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Sunshine Gospel Ministries' legacy of generosity continued Saturday by relieving families from some of the costs associated with preparing for the holidays.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Sunshine Gospel Ministries' legacy of generosity continued Saturday by relieving families from some of the costs associated with preparing for the holidays.
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'They ran him down like an animal.' 22- year-old Jermaine Martin Jr. was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Aug. 9, 2025. His family is pleading for information that could lead to the arrest of the person responsible.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
'They ran him down like an animal.' 22- year-old Jermaine Martin Jr. was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Aug. 9, 2025. His family is pleading for information that could lead to the arrest of the person responsible.
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This morning, the United States Coast Guard celebrated the 26th anniversary voyage of the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw, Chicago’s Christmas Ship, which was loaded with over 1,200 trees for local families.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This morning, the United States Coast Guard celebrated the 26th anniversary voyage of the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw, Chicago’s Christmas Ship, which was loaded with over 1,200 trees for local families.
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BREAKING: Federal agents were involved in a crash Saturday morning while conducting enforcement in Elgin.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
BREAKING: Federal agents were involved in a crash Saturday morning while conducting enforcement in Elgin.
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The official ruling that Anna Schneider, 19, died from drowning in her backyard is one that never sat well with her family, who believe there was more to the story. Their suspicions were confirmed when Anna’s death was reclassified as a homicide.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The official ruling that Anna Schneider, 19, died from drowning in her backyard is one that never sat well with her family, who believe there was more to the story. Their suspicions were confirmed when Anna’s death was reclassified as a homicide.
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A Skokie man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a drug-induced homicide in DuPage County.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A Skokie man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a drug-induced homicide in DuPage County.
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BREAKING: The Chicago Fire Department is battling a large fire at a residential building in the 8600 block of West Foster Avenue near Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
BREAKING: The Chicago Fire Department is battling a large fire at a residential building in the 8600 block of West Foster Avenue near Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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Award-winning architect Frank Gehry, who designed the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park and the BP Pedestrian Bridge over Columbus Drive, has died. He was 96.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Award-winning architect Frank Gehry, who designed the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park and the BP Pedestrian Bridge over Columbus Drive, has died. He was 96.
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Eight more employees of the city of Harvey were laid off this week, and half of them were firefighters.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Eight more employees of the city of Harvey were laid off this week, and half of them were firefighters.
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Eileen O'Neill Burke, in an exclusive one-on-one interview with WGN's Patrick Elwood, said a lot has been done to improve the office, but much more work lies ahead, in her opinion.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Eileen O'Neill Burke, in an exclusive one-on-one interview with WGN's Patrick Elwood, said a lot has been done to improve the office, but much more work lies ahead, in her opinion.
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RECALL ALERT: A recall has been issued for thousands of Crayola products sold nationwide at Michael’s Stores and on the Michael’s Stores website.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
RECALL ALERT: A recall has been issued for thousands of Crayola products sold nationwide at Michael’s Stores and on the Michael’s Stores website.
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Dangerously cold conditions in Chicago have raised concerns for people living in city park encampments.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Dangerously cold conditions in Chicago have raised concerns for people living in city park encampments.
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MISSING PERSON: Chicago police said 15-year-old Marcus Funches, who suffers from sickle cell anemia, was last seen near the 700 block of North Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
MISSING PERSON: Chicago police said 15-year-old Marcus Funches, who suffers from sickle cell anemia, was last seen near the 700 block of North Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.
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For the first time since 2021, the national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. has dropped below $3, but not every state gets to enjoy the record-low price. Is Illinois one of them?
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December 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
For the first time since 2021, the national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. has dropped below $3, but not every state gets to enjoy the record-low price. Is Illinois one of them?
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A mother in Country Club Hills is upset after she says her 6-year-old son was left unattended at a bus stop.
