Use By” label for product safety. to.wttw.com/4wnsczh

Did the Milk Expire? California Moves Away From ‘Sell By’ Food Labels to Cut Food Waste

Manufacturers selling food in California must now use two standardized labels — a “Best if Used By” label for peak quality and “Use By” label for product safety.

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You might be grilling or watching fireworks. Those are good plans, but you still have an opportunity to take in some cultural events over the next few days. to.wttw.com/4xXUx0Z

A Family-Friendly Film and a Women’s Suffrage Musical: 4 Arts Picks for Your Week

Every Thursday, WTTW News newsletter producer Josh Terry highlights his picks for the week’s must-see cultural events.

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More than 200 people have been killed in Chicago through the first six months of 2026, an uptick over last year’s historic reduction in violence, but still well below the pace of other recent years. to.wttw.com/4gYnYcW

Shootings, Homicides in Chicago Remain Slightly Above Last Year’s Historically Low Pace

According to Chicago Police Department data, there were 210 homicides recorded through the end of June, an increase of nearly 6% compared to the first six months of 2025 — a year that ended with...

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The law immediately bans the sale of the previously unregulated products such as delta-8 to those under 21 and now regulates intoxicating hemp under the state’s existing cannabis laws. to.wttw.com/4p0cGqJ

New Illinois Regulations on Intoxicating Hemp Are ‘Long Overdue,’ Pritzker Says

A wide-ranging new state law on hemp and other cannabis regulations was “long overdue,” Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday at an event in Chicago to celebrate the new law he signed last month.

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It’s become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” to.wttw.com/4b1o9AA

How John Denver’s ‘Country Roads’ Became the Soundtrack of the US Team’s World Cup Run

It’s become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

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After months of silence, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Wednesday called for embattled Rep. Harry Benton to resign and promised to initiate expulsion proceedings against the Plainfield Democrat if he doesn’t. to.wttw.com/4geFDwT

Illinois House Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or Be Expelled

House speaker’s demand of fellow Democrat comes after months of silence over sexual harassment allegations.

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As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, this year is expected to be the busiest Fourth of July travel period in O’Hare International Airport’s history. to.wttw.com/4p0qwJL

O’Hare Expected to See Busiest Ever Fourth of July Travel Period, City Says

O’Hare’s busiest day of the six-day holiday travel period is expected to be Sunday, when more than 300,000 passengers are expected to pass through the airport.

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Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced the results of a two-month law enforcement initiative that included 11 federal agencies. It comes following the fallout in his office around the “Broadview Six” protester case. to.wttw.com/4vKDpKE

US Attorney Andrew Boutros Touts Scores of Arrests in Violence Disruption Operation Amid ‘Broadview...

Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros on Thursday announced the results of “Operation New Dawn,” a 60-day law enforcement enforcement initiative that included 11 federal agencies working together in...

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Meet Marian and Migizi. The historic eaglets were born this spring on the city’s Southeast Side — the first bald eagles to hatch in a Chicago park in 100 years. to.wttw.com/4v4XzxD

Meet Marian and Migizi, Chicago’s Historic Pair of Baby Bald Eagles Now Have Names

The eaglets are the first born in a Chicago park in 100 years.

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After weeks of organizing by concerned neighbors, a developer in Chicago’s northwest suburbs withdrew its request this week to rezone land for a hotly debated data center. to.wttw.com/4xWKadT
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Douglas DePodesta, the head of the FBI’s Chicago field office, is abruptly leaving his position, according to a resignation message he sent to colleagues and multiple people familiar with the situation who said he was told to retire. to.wttw.com/4ayZyDb

Top FBI Agent in Chicago Abruptly Leaving Post After Being Pushed to Retire, AP Sources Say

The head of the FBI’s Chicago field office is abruptly leaving his position, according to a resignation message he sent to colleagues and multiple people familiar with the situation who said he was...

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Reminder drivers, stay alert for pavement failures amid a heat wave impacting residents across the state, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday. to.wttw.com/4eQVpf0

IDOT Warns Drivers to Stay Alert for Road Buckling During Heat Wave

Pavement failures, buckling and blowouts can occur with little warning during periods of prolonged heat and humidity, resulting in uneven driving surfaces, according to IDOT.

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From birthday bashes and historical explorations for America's 250th anniversary to a new series about space exploration and the people who undertake it.
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