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The Chicago Blackhawks are in a do-or-die situation in Game 5, and with that in mind they have loaded up their top line with their biggest stars.

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Residents of a southwest suburb and surrounding areas were thrown off guard when a festival's blasting music continued to boom from Friday night well into Saturday morning.

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Beachgoers are getting a sandy surprise while boaters are being booted from marinas as severe weather continues to throw a wrench in water levels.

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The Illinois House has reportedly extended its deadline one week for considering a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage.]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 15:02:50 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/robbie+rogers.jpg
Robbie Rogers is returning to MLS, marking the first openly gay player in the league, but his comeback isn’t without stipulations.

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After a dispute over a liquor license and poor management, the Portage Theater reportedly padlocked its doors and closed indefinitely.

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Witnesses and residents went into a panic as an attempted robbery turned into a shootout in north suburban Richmond earlier this month, and tapes of 911 calls made during the incident describe the chaos...]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 10:44:49 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Sunbathing-beach-145281084.jpg
With temperatures feeling more like October than May, the opening of Chicago’s beaches brings a glimpse of summer to city residents.]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 14:51:54 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/memorial+weekend+violence.jpg
Marking the start of Memorial Day weekend, Chicago’s violence spiked as three people were killed and at least eight others were injured in overnight shootings across the city.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 22:29:07 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Aaron-Haines.jpg
Navy First Class Petty Officer Aaron Haines has been serving in Japan, but he was the 10th clue in a scavenger hunt for his daughters. Lauren Jiggetts reports.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 20:52:47 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Obama+Rahm+Chicago+2.jpg
President Barack Obama will be back in Chicago next Wednesday, May 29, to attend to Democratic fundraisers.

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Cell phone video shows a Dunbar Vocational Career Academy employee pushing the girl.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 13:59:58 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Dan+Rutherford.jpg
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is still the favorite. We'd love to see him run against Attorney General Lisa Madigan.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:27 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/john-roberts-commencement.jpg
Roberts gives commencement speech to high school he graduated from.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 13:34:27 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Luol+No+to+Surgery.jpg
This season, Deng helped the Bulls to a 47-35 record and was named an All-Star for the second consecutive year.

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Pair hits the jackpot after years of playing Illinois Lottery.

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Says bill "would repeal critical gun safety ordinances in Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois."

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The Chicago Blackhawks are one game away from elimination, and that has the mood in the Windy City at a boiling point. The right answer, however, is to calm down.

Photo Credit: Gregory Shamus, Getty Images]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 13:12:43 -0500 Ferris & Jack's Sausage Trio
What's in it? A Polish sausage topped with Red Dragon whole grain mustard cheddar and grilled Spanish onions, a Sheoygan Bratwurst topped with house made sauerkraut and whole grain mustard and a Chicago hot dog with Spanish onions, dill relish, diced tomatoes, pepperoncini, and yellow mustard. All are served on brioche buns.
Suggested pairings: Guests can pair with a beer flight featuring Goose Island 312, Bell's Oberon and Perennial Saison de Lis.
How much is it? $10
GM Stephen Ellingson says: "The sausage trio is our homage to classic Midwest sausages. The Polish sausage and bratwurst are made specifically for us by our friends at Slagel Family Farms which helps tie us back to our Midwest roots even more so."
Ferris & Jack, 166 East Superior St, 312.787.6000 ]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Ferris-Jack-sausage.jpg Ferris & Jack's Sausage Trio
What's in it? A Polish sausage topped with Red Dragon whole grain mustard cheddar and grilled Spanish onions, a Sheoygan Bratwurst topped with house made sauerkraut and whole grain mustard and a Chicago hot dog with Spanish onions, dill relish, diced tomatoes, pepperoncini, and yellow mustard. All are served on brioche buns.
Suggested pairings: Guests can pair with a beer flight featuring Goose Island 312, Bell's Oberon and Perennial Saison de Lis.
How much is it? $10
GM Stephen Ellingson says: "The sausage trio is our homage to classic Midwest sausages. The Polish sausage and bratwurst are made specifically for us by our friends at Slagel Family Farms which helps tie us back to our Midwest roots even more so."

You should eat something. Here are our favorite dishes from around Chicago.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 12:46:14 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Parking+meter+1.jpg
The proposed new adaptation of Chicago's parking meter deal made an appearance Friday during the first public hearing on the topic. Though the city asked that top officials of Chicago Parking Meters LLC attend...

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The story of the entrepreneur is an almost mythological one in American society. Jobs, Zuckerberg and Gates are rightly revered by many because of their ingenuity, tenacity, and ability to succeed despite...]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 19:58:17 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/shooting-state-roosevelt-1.jpg
Shooting happened at 11:10 a.m. in the 50 block of East Roosevelt.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:48:15 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/1213049231.jpg
Now that Brian Urlacher is done with his football-playing days, will he retire down to Del Boca Vista and work on his shuffleboard game? Perhaps buy an Airstream trailer and tour the country? He has plenty...

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NBC Chicago salutes the men and women in the armed forces who have died in combat.

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Barack Obama's presidency was not inevitable. Here's how history could have turned out differently.

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Singer criticizes song on Twitter, backtracks with apology.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:25:14 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/PJax+8.jpg
Nearly 800 people packed the Grand Ballroom to hear the winningest coach of all time discuss life and basketball for nearly 45 minutes.

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High temperatures expected to reach mid-60s for this holiday weekend.

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No longer will a Bear be able to wear no. 89, as the Chicago Bears have decided to retire Mike Ditka's number during the 2013 season. They will honor the man who played for the Bears' 1963 championship team and...

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NBC 5's Kye Martin runs down the holiday weekend's events in Chicago and the best way to get there as well as tips for travelers.

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Chicago native agrees to participate in rumored all-alumni judging panel.

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Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Brian Urlacher, which Bear made the top 100 list, and a look at what people thought of Red Grange, the broadcaster.

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Varsity baseball playoff games canceled following sexting incident at Evanston Township High School.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:21:35 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/bell+elementary+playground.jpg
Police searching for the man who approached the boy Wednesday.

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The collision happened at about 6 p.m. when the southbound Canadian National train struck the tractor trailer as it went through the crossing.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 21:15:34 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/algonquin-slide.jpg
Six children were transported to a local hospital, but their injuries were not serious.

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Lakesha Baker, 21, and her boyfriend, Michael Scott, 21, were each charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of 1-year-old Bryeon Hunter.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 21:52:47 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Salvatore-Cavallaro.png
A 75-year-old northwest side man was recovering from serious head injuries and a severed vertebrae on Thursday after being struck by a car the evening prior.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 17:49:52 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/bike+the+drive.jpg
Coverage begins online at 5:30 a.m. and concludes at 9 a.m.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 20:46:47 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Sky-5-waves-oak.jpg
Sky 5 captures high waves at Oak Street beach catching some people by surprise along the lakefront path.]]>