Mother seeks answers after 6-year-old left alone at Country Club Hills school bus stop
A mother in Country Club Hills is taking legal action after her 6-year-old son was left unattended at a bus stop for an hour in the cold, with no one contacting her to inform her.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A mother in Country Club Hills is upset after she says her 6-year-old son was left unattended at a bus stop.
ROAD CLOSURE: All northbound lanes of I-294 near Balmoral Avenue by Chicago O’Hare International Airport are closed due to a crash involving a semi-truck and three other vehicles, according to the Illinois State Police.
I-294 North near O’Hare closed due to crash involving semi and 3 other vehicles
All northbound lanes of I-294 near Balmoral Avenue by Chicago O’Hare International Airport are closed due to a crash involving a semi-truck and three vehicles.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
ROAD CLOSURE: All northbound lanes of I-294 near Balmoral Avenue by Chicago O’Hare International Airport are closed due to a crash involving a semi-truck and three other vehicles, according to the Illinois State Police.
The Chicago Board of Education has approved a record $17.5 million settlement for a former Chicago Public Schools student who was sexually abused by a CPS dean.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The Chicago Board of Education has approved a record $17.5 million settlement for a former Chicago Public Schools student who was sexually abused by a CPS dean.
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HAPPENING NOW: A Ground Stop has been issued at Chicago O'Hare International Airport due to snow and icy conditions.
Ground Stop issued at O’Hare Airport due to snow and icy conditions: FAA
A Ground Stop has been issued at Chicago O’Hare International Airport due to snow and icy conditions.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
HAPPENING NOW: A Ground Stop has been issued at Chicago O'Hare International Airport due to snow and icy conditions.
Single digit temperatures and below zero wind chills are an unwelcome sight for tenants who claim they don't have heat in their Park Forest apartment.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Single digit temperatures and below zero wind chills are an unwelcome sight for tenants who claim they don't have heat in their Park Forest apartment.
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A Crystal Lake man was arrested Tuesday for possession of child pornography.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A Crystal Lake man was arrested Tuesday for possession of child pornography.
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An investigation is underway after an Aurora police officer shot at a vehicle Tuesday morning.
Investigation launched after Aurora police officer shoots at vehicle
An investigation is underway after an Aurora police officer shot at a vehicle Tuesday morning.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
An investigation is underway after an Aurora police officer shot at a vehicle Tuesday morning.
A Naperville contractor has died after he was struck by a freight train Monday night while clearing snow, according to a city spokesperson.
Contractor dies after being hit by train during snow removal in Naperville
An investigation is underway.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A Naperville contractor has died after he was struck by a freight train Monday night while clearing snow, according to a city spokesperson.
A family was headed home from the airport on Monday, with a pizza delivery just minutes away. But what they stumbled upon as they pulled into the driveway of their suburban home is a phenomenon that has plagued the Chicago area more than any other major U.S. city.
Porch pirates steal Christmas gifts in Clarendon Hills
The DePasquale family was the victim of a porch piracy incident in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, where a thief stole $500 worth of packages from their front door, highlighting the prevalence of porch …
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December 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A family was headed home from the airport on Monday, with a pizza delivery just minutes away. But what they stumbled upon as they pulled into the driveway of their suburban home is a phenomenon that has plagued the Chicago area more than any other major U.S. city.
Chicago is home to the worst vehicle congestion in the United States, according to a new report from data firm INRIX.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Chicago is home to the worst vehicle congestion in the United States, according to a new report from data firm INRIX.
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After many West and South side residents received sharply higher bills, nearly a dozen church leaders gathered to condemn the Cook County property tax system, calling it immoral and unjust.
Chicago faith leaders speak out against steep property tax hikes for South, West Side residents
Faith leaders on Chicago’s South and West Sides are condemning the Cook County property tax system, calling it immoral and unjust, as it unfairly targets Black homeowners with sharply higher …
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December 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
After many West and South side residents received sharply higher bills, nearly a dozen church leaders gathered to condemn the Cook County property tax system, calling it immoral and unjust.