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The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade just wrapped up downtown. For the Love of Chicago, Tom Barnas has a look at the history of the parade.
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade just wrapped up downtown. For the Love of Chicago, Tom Barnas has a look at the history of the parade.
One person was killed and another was injured when a freight train hit a car in the south Chicago suburb of Blue Island on Wednesday.
1 person dead, 1 injured when freight train hits car in Blue Island, Illinois
One person was killed and another was injured when a freight train hit a car in the south Chicago suburb of Blue Island on Wednesday.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
One person was killed and another was injured when a freight train hit a car in the south Chicago suburb of Blue Island on Wednesday.
A man was shot dead in a domestic fight in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood early Thursday, police said.
Man shot, killed in domestic fight in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood
A man was shot dead in a domestic fight in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood early Thursday, police said.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A man was shot dead in a domestic fight in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood early Thursday, police said.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued beginning early Saturday morning, with a snowstorm set to drop 4 to 6 inches of snow or more across the area this weekend.
Winter Storm Watch begins early Saturday for snowstorm that could drop 6+ inches
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued beginning early Saturday morning, with a snowstorm set to drop 4 to 6 inches of snow across the area this weekend.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued beginning early Saturday morning, with a snowstorm set to drop 4 to 6 inches of snow or more across the area this weekend.
Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist for Chicago in its fourth straight loss. Artyom Levshunov and Jason Dickinson also scored, and Spencer Knight made 20 saves.
Kaprizov scores in overtime as the Wild beat the Blackhawks 4-3 for their 6th straight win
Kirill Kaprizov scored a power-play goal 1:38 into overtime, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 for their sixth consecutive victory.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist for Chicago in its fourth straight loss. Artyom Levshunov and Jason Dickinson also scored, and Spencer Knight made 20 saves.
He was held hostage by Hamas terrorists for more than 500 days. He thought he saw his girlfriend die in front of him. Both survived and spoke Wednesday night at an exhibit that remembers all of those killed on Oct. 7, 2023.
Survivors of Hamas attack on Nova Music Festival speak at memorial exhibit in Chicago
He was held hostage by Hamas terrorists for more than 500 days. He thought he saw his girlfriend die in front of him. Both survived and spoke Wednesday night at an exhibit that remembers all of those killed on Oct. 7, 2023.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
He was held hostage by Hamas terrorists for more than 500 days. He thought he saw his girlfriend die in front of him. Both survived and spoke Wednesday night at an exhibit that remembers all of those killed on Oct. 7, 2023.
A Chicago youth basketball program on Wednesday mourned the death of one of their own; a 14-year-old boy shot and killed last week in the Loop.
Project sWISH teens mourn slaying of fellow basketball player Armani Floyd, shot and killed in the Loop
A Chicago youth basketball program on Wednesday mourned the death of one of their own; a 14-year-old boy shot and killed last week in the Loop.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:19 AM
A Chicago youth basketball program on Wednesday mourned the death of one of their own; a 14-year-old boy shot and killed last week in the Loop.
Windchills will be in the single digits and teens as you wake up Thanksgiving morning, and again on Friday. Then a winter storm with multiple inches of snow arrives on Saturday. Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather forecast tonight at 10.
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Windchills will be in the single digits and teens as you wake up Thanksgiving morning, and again on Friday. Then a winter storm with multiple inches of snow arrives on Saturday. Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather forecast tonight at 10.
Volunteers put together one of Chicago's biggest Thanksgiving meals for free on Wednesday at Rate Field.
Levy Restaurants prepares 4,000 Thanksgiving meals for families in need at Rate Field
Volunteers put together one of Chicago's biggest Thanksgiving meals for free on Wednesday at Rate Field.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Volunteers put together one of Chicago's biggest Thanksgiving meals for free on Wednesday at Rate Field.
Firefighters in northwest Indiana responded to a bizarre rescue call on the roof of a home in Chesterton. Not only did they save the day, they went way above the call of duty to clean up a mess.
Northwest Indiana firefighters rescue man with leaf blower from roof, finish cleaning his gutters
Firefighters in northwest Indiana responded to a bizarre rescue call on the roof of a home in Chesterton. Not only did they save the day, they went way above the call of duty to clean up a mess.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Firefighters in northwest Indiana responded to a bizarre rescue call on the roof of a home in Chesterton. Not only did they save the day, they went way above the call of duty to clean up a mess.
A record number of Americans are traveling this Thanksgiving, bringing congestion to roads, airports and train stations in the Chicago metro area.
4 million in Illinois expected to travel more than 50 miles this Thanksgiving
A record number of Americans are traveling this Thanksgiving, bringing congestion to roads, airports and train stations in the Chicago metro area.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A record number of Americans are traveling this Thanksgiving, bringing congestion to roads, airports and train stations in the Chicago metro area.
Audio from a frantic father-to-be's 911 call sheds new light on the panic and confusion after a woman in labor was turned away from an Indiana hospital, ultimately giving birth in a car almost immediately after being cast aside.
