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The gym at Forest Road Elementary in suburban La Grange Park was packed Thursday night as people in the community gathered to celebrate a special birthday for 8 year old Gwen Coia who has one wish this year: to spend time with friends and family.

Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev suffered an injury on his second shift of the game on Thursday and did not return. The center depth continues to take a hit.

The Blackhawks dropped their third straight game after losing to the WashingtonCapitals 6-1 at Capital One Arena on Thursday. Here are10observationsfrom the loss.

NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky has loved Hoosier Mama Pie Company and Bang Bang Pie, but after a recent visit to Edgewater, I realized there’s yet another pie shop worth shouting about.

The state of Illinois could be one step closer to adopting a new flag after the Senate passed legislation to establish a commission to explore a design for a new banner.

Looking at who on the White Sox roster will make the cut for Opening Day.

A bill in the Illinois House of Representatives proposes giving residents the option of having a digital driver’s license, which could bring the days of needing to have your license in your wallet to an end.

Four Chicago police officers have been placed on desk duty over allegations they mishandled guns that had been seized, the Sun-Times has learned.

Four people were injured Thursday night after a car crashed into a building in suburban Crystal Lake, according to police.

Chicago-based United Airlines is looking to speed up your trip to one of the world’s busiest airports by letting passengers take a flight to their flight.

You’re not going to want to miss this hilarious story Steve Stone told on the White Sox broadcast.

White Sox third baseman Yon Moncada said feels good after he had a scary collision while playing for Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, NBC 5 visited with a local organization that’s been helping women get on their feet since 1983.