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Angel Tree 2023: Give a gift to Chicago-area children in need this holiday

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Ice skating, light shows and Santa visits: Free holiday activities to check out in Chicago

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7 classic Chicago holiday experiences to book for 2023 before its too late

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More recordings played in corruption trial of ex.-Ald. Ed Burke

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Prosecutors play pivotal tapes secretly recorded by Danny Solis in Ed Burke corruption trial

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Final closures in place as Kennedy Expressway set to reopen Sunday

Final closures in place as Kennedy Expressway set to reopen Sunday

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Suspect at-large after Waukegan bank robbery Saturday

Suspect at-large after Waukegan bank robbery Saturday

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Here's what nearly $100 million in grants will finance at Chicago's Union Station

Here's what nearly $100 million in grants will finance at Chicago's Union Station

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Stock futures are little changed ahead of final Fed meeting of 2023: Live updates

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Trump writes on social media he no longer plans to testify in civil fraud trial on Monday

Trump writes on social media he no longer plans to testify in civil fraud trial on Monday

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Top Wall Street analysts are confident about these 3 promising stocks

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American skier Breezy Johnson denies doping allegations amid investigation

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Remote border crossing in Arizona becomes latest hot spot for migrant smugglers

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Death of Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII rekindles memories of forgotten battle

Death of Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII rekindles memories of forgotten battle

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See it: This historic Illinois house has a restored train, vintage carousel on its property

See it: This historic Illinois house has a restored train, vintage carousel on its property

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Underground surprises make this $1.2M Wisconsin listing so unique

Underground surprises make this $1.2M Wisconsin listing so unique

Oct 12

See inside an interior designer's Barrington Hills home now for sale for $5M

See inside an interior designer's Barrington Hills home now for sale for $5M

Sep 29

Making A Difference

‘Today Show' joins volunteers in helping to set world record for turkey giveaways

‘Today Show' joins volunteers in helping to set world record for turkey giveaways

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‘World Kindness Day' observed Monday, but Chicago artist aims to be kind every day

‘World Kindness Day' observed Monday, but Chicago artist aims to be kind every day

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Making a Difference: BrainUp gives brain cancer research the attention it deserves

Making a Difference: BrainUp gives brain cancer research the attention it deserves

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Worth the Trip

CTA holiday train, bus service end in less than a month. When to catch a magical ride

CTA holiday train, bus service end in less than a month. When to catch a magical ride

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10 skating rinks to glide across this December in the Chicago area

10 skating rinks to glide across this December in the Chicago area

Dec 1

Several popular comedians coming to the Chicago area this winter

Several popular comedians coming to the Chicago area this winter

Dec 1

Changing Climate

Scientists say November is 6th straight month to set heat record; 2023 a cinch as hottest year

Scientists say November is 6th straight month to set heat record; 2023 a cinch as hottest year

Dec 5

World carbon dioxide emissions increase from year before: ‘Clearly not going in the right direction'

World carbon dioxide emissions increase from year before: ‘Clearly not going in the right direction'

Dec 5

Far more fossil fuel employees present at UN climate talks in Dubai than year before, report finds

Far more fossil fuel employees present at UN climate talks in Dubai than year before, report finds

Dec 4

Illinois Transit

Union Station entrance on Clinton Street reopened after being walled off more than 40 years

Union Station entrance on Clinton Street reopened after being walled off more than 40 years

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CTA to Refresh 29 Stations in 2023

CTA to Refresh 29 Stations in 2023

Apr 6

‘SUKIT': Illinois Secretary of State Reveals Rejected Vanity License Plate Requests

‘SUKIT': Illinois Secretary of State Reveals Rejected Vanity License Plate Requests

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