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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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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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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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As of this afternoon, the City of Chicago confirmed 227 vehicles were towed on the first day of the overnight parking ban. Remember to check for posted signs marked with a snowflake.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
As of this afternoon, the City of Chicago confirmed 227 vehicles were towed on the first day of the overnight parking ban. Remember to check for posted signs marked with a snowflake.
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Dubbed the "Christmas Around The World & Holidays Of Lights" exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, each Christmas tree on display represents a different culture or country.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Dubbed the "Christmas Around The World & Holidays Of Lights" exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, each Christmas tree on display represents a different culture or country.
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BLACKHAWKS WIN! Connor Bedard scored the tie-breaking goal at 9:55 of the third period, added an empty-net score and had two assists as Chicago beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 to snap a five-game slide.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
BLACKHAWKS WIN! Connor Bedard scored the tie-breaking goal at 9:55 of the third period, added an empty-net score and had two assists as Chicago beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 to snap a five-game slide.
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At the end of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, travelers are finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled in Chicago following a winter storm that brought record-breaking amounts of snowfall.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
At the end of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, travelers are finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled in Chicago following a winter storm that brought record-breaking amounts of snowfall.
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A first look at snowfall totals so far across Chicagoland.
Chicago’s record for the snowiest November day is 8”. Could this storm be the one to break it?
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Chicago’s record for the snowiest November day is 8”. Could this storm be the one to break it?
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November 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
A first look at snowfall totals so far across Chicagoland.
Chicago’s record for the snowiest November day is 8”. Could this storm be the one to break it?
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Chicago’s record for the snowiest November day is 8”. Could this storm be the one to break it?
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Winter Storm Warnings remain in place until 6 a.m. in most of Chicagoland as the area sees one of its heaviest snowstorms in a decade.
By 6 p.m., O'Hare reported 6.9” and counting. The last time we saw this much accumulation was Nov. 21, 2015, when 7.0” fell.
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By 6 p.m., O'Hare reported 6.9” and counting. The last time we saw this much accumulation was Nov. 21, 2015, when 7.0” fell.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Winter Storm Warnings remain in place until 6 a.m. in most of Chicagoland as the area sees one of its heaviest snowstorms in a decade.
By 6 p.m., O'Hare reported 6.9” and counting. The last time we saw this much accumulation was Nov. 21, 2015, when 7.0” fell.
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By 6 p.m., O'Hare reported 6.9” and counting. The last time we saw this much accumulation was Nov. 21, 2015, when 7.0” fell.
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A devastating fire at the Meadowdale Apartments in Carpentersville has displaced 23 families, with many losing all their belongings. The American Red Cross is helping those affected.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
A devastating fire at the Meadowdale Apartments in Carpentersville has displaced 23 families, with many losing all their belongings. The American Red Cross is helping those affected.
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The ban covers 107 miles of main streets across the city and is enforced daily from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m., whether snow is on the ground or not.
Violators face a minimum $150 towing fee, a $60 ticket and a $25 per day storage charge.
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Violators face a minimum $150 towing fee, a $60 ticket and a $25 per day storage charge.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The ban covers 107 miles of main streets across the city and is enforced daily from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m., whether snow is on the ground or not.
Violators face a minimum $150 towing fee, a $60 ticket and a $25 per day storage charge.
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Violators face a minimum $150 towing fee, a $60 ticket and a $25 per day storage charge.
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Plan accordingly and stay safe! The biggest snowfall in nearly five years is on the way.
Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for the majority of Chicagoland, which are set to take effect at 3 a.m., lasting through Sunday morning.
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Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for the majority of Chicagoland, which are set to take effect at 3 a.m., lasting through Sunday morning.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Plan accordingly and stay safe! The biggest snowfall in nearly five years is on the way.
Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for the majority of Chicagoland, which are set to take effect at 3 a.m., lasting through Sunday morning.
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Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for the majority of Chicagoland, which are set to take effect at 3 a.m., lasting through Sunday morning.
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Now in its 34th year, festive rides on the CTA Holiday Train are officially underway. Families are excited to see Santa waving from his open-air flatcar carrying his reindeer.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Now in its 34th year, festive rides on the CTA Holiday Train are officially underway. Families are excited to see Santa waving from his open-air flatcar carrying his reindeer.
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HE DID IT! Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson took his shirt off during the postgame celebration inside the Bears locker room after beating the Philadelphia Eagles, and that means free hot dogs at The Wieners Circle on Tuesday!
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November 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
HE DID IT! Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson took his shirt off during the postgame celebration inside the Bears locker room after beating the Philadelphia Eagles, and that means free hot dogs at The Wieners Circle on Tuesday!
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A Chicago high school teacher is spending his Thanksgiving break in California, but not for relaxation.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
A Chicago high school teacher is spending his Thanksgiving break in California, but not for relaxation.
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If you're still in search of the perfect Christmas tree, there's a chance you'll find it at Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
If you're still in search of the perfect Christmas tree, there's a chance you'll find it at Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview.
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BREAKING NEWS: Two people were injured after a small airplane veered off the runway Friday afternoon at Brookeridge Airpark in Downers Grove.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Two people were injured after a small airplane veered off the runway Friday afternoon at Brookeridge Airpark in Downers Grove.
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A first responder escort led about 200 Navy recruits from Naval Station Great Lakes to East Leyden High School in Franklin Park where they were welcomed with gratitude and a Thanksgiving celebration.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
A first responder escort led about 200 Navy recruits from Naval Station Great Lakes to East Leyden High School in Franklin Park where they were welcomed with gratitude and a Thanksgiving celebration.
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Rainbow Push honored tradition and a call to action by holding its annual Thanksgiving meal for families and neighbors in Hyde Park. An update on Rev. Jesse Jackson's condition was also provided.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Rainbow Push honored tradition and a call to action by holding its annual Thanksgiving meal for families and neighbors in Hyde Park. An update on Rev. Jesse Jackson's condition was also provided.
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RECALL ALERT: Children's pajamas sold on Amazon have been recalled over risks of burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
RECALL ALERT: Children's pajamas sold on Amazon have been recalled over risks of burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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One group of dads, known as the Ordinary Dads Choir, forgets lyrics, loses count of French Hens and lords a leaping, but somehow they’re raising money to save someone’s Christmas!
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
One group of dads, known as the Ordinary Dads Choir, forgets lyrics, loses count of French Hens and lords a leaping, but somehow they’re raising money to save someone’s Christmas!
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BREAKING: The Chicago Fire Department is battling a large fire at a South Side church.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
BREAKING: The Chicago Fire Department is battling a large fire at a South Side church.
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In 2025 and 2026, The Goodman Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary as Chicago’s flagship home for the performing arts. As Mike Lowe reports, the theatre is one of Chicago's cultural treasures.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:46 AM
In 2025 and 2026, The Goodman Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary as Chicago’s flagship home for the performing arts. As Mike Lowe reports, the theatre is one of Chicago's cultural treasures.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson says conversations about how to break a budget stalemate with members of City Council are continuing, but any solution is going to have to wait until next week.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Mayor Brandon Johnson says conversations about how to break a budget stalemate with members of City Council are continuing, but any solution is going to have to wait until next week.
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