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Penn President Liz Magill, board chair resign amid outrage over response to antisemitism

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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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Health and Wellness: Tips for eating better during holiday season

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After report finds mercury, toxic materials, Pritzker pauses Chicago migrant site construction

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

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Chicago moves ahead with Brighton Park migrant site despite potential contamination

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

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2 off-duty Chicago police officers robbed in South Loop

2 off-duty Chicago police officers robbed in South Loop

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Man convicted in 2004 killing of 3-year-old Riley Fox dies in prison

Man convicted in 2004 killing of 3-year-old Riley Fox dies in prison

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Off-duty Chicago police officer killed in traffic collision in Tinley Park

Off-duty Chicago police officer killed in traffic collision in Tinley Park

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UPenn President Liz Magill, board chair both resign following backlash over congressional antisemitism testimony

UPenn President Liz Magill, board chair both resign following backlash over congressional antisemitism testimony

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These are the most exciting travel destinations for 2024, according to National Geographic

These are the most exciting travel destinations for 2024, according to National Geographic

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The No. 1 way to respond when your in-laws are rude to you, says Harvard-trained etiquette expert

The No. 1 way to respond when your in-laws are rude to you, says Harvard-trained etiquette expert

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US & World

Israel presses on with bombarding Gaza, including areas it has called safe zones for Palestinians

Israel presses on with bombarding Gaza, including areas it has called safe zones for Palestinians

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NJ man charged with killing 74-year-old mother, police say

NJ man charged with killing 74-year-old mother, police say

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Texas woman finds a wild opossum hiding in her Christmas tree: ‘I am freaking out right now'

Texas woman finds a wild opossum hiding in her Christmas tree: ‘I am freaking out right now'

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Chicago Real Estate

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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