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Tiffany Henyard loses nomination as Thornton Township supervisor

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Tiffany Henyard loses nomination as Thornton Township supervisor

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Chicago Bears Dec 2

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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

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Holidays Dec 2

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

ALDI opens first-ever Charcuterie Chalet immersive experience, bringing together 90+ cheeses, charcuterie & wines for a holiday wonderland

Holidays Dec 2

What's a ‘Charcuterie Chalet?' ALDI hosting free holiday pop-up shop in West Loop

NBC 5 Investigates Nov 28

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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.

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NBC 5 Responds Nov 26

Testing reveals frequent instances of mislabeled fish sold in Chicago area

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

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The Food Guy: Sun Wah BBQ in Uptown

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Woman dies in fire at abandoned Englewood apartment building

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Man dies days after being shot in Lincoln Park altercation

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Lion Electric announces hundreds of layoffs, suspends work at suburban facility

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A man holds the South Korea flag outside the National Assembly in Seoul on December 4, 2024, after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 3 declared emergency martial law, saying the step was necessary to protect the country from “communist forces” amid parliamentary wrangling over a budget bill.

Kospi heavyweight stocks fall in volatile trade after President Yoon's martial law flip-flop

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

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What is Mycoplasma pneumoniae? Why the CDC is warning about it

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

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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

Could Chicago budget plan raise prices at downtown parking garages?

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Star witness faces cross-examination in Madigan trial

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New Cook County state's attorney announces change to detention policy under SAFE-T Act

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