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Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

The Daily News Now!

Welcome to your daily 2-minute news fix for Chicago, IL! Stay informed with the latest local headlines, community highlights, events, and stories that matter — quick, smart, and made just for you. AI-powered. Human-curated. News without the noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:40

Michael Jordan's $10M Gift to Mom's Honor

Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/19

Michael Jordan donates $10M to North Carolina medical center, naming neuroscience institute after his mother. Funds will improve access to specialized care, advanced technology, and expert medical professionals for patients with conditions like stroke, spinal issues, Alzheimers, and Parkinsons disease.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:51

Unsolved Tinley Park Shooting: Paramedic's Testimony

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2025/11/18

Former paramedic Kevin Collinge shares his account of the 2008 Tinley Park Lane Bryant mass shooting, one of the areas most infamous unsolved mysteries. His testimony, part of the upcoming documentary Who Killed These Women? The Tinley Park Five, aims to encourage new leads and solve the eighteen-year-old case.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:45

Hospital Discharges Labor Patient, Couple Delivers on...

Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/18

Chicago Couples Traumatic Highway Delivery: Alleged Discrimination at Indiana HospitalA Chicago couple, Mercedes and Leon Wells, recount their harrowing experience of delivering their newborn baby on the side of a highway after being sent away from Franciscan Health Crown Point during active labor. The Wells family claims racial discrimination, as hospital staff allegedly ignored their pleas for help and discharged Mercedes without a doctors examination, violating federal law. Franciscan Health has

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1:51

Chicago School Attack: Mother & Son Assaulted

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2025/11/18

Shocking Attack in Chicago: Mother and Son Assaulted Near School, Sparking Outrage and Calls for AccountabilityThe Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:48

Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro: A Game-Changer in AI

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2025/11/18

Google unveils Gemini one point five Pro, a major update to its AI model with a massive context window. This allows the AI to process vast amounts of information at once, leading to more accurate and insightful responses. Early access partners are reporting impressive results, suggesting a promising future for AI applications across industries.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:42

Repeat Offender Steals Thousands in Fragrances,...

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2025/11/18

Chicago Man, Already on Pretrial Release, Arrested for Felony Thefts: Felix Pitre Romero faces multiple charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of fragrances from suburban stores, despite being on pretrial release for a previous retail theft case. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin criticizes Illinois’ Safe-T-Act, calling for changes to give judges more discretion in detaining repeat offenders pretrial. Pitre Romero is now in custody, awaiting his next court

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2:09

Harmon Escapes Fine, Campaign Finance Law Unclear

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2025/11/18

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon avoids a $10 million fine as election board deadlocks over campaign finance rules. The case, centered on the definition of an election cycle, may resurface with a new complaint from a conservative group.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:39

Broadview Expands Protest Zone, Aims for Safety

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2025/11/18

Broadview expands protest zone, aims to enhance safety: Law enforcement agencies announce expansion of designated protest area outside ICE facility, connecting two existing zones separated by barriers. This move comes as litigation against Mayor Thompsons executive order is ongoing, and aims to protect safety of protesters, officers, drivers, and residents.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:58

Fraud Trial in Will County: Kee Firearms Owners Fight...

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2025/11/18

In a Will County trial, owners of Kee Firearms and Kee Construction face forgery and fraud charges over alleged false claims on Ford Bronco purchase forms. Defense argues car dealership, not clients, created false info, and bank approved loan automatically. Retired Secret Service officer testifies vehicles were not concealed. Defendants have significant assets and history of paying off bank-financed vehicles. Judge to decide after state dropped and refiled charges, and two were dismissed.The Daily

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1:50

Harmon Escapes Million-Dollar Fine in Campaign...

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2025/11/18

Illinois state election authorities have dropped a proposed fine of nearly ten million dollars against State Senate President Don Harmon, after a deadlocked board failed to reach a majority vote on whether to uphold a staff finding that his political fund violated campaign contribution limits. The issue revolves around a loophole in campaign finance law, which Harmon helped create, allowing candidates to accept unlimited contributions if they or an opponent contribute a certain amount to their own

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2:03

Little Village Residents Breathe Easy as ICE Agents...

