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Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine, China foreign policy is at the center of President Trump's agenda these days. But how do average Americans feel about all of these issues? The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has a revealing new survey showing the public's attitudes and how Republican and Democratic voters split.

Some residents of an apartment complex in Park Forest don’t have heat—and they say it’s not the first time they’ve dealt with serious problems.

In the first edition of Garry’s Take, former Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy breaks down his view of ICE enforcement: he says he’s okay with the mission, but raises concerns about tactics that can escalate into dangerous street-level confrontations. McCarthy argues the country can’t keep encouraging chaos around the law—and that if people want change, they should change the law—then lays out what he sees as a workable middle ground involving process, public safety, and immigration detainers.

An Illinois attorney is warning consumers about the risks of hidden camera after prosecutors charged a Hinsdale spa owner with felony unauthorized videotaping. 

 The Chicago White Sox host SoxFest Live featuring fan events and player meet-and-greets ahead of the new season. 

A new round of billboard ads from United Airlines highlights the growing rivalry with American Airlines for dominance at O’Hare International Airport. 

Savannah Boan, Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator at Gatorland, joins us to talk conservation, animal care and what it takes to work with alligators and crocodiles every day. 

Technology companies led private-sector layoffs last year, with overhiring, inflation and AI as part of the reason.  

Anosh Ahmed, former Loretto Hospital executive accused of embezzlement and COVID-19 fraud, was arrested in Serbia and awaits U.S. extradition. 

Dixmoor officials say two schools closed Thursday after a water main break disrupted service to homes in the area. 

DRUMLine Live, an international tour inspired by HBCU marching bands, performs in Chicago this Sunday.

The e.t.c. stage at Second City is going fully improv for its 50th anniversary revue. 

Chicago’s snowplow naming contest received nearly 9,200 submissions, with anti-ICE names making up almost 80% of entries. 

Office spaces in suburban areas are seeing unprecedented vacancies post-pandemic. Chris Cummins breaks down the findings and the potential impact.

Life coach Ginny Priem joins us to discuss how to recognize and manage toxic friendships, including when to set boundaries or step back.