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Luke Richardson fired by Chicago Blackhawks

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First piece of track for upcoming Six Flags Great America roller coaster in place

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New details revealed in Black Friday killing of Oak Park police detective

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In this photo provided by South Korea Presidential Office, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a press briefing at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (South Korea Unification Ministry via AP).

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Yoon should not remain as South Korean president, his party leader says

Former U.S. senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue

Trump Administration 1 hour ago

Trump picks former Georgia Sen. David Perdue for U.S. ambassador to China

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Elections 4 hours ago

Man arrested in connection with burglary of Trump campaign office

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Travis Kelce says he's ‘not on the same page' as teammate Patrick Mahomes this season

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How Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen celebrated daughter Vivian's birthday

Chicago Bears Dec 2

Meet Chris Beatty and Eric Washington, the Bears' coordinators

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 27: Head coach Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Matt Eberflus Dec 2

Why did Matt Eberflus have press conference before firing? Bears leadership responds

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 10: General manager Ryan Poles of the Chicago Bears looks on before the game against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on November 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Matt Eberflus Dec 2

Why Bears brass says it was ‘right time' to fire Matt Eberflus as head coach

Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McAllister in the 1990 movie "Home Alone."

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Star of ‘Home Alone' to hold movie screening, Q&A in Chicago area as part of ‘nostalgia' tour

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Holidays Dec 3

Where to donate to the annual NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago and Cradles to Crayons coat drive

Holidays Dec 2

You still have a chance to see the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in the Chicago area

NBC 5 Investigates Nov 28

FTC finds Evolv ‘made false claims,' ‘misrepresented' weapons detectors' capabilities

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Brandon Johnson Nov 26

Former Johnson press secretary was fired after alleged harassment, misogyny

NBC 5 Investigates Nov 24

NBC 5 Investigates how a simple ‘twist of lemon' ended up as a federal case in a Chicago courtroom. And we found scores of other cases like it.

NBC 5 Responds Dec 4

As study reveals black plastic kitchenware poses risks, a look into safer alternatives

NBC 5 Responds Dec 3

Consumer protections: What changes could be in store as Trump takes office

NBC 5 Responds Dec 3

What to watch for this Travel Tuesday: Best deals and top pitfalls to avoid

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chicago food Nov 30

The Food Guy: Tasty desserts for crowds at 2 South Side spots

Food & Drink Nov 21

The Food Guy: Sun Wah BBQ in Uptown

Food & Drink Nov 15

The Food Guy: Chile Toreado and Cadinho in McKinley Park

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Chicago youth football team needs fundraising help to compete in championship

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McDonald's is bringing back a fan favorite years after it was removed from US menus

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Money Report

A trader works on front of a chart displaying Germany’s share index DAX at the stock exchange in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on December 3, 2024. Germany’s blue-chip DAX stock index jumped above 20,000 points for the first time following gains on US and Asian markets, defying multiple headwinds battering Europe’s biggest economy. The DAX groups the 40 largest publicly-traded companies on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. (Photo by Daniel ROLAND / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL ROLAND/AFP via Getty Images)

European markets set to open lower as French political upheaval drags on

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Andrea Orcel, chief executive officer of Unicredit, in London, UK, on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.

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India's central bank revises down economic growth forecast for 2025, keeps interest rate steady

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Health & Wellness

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IDPH warns of whooping cough increase as cases reach levels not seen in 20 years

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The red bracelet is to notify healthcare professionals of an allergy to penicillin.

What is ‘walking pneumonia' and what are the symptoms? CDC warns of rise in cases

Oct 30

Chicago Real Estate

HIGHLAND PARK, IL – OCTOBER 21: A gate with the number 23 controls access to the home of basketball legend Michael Jordan on October 21, 2013 in Highland Park, Illinois. Twenty-three is the number Jordan wore while playing basketball for the Chicago Bulls. The home which had been offered for sale for $29 million and later dropped to $21 million is scheduled to be sold at auction on November 22. The 32,683-squre-foot home features nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a 15-car attached garage and an “NBA-quality” basketball court. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan's suburban Chicago mansion under contract 12 years after it was listed

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Illinois home with unexpected tie to Frank Lloyd Wright and a notable history hits market for $2.5M

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All-pink Barbie-theme home hits market for $1.1M in Wisconsin

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Chicago Politics

‘Egregious coronation:' Henyard attorney blasts Thornton Township caucus

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A vendor counts US dollar banknotes during a food wholesale event at Plaza Centenario in Quezaltepeque, La Libertad department, El Salvador, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said during a televised cabinet meeting over the weekend that food importers, wholesalers and retailers must lower prices or face criminal investigations for alleged bribery, tax evasion and contraband smuggling. Photographer: Camilo Freedman/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Illinois and Cook County's minimum wage set to increase in January 2025

Dec 4

Rahm Emanuel is not done with public service just yet

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