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Hardly Anyone Saw Them, But First Snowflakes of the Season Hit the Ground in Chicago Monday

It wasn't exactly a winter wonderland, but the first snowflakes of the season were recorded Monday morning at O'Hare, according to the National Weather Service.

2 Teens Among 8 People Killed in Chicago Shootings Over the Weekend: Police

Chicago police said 31 people were shot in 26 separate incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Two more people were killed in separate shootings early Monday morning.

Owners of La Michoacána Shop Sharing Mexico’s Ice Cream Culture With Chicagoans

The history of La Michoacána goes back decades to a small town named Tocumbo in Michoacán. The brand name has given people like the Garcias opportunities to open their own independent businesses.

Regular Conversations Needed to Protect Kids from Sexual Abuse, Nonprofit Founder Says

For any parent, child sexual abuse is a tough topic to even think about. But as uncomfortable as it might be, talking about sexual abuse with kids is one way parents can help protect them.

Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Oct. 15, 2022 - Full Show

Challenges facing women post-incarceration. Talking with kids about sexual abuse. Highlighting Latino art. And a sweet treat as Hispanic Heritage month comes to a close.

‘La Ultima Palabra’ on Bringing Latino Stories Center Stage

The stories that can be told on a stage are limited only by the storyteller’s imagination. But just who gets to write those stories and bring them to life on Chicago’s stages is too often limited to a privileged few.

‘The Last Word’ on Creating Equitable Communities

Community activist Jitu Brown says that we are still seeing the reverberations of the decision to close 50 Chicago schools in 2013.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Oct. 15, 2022 - Full Show

How to apply for Cook County’s guaranteed income pilot. Disparities in breast cancer outcomes. And “The Last Word” on elevating community voices to address social inequities.

Cook County Hopes to Inspire Federal Government with Guaranteed Income Program

Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the program will pay 3,250 residents of Cook County $500 a month for two years. It is the largest publicly-funded guaranteed income pilot in the nation to date.

New Exhibition Series to Showcase Work of Incarcerated Young People

Three Chicago art galleries and programs are partnering for a three-part exhibition series as they work to explore the impact incarceration has on young people.

Black Women Are 41% More Likely to Die from Breast Cancer Than White Women

Breast cancer is one of the most treatable types of cancer — when detected early. Despite that, it’s the leading cause of cancer deaths among Black women.

Post-Incarceration, Women Often Face Difficulties Rebuilding Their Lives

Since she returned home after incarceration 22 years ago, Celia Colon has turned much of her energy to helping other women rebuild their post-prison lives through her nonprofit Giving Others Dreams. But she says having a record has hindered her forward progress.

Mamie Till-Mobley Depiction in New Film Seen as Tribute to Black Female Leaders

As “Till” debuts, the studio and production companies behind the film have partnered in a campaign to recognize Black women and Black mothers who are continuing Till-Mobley’s legacy and fight for justice, equality and equity. 

The Week in Review: Another Indictment for Michael Madigan

Michael Madigan indicted again. Pritzker racks up endorsements as polls show Democrats pulling away in Illinois. The House January 6 Committee wraps up testimony. And bumbling Bears lose third in a row in Thursday night snoozefest.

Chicago Police Officer Who Lied About Ties to Proud Boys Won’t Be Fired: Watchdog

The FBI labeled the Proud Boys as an antisemitic white supremacy organization and several current and former members of the Proud Boys have been charged with seditious conspiracy for their role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.