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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1m

Blackhawks getting positive returns from Andre Burakovsky, who holds the puck well

Blackhawks getting positive returns from forward Andre Burakovsky, who holds the puck well

The Hawks' under-the-radar acquisition of Burakovsky this past summer looks like a wise gamble so far. He has three well-earned points in his first four games.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 5m

City to weigh $15.5M in settlements for families whose relatives died during encounters with first responders

City to weigh $15.5M in settlements tied to fatal encounters with first responders

The largest payout before the City Council’s Finance Committee, $8 million, would go to the family of a man who stopped breathing after being strapped to a stretcher by Chicago Fire Department paramedics.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 7m

O'Hare, Midway refuse to play video of Kristi Noem accusing Democrats of government shutdown

They join a growing list of airports refusing to play a video from Department of Homeland Security Secretary due to its partisan messaging.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 42m

BALD BROTHERS: KEVONSTAGE AND TONY BAKER

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The Chicago Theatre

BALD BROTHERS: KEVONSTAGE AND TONY BAKER :: Chicago :: Oct 18, 2025

BALD BROTHERS: KEVONSTAGE AND TONY BAKER in Chicago on Oct 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Find tickets and more information here.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 48m

Will legislature act on 'mega project' bill to help Bears' suburban shift?

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1h

Video shows woman screaming for help as she’s dragged from Wichita home

Wichita authorities released a 20-second clip showing a forced abduction that took place early Sunday morning.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1h

2 Chicago area suspects charged in gun-running operation, police say

Two men were charged in connection with an illegal gun-trafficking operation in the northern suburbs.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1h

Chicago opens first family justice center to support domestic violence survivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Tuesday, Chicago opened its first family justice center.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1h

Chicago's air traffic controllers feel impact of government shutdown

Day 14 of the government shutdown, and federal workers are feeling the effects in their paychecks.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1h

Chicago Wolves v. Rockford IceHogs

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Allstate Arena

Chicago Wolves v. Rockford IceHogs :: Chicago :: Oct 19, 2025

Chicago Wolves v. Rockford IceHogs in Chicago on Oct 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Find tickets and more information here.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1h

‘Can't wait to meet everyone:' Bears' Jake Moody goes from no job to game-winning kick

'Can't wait to formally meet everyone else:' Bears' Jake Moody goes from no job to game-winning kick

Moments after the kick, the team hoisted Moody up in victory and chanted his name -- which some of them had just learned.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1h

CPD issues warning after home invasions with attempted sexual assault in Rogers Park

CPD issues warning after 3 home invasions with attempted sexual assault, burglary on north side

In each of the 3 incidents, the suspect also attempted to sexual assault the victim.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1h

Live updates: Both parties brace for ‘long conflict' as shutdown hits two-week mark

Live updates: Senate rejects government funding bill for the 8th time

With no end in sight, the shutdown is expected to roll on for the unforeseeable future.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1h

IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know

Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 1h

North Carolina lawmaker hit with child sex charges, calls grow for immediate resignation

State Rep. Cecil Brockman faces statutory rape charges, bipartisan calls for immediate resignation.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 2h

Man dies after opening door of moving CTA Red Line train; service stopped

Man dies after forcing open door of moving CTA Red Line train; service stopped

Delays were expected, the CTA said.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 2h

Bears' D.J. Moore unexpectedly hospitalized, didn't return with team to Chicago

Bears' D.J. Moore unexpectedly hospitalized after game, didn't return with team to Chicago

In an unexpected, last-minute announcement following their Monday night win, the Bears revealed star wide receiver D.J. Moore would not be returning to Chicago with the rest of the team.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 2h

Indoor slide park Slick City sets opening date for new suburban Chicago location

The "world's first indoor slide park" is opening its second location in the Chicago suburbs, with a grand opening set for next week.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 2h

R&B singer D'Angelo dies after private battle with cancer

D’Angelo, the R&B crooner who helped pioneer neo-soul, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 51.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 2h

Father welcomes newborn son, walks to Chicago Marathon starting line from hospital

It was a marathon weekend for one 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon finisher, who left the hospital where his baby was born and walked to the starting line of the big race.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 2h

Armed federal agents reported in Chicago neighborhood as crowd gathers

Video captured the moment a heavy federal presence was seen at a Chicago intersection, with armed agents, many masked or wearing gas masks, met by a large crowd in the city's East Side neighborhood.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 2h

Ben Johnson provides updates on D.J. Moore after hospitalization

Ben Johnson says D.J. Moore 'day-to-day' after overnight hospitalization in D.C.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided an update on wide receiver D.J. Moore after he was hospitalized following Monday’s game.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 2h

Emma Baum: Search continues for missing Indiana woman who was 9 months pregnant

A year later, the search continues for Emma Baum, who vanished while nine months pregnant in northwest Indiana.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 2h

1 killed, 51 rescued as western Alaska communities devastated by floods caused by Typhoon Halong's remnants

The remnants of Typhoon Halong have brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges to western Alaska. Authorities say one person is dead and two remain missing.

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Chicago News @chicago.thesocial.news · 2h

Teens charged with robbing man at knifepoint on Chicago's SW Side

Two teenagers were charged in connection with an armed robbery Monday morning in the Brighton Park neighborhood.

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