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Power outages throughout Indiana impact schools and businesses in Gary
Severe weather in the city of Gary last night had the Northwest Indiana community on edge after storms already rolled through the area two months ago
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Chicago sees increase in population as Houston inches closer to third largest city spot
New numbers show Chicago’s population is increasing and tourism is up, but we could be close to losing our status as the third largest city in America
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Father Michael Pfleger celebrates 50 years of ministry by giving back
On a sunny day in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood, Father Michael Pfleger marked his 50th anniversary in the priesthood—not with a ceremony focused on himself, but with a celebration that mirrored his life’s work: service to others. “I really wasn’t going to do anything about the 50th,” Father Pfleger said with a smile. “Then the cardinal called and said,...
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Genealogists trace Pope Leo's African ancestry to New Orleans and Haiti
The world is still adjusting to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV—the first American Pope and a native of the Chicago area—but new revelations about his ancestry are drawing attention far beyond the Vatican.
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‘Fresh start': Free not for profit tattoo removal center in Chicago
Tattoos are a part of many people’s lives, but markings can sometimes prevent people from visiting their children’s school or getting a job
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St. Rita's High School in Chicago is celebrating its connections to Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has a deep connection with St. Rita’s High School on the Southwest Side, and NBC 5’s Christian Farr spoke with two men there who know him well
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Chicago Urban League report reveals stark data on wealth of Black residents
A new report from the Chicago Urban League reveals a stark economic reality for Black families across Chicago.
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Suburban student killed in car crash hours after senior prom
Friends and family took part in a balloon release to remember a Homewood-Flossmoor senior who died in a car crash over the weekend
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Leo High School celebrates academic excellence on ‘Decision Day'
It looked and sounded like a traditional draft day celebration at Leo Catholic High School—but the announcements weren’t about professional sports contracts.
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Chicago's Leo High School honors its graduating seniors with ‘decision day'
Leo High School on Chicago’s South Side honors 2025 graduates with draft day
