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Jason Alexander stars in 'Judgment Day' at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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Most of us know Jason Alexander as George Costanza on "Seinfeld," but he's also a Tony winner who is now starring with Daniel Breaker in the world premiere of "Judgment Day" at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

As fentanyl-laced drugs kill thousands of Americans, should dealers be charged with murder?

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Potent and deadly street drugs, most laced with fentanyl, continue to kill Americans at staggering rates. Should prosecutors be able to charge dealers with murder for those deaths?

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Good Samaritans rescue woman from fiery crash in Prairie Grove: 'Right place at the right time'

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The driver whose car caught on fire was "driving aggressively and attempting to pass multiple cars" when she lost control and crashed into another car and a tree, police said. She was pulled away from her vehicle as it was engulfed in…

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Former Chicago Bears player Buster Skrine wanted by Canadian police

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Police in Canada are searching for former football player Buster Skrine after he failed to appear in court for fraud charges and his GPS monitoring system went offline.

13-year-old girl injured in South Side shooting was trying to steal car, Chicago police say

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According to Chicago police, a woman fired her gun at a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy when they tried to take her SUV Tuesday on the city's South Side.

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DEA report assesses illicit drug trade in Chicago, across US as 'deadliest drug crisis ever'

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Fentanyl is now listed as the nation's greatest and most urgent drug threat as Mexican cartels remain at the heart of drug trafficking threatening Chicago and other American communities, according to a new DEA report.

Chinese Hospital in San Francisco celebrates 125th anniversary

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Chinese Hospital in San Francisco has been providing healthcare services to the oldest Chinatown in America, celebrating its 125th anniversary.

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' director calls new movie a 'roller coaster ride'

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"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" director Wes Ball reveals how he created a moviegoing experience to hit all your senses.

Tamron Hall to host third annual Mother's Day Extravaganza to celebrate moms of all kinds

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With Mother's Day almost here, Tamron Hall is getting the celebration started early with her third-annual Mother's Day extravaganza, celebrating the joy of motherhood while showing the bond from one mom to the next.

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'Bluey' is coming back with new episodes in July

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The children's hit, "Bluey," will debut 20 "minisodes," featuring everyone's favorite blue heeler, this July on Disney+.

Chicago Mayor Johnson RTA board nominee coming under fire for lack of transit knowledge

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Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick to serve on the board of the Regional Transportation Authority is coming under fire.

WWII veteran who was forced into a Japanese internment camp given France's Legion of Honor

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A Chicago WWII veteran who was forced into a Japanese internment camp was given France's Legion of Honor for his military work to liberate France from German occupation.

Best Memorial Day sales on mattresses, appliances and more

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The best Memorial Day sales can be found on mattresses and appliances and we've rounded up the best discounts below.

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Chicago women trying to change statistics for Black moms

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It's a frightening statistic: In Chicago, Black moms are six times more likely to die a year after giving birth, than moms of other races are.

Patrick Beverley suspended 4 games by NBA for throwing ball at fans, inappropriate media interaction

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley was suspended by the NBA on Thursday for "forcefully throwing a basketball multiple times at spectators and an inappropriate interaction with a reporter during media availability."

Several arrested after multi-car crash in Palatine at Rand Road, Winslowe Drive

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At least two people were arrested after a car crash in suburban Palatine.

Ascension health cybersecurity problem continues; hospitals vulnerable to cyberattacks, expert says

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The Ascension Health Care system is trying to fend off a cybersecurity issue that's impacting dozens of its hospitals and offices. This is now at least the third cybersecurity issue to hit Chicago-area hospitals.

2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche following late spring snowstorms, sheriff says

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Two skiers were killed and one was rescued after an avalanche Thursday in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City.

Residents hope new project in Pullman, including 1st S. Side Chick-fil-A, will help revitalize area

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Residents are hoping a new commercial center will help revitalize Chicago's Pullman neighborhood.

Pixar Fest returns to Disneyland Resort

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Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort with new shows, delicious eats and nighttime spectacular, now through Aug. 4.

Arlington Heights elementary school nurse fired for giving wrong medicine to student, district says

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Attorneys said a elementary school nurse in the north suburbs gave a student a non-prescription drug that included the opioid fentanyl rather than the prescription the student was a supposed to receive.

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NASA Astronaut to guest star in 'Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation'

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NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly portrays himself in upcoming "Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation," heading to Disney Channel June 6.

Lockport Township man accused of shooting neighbor charged with hate crime, ordered held in custody

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A Lockport Township man accused of shooting his neighbor appeared in court on multiple felony charges, including attempted murder and hate crime.

Lockport Township man accused of shooting neighbor charged with hate crime, ordered held in custody

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A Lockport Township man accused of shooting his neighbor appeared in court on multiple felony charges, including attempted murder and hate crime.

Open community meeting to discuss proposed Chicago Mexican Independence Day event in Grant Park

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A virtual meeting will be held via Zoom Thursday to discuss a plan to host a two-day event in Grant Park to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. The meeting is open to the public.

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DuSable Lake Shore Drive construction continues downtown; work set to begin on Far North Side

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A lower part of DuSable Lake Shore Drive in downtown is now closed for repairs. Work will also begin soon with lane closures on DLSD on the Far North Side.

Justin and Hailey Bieber expecting their first child together

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Hailey and Justin Bieber are going to be parents. The couple announced the news in a video that showcases Hailey Bieber's growing belly.

'Wheel of Fortune Live!' travels the country giving 'Wheel' watchers a chance to spin and win

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"Wheel of Fortune Live!" is giving contestants across the country a chance to spin and win up to $10,000!

National Geographic orders new seasons of Bertie Gregory and Mariana van Zeller series

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"Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory" and "Trafficked: Underworlds With Mariana van Zeller" are coming back to National Geographic with new seasons

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Stormy Daniels spars with Trump defense attorney in hush money trial

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Donald Trump's defense attorneys grilled Stormy Daniels Thursday on the transaction at the center of the former president's hush money trial.