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Ironheart Drops Tuesday On Disney, Starring Chicagos Marvel Superhero

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The Disney+ series "Ironheart," featuring Chicago's superhero Riri Williams, premieres Tuesday with its first three episodes. Created by Chinaka Hodge, the show follows Riri, a genius inventor, as she returns to Chicago after her expulsion from MIT. The series integrates Chicago's iconic sites, such as Navy Pier and DuSable Bridge, highlighting the city's rich architectural history. Filming mainly occurred in Chicago, with a few scenes shot in Atlanta, ensuring an authentic local experience. Marvel CEO Kevin Feige announced the project in 2020, with filming concluding in November 2022.

The production team aimed to represent the vibrancy of Chicago through its diverse settings. Riri's journey reflects both her personal struggles and the broader social issues within the city. The show's location manager, Natasha Parker, helped ground the story in meaningful contexts for local viewers.

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Chicago's Overnight Winter Parking Ban With 200 Violation Fines Returns Monday

Chicago's overnight parking ban resumes Monday, coinciding with a major snowstorm expected to bring over 10 inches of snow. The ban, enforced on 107 miles of main streets daily from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m., includes hefty fines for violators. City officials emphasize that this consistent rule improves snow removal operations.

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ICE Takes Kurdish Asylum Seeker The Day Before His Wife Became A US Citizen 'I Cannot Do This Alone'

Eva Gurtovaia celebrated her U.S. citizenship on Wednesday while her husband, Enes Abak, remained detained by immigration agents just a day earlier. Abak, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, faces challenges due to his pending political asylum application and fears for his safety if returned to his home country. Local supporters rallied to express their concerns over his detention and advocate for his release.