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Former President Donald Trump in Chicago on Tuesday defended his economic policy proposals, deflecting questions and concerns surrounding potential trade wars and dismissing talk of negative consequences.

The major recall of meat and poultry products for potential listeria contamination incudes fresh pre-packaged items as well as frozen meals from a number of popular brands.

Attention residents of the Northwest suburbs: A caracal that had recently been on the loose in a neighborhood has officially been captured, nearly 24 hours after officials warned residents of the exotic cat in the area.

Did you buy a Lucky Day Lotto ticket in Chicago this past year? If so, you might be sitting on an unclaimed jackpot — worth $250,000 — but time is running out to come forward.

Former President Donald Trump is in Chicago for a scheduled appearance, but what is he here for and where will he be?

Family members of Lyle and Erik Menendez will speak at a news conference in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon.

The Chicago area will get a glimpse into winter temperatures this week as a freeze warning and frost advisory go into effect overnight and into Wednesday. But even before that, some in the city saw signs of the seasons changing, with hail piled up on decks and porches looking strangely similar to a dusting of snow.

Rosati’s Pizza is offering up a unique deal for customers in celebration of the local restaurant chain’s 60th anniversary — but there’s a catch.

Taylor Swift made a rare announcement on social media Tuesday morning — and it’s good news for Target fans.

Police in the Northwest suburbs issued a statement Tuesday saying a stray animal had been spotted in the area — but it’s not your typical housecat.

Early Tuesday, NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reported a large police presence along the lower side of Trump Tower.

Parts of the Chicago area Tuesday woke up to rain, rumbles of thunder and even some hail as lake effect showers swept through much of Northeast Illinois, with more rain expected through the afternoon — and after the rain, comes the frost.

Parts of the Chicago area Tuesday woke up to rain, rumbles of thunder and even some hail, with frost advisories and freeze warnings set to move in soon after.