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AI security camera monitoring a retail store aisle in Chicago, symbolizing advanced theft prevention.

AI busting shoplifters

In a city where shoplifting has become an all-too-familiar headline, a new AI technology is stepping in to change the game. Imagine a watchful eye that never blinks, tirelessly scanning aisles and catching would-be thieves in the act. This isn't science fiction; it's the new reality for hundreds of...

Aaron Chen

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Northwestern Medicine Transplant Institute unveiled, a beacon of hope for patients.

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New institute aims to make Northwestern Medicine a transplant destination

On a crisp Tuesday morning, the halls of Northwestern Medicine buzzed with anticipation as the new Transplant Institute was unveiled. Dr. Satish Nadig, a passionate transplant surgeon, stood before a crowd, embodying the hope and commitment that this initiative promises for countless families in...

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Work Finally Begins On DuSable Park, Nearly 40 Years After Land Was Set Aside For It

DOWNTOWN — After decades of delay, the Chicago Park District has broken ground on a long-anticipated lakefront park honoring the city’s first permanent non-native settler, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. The 3.5-acre park at 401 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive is on a small peninsula east of Lake Shore...

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Toyota recalls more than 228,000 vehicles over seat back safety concerns

Toyota is recalling more than 228,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the second-row seat backs, which may fail to stay secured in the event of a crash. The recall impacts certain 2022 through 2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid vehicles. According to a recall notice posted by the National Highway...

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Cook County State's Attorney's Office to open new digital forensics lab in 2027

In 2027, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office is set to expand its digital forensics capabilities with a brand-new lab. It aims to streamline the process of analyzing digital evidence and help move criminal cases through the court system more efficiently.New digital forensics labFrom cellphone...

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Amazon drone deliveries whir to life over Chicago suburbs

Amazon’s long-awaited drone delivery service has whirred to life in a handful of Chicago suburbs, but some residents want the technology to be grounded. The drones have been put into use at Amazon’s fulfillment center in suburban Markham, fulfilling a promise from the tech company to roll out the...

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Illinois bill requires data centers to report electricity use

A bill in Illinois would make data centers account for all the electricity they use. The Data Center Energy Accountability Act (House Bill 5826) would require data centers to report power use hour by hour and make or buy clean energy credits to cover it all. Centers that fall short would pay a fee,...

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ETHS boys soccer: Kits kick No. 1 seed to sidelines

Game plans rarely work to perfection in Illinois High School Association postseason play. But practice makes perfect — and Tommy Gilroy’s perfect throw-in to James Nicolaou worked like magic for Evanston’s boys soccer team Tuesday night at the Class 3A DePaul Prep Sectional tournament. The two ETHS...

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It’s projected to cost ComEd $3.1B to connect data centers to the grid

CHICAGO — Data centers have been the focus of growing debate across the U.S., facing a push for regulation that would require operators to pay for the energy and water resources they use, among other proposals.

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It’s projected to cost ComEd $3.1B to connect data centers to the grid

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