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2025/11/18

Little Village residents breathe easier as federal immigration agents depart, leading to increased foot traffic in local businesses like Ceasars Music and Lavanderia Sunshine. Shopkeepers like Antonio Rivas and Maria Quintada express relief and hope for a return to normalcy, while Lorenzo Mendez, a produce vendor, remains dedicated to his work despite lingering fears. Meanwhile, the Cook County Sheriffs Office expands protest zones outside the ICE processing facility following a chaotic protest and

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1:23

Avocados Lower Cholesterol: A Heart-Healthy Superfood

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2025/11/18

New Study: Avocados Lower Bad Cholesterol, Boost Heart Health - A recent study reveals that incorporating avocados into your diet can significantly lower LDL cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart disease. The monounsaturated fats and fiber in avocados help reduce cholesterol absorption and promote excretion. This natural approach to managing cholesterol is an exciting development, and avocados are also being studied for their role in weight management and blood sugar control.The Daily News Now

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1:50

Tire Chemical Killing Salmon, UC Davis Study Finds

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2025/11/18

New Study Links Tire Chemical to Coho Salmon Die-Offs: A toxic chemical in car tires, six PPD quinone, is found to be highly lethal to coho salmon, particularly in urban streams. Researchers from UC Davis uncover the link, highlighting the need for safer tire compounds and improved stormwater management.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:34

Griffin Museum Staff Reach Tentative Agreement

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2025/11/18

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago avoids strike as union and management reach tentative agreement on first contract, addressing wage and benefit concerns for over one hundred twenty employees.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:57

Crypto Firm CEO Charged with Money Laundering

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2025/11/18

Chicago-based crypto firm, Virtual Assets, and its CEO, Firas Isa, accused of laundering at least $10 million from drug offenses and wire fraud. Isa allegedly conspired to clean money through cryptocurrency ATMs, with prosecutors claiming it was a front for laundering drug money. Isa and his partner face up to twenty years in prison if convicted.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:44

Hospital Discrimination: Couple Forced to Deliver...

Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/18

A Northwest Indiana couple, Mercedes and Leon Wells, share their harrowing experience of being turned away from Franciscan Health in Crown Point during labor, ultimately delivering their baby by the side of the road. The Wells family alleges discrimination, with Mercedes, a Black woman, feeling unwelcome and mistreated. Their attorney, Cannon Lambert, calls for accountability, while the hospital president expresses concern over the incident, launching an investigation.The Daily News Now! — Every

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1:26

U.S. Attorney's Unprecedented Challenges & 'L' System...

Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/18

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros navigates intense pressure, largest immigration enforcement surge in Chicagos history, and longest government shutdown. Despite challenges, he implements Project Safe Neighborhoods, leading to a nearly three hundred percent increase in federal firearm indictments. Notably, he expands Project Safe Neighborhoods to include the entire CTA L system, a first for Chicago and America, enhancing public safety.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on

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2:11

Portage Township School Board Approves Teacher Raises...

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2025/11/18

Portage Township School Board approves new teacher contract with a two-year agreement, granting educators a total of four thousand dollars in raises. The salary range for teachers will increase from fifty-two thousand five hundred fifty dollars to eighty-six thousand six hundred fifty dollars. Health insurance cost increases will be shared fairly between the district and the teachers. The board also approved contracts to significantly reduce energy use and costs across the district, including

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1:50

Wilmette Village Board Limits ICE Cooperation

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2025/11/18

Wilmette Village Board adopts new rules limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, following ICE activities in the community. The ordinance, passed unanimously, restricts ICE operations on village property and addresses landscape workers concerns. The move comes after similar actions by neighboring towns and aims to protect residents and workers from future immigration enforcement actions.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:53

Man Charged in Cleaner's Shooting

Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! ·

2025/11/18

Indiana man, Curt Andersen, charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting a house cleaner, Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez, through his front door. Velasquez, a Guatemalan immigrant and mother of four, was part of a cleaning crew that mistakenly arrived at the wrong address. Andersen claims he fired in self-defense, believing someone was trying to break in, but prosecutors argue he lacked sufficient information to justify deadly force.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story

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