911 call captures panic after woman in labor turned away by Indiana hospital gives birth in car
Audio from a frantic father-to-be's 911 call sheds new light on the panic and confusion after a woman in labor was turned away from an Indiana hospital, ultimately giving birth in a car almost immediately after being cast aside.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Audio from a frantic father-to-be's 911 call sheds new light on the panic and confusion after a woman in labor was turned away from an Indiana hospital, ultimately giving birth in a car almost immediately after being cast aside.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Cook County electronic monitoring system under scrutiny after woman set on fire on CTA train
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
An attack on a CTA train has a local outreach group taking action. Volunteers with the nonprofit Violence Interrupters said they're ready to patrol trains themselves to stop violence before it starts.
Violence Interrupters volunteers plan to patrol CTA trains after Blue Line arson attack
An attack on a CTA train has a local outreach group taking action. Volunteers with the nonprofit Violence Interrupters said they're ready to patrol trains themselves to stop violence before it starts.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
An attack on a CTA train has a local outreach group taking action. Volunteers with the nonprofit Violence Interrupters said they're ready to patrol trains themselves to stop violence before it starts.
Three different times over their past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Taking the temperature of theater in Chicago: Distress as venues fall, but optimism driven by a vibrant community
Three different times over their past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Three different times over their past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
He spends his weekdays in Chicago teaching Shakespeare and grammar, but this weekend Hyde Park Academy English teacher Brendan Lally is stepping into the ring for his professional boxing debut.
Chicago high school English teacher to make professional boxing debut this weekend
He spends his weekdays in Chicago teaching Shakespeare and grammar, but this weekend Hyde Park Academy English teacher Brendan Lally is stepping into the ring for his professional boxing debut.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
He spends his weekdays in Chicago teaching Shakespeare and grammar, but this weekend Hyde Park Academy English teacher Brendan Lally is stepping into the ring for his professional boxing debut.
A recent outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in Chicago is now contained.
Recent Chicago mpox outbreak now contained, officials say
A recent outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in Chicago is now contained.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A recent outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in Chicago is now contained.
Police in Washington, D.C., are responding to the scene of a shooting a few blocks from the White House.
Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., Noem says
Joint Task Force D.C. coordinating National Guard deployments and operations confirms they are aware of an incident involving a National Guard member.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Police in Washington, D.C., are responding to the scene of a shooting a few blocks from the White House.
And the winning name is.... https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lincoln-park-zoo-penguin-chick/
Lincoln Park Zoo announces name of new penguin chick
Chicago residents voted, and one name was selected for the Lincoln Park Zoo's newest penguin chick.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
And the winning name is.... https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lincoln-park-zoo-penguin-chick/
At least 13 people have been killed by a blazing fire that has engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong, authorities said, with others reportedly still trapped inside. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fire-hong-kong-residential-high-rise-dead-trapped/
Fire in Hong Kong high-rise complex kills at least 13 with others trapped inside
The blaze ripped through bamboo scaffolding on the multi-tower housing estate, with live video showing the fire sending great billowing plumes of red smoke into the night sky
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November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
At least 13 people have been killed by a blazing fire that has engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong, authorities said, with others reportedly still trapped inside. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fire-hong-kong-residential-high-rise-dead-trapped/
Shots were fired at a CTA bus in Chicago's North Park neighborhood early Wednesday morning. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/shots-fired-chicago-cta-bus/
No injuries reported after shots fired at CTA bus
Shots were fired at a CTA bus in Chicago's North Park neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Shots were fired at a CTA bus in Chicago's North Park neighborhood early Wednesday morning. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/shots-fired-chicago-cta-bus/
Residents said they've been fighting housing officials over the issues they've been dealing with, from bad plumbing to visible mold, and urging CHA to take action and take them seriously for years.
Residents say they're living in "deplorable conditions" at West Side Chicago Housing Authority complex
Residents of Harrison Courts Apartments are looking for their units to get fixed from what they say are ongoing problems.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Residents said they've been fighting housing officials over the issues they've been dealing with, from bad plumbing to visible mold, and urging CHA to take action and take them seriously for years.
A total of eight cars were broken into, according to police, with most happening between 7 and 10 p.m. on Monday near the zoo parking lot and surrounding streets.
Chicago police warn about string of vehicle burglaries in Lincoln Park
A total of eight cars were broken into, with most happening between 7 and 10 p.m. on Monday near the zoo parking lot and surrounding streets, according to Chicago police.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
A total of eight cars were broken into, according to police, with most happening between 7 and 10 p.m. on Monday near the zoo parking lot and surrounding streets.
The suspect, 50-year-old Lawrence Reed, who has an extensive criminal history, violated his electronic monitoring, or ankle bracelet, rules.
Blue Line arson leads to questions about electronic monitoring procedures
Lawrence Reed, who has an extensive criminal history, violated his electronic monitoring prior to the attack.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The suspect, 50-year-old Lawrence Reed, who has an extensive criminal history, violated his electronic monitoring, or ankle bracelet, rules.
Lawrence Reed, 50, was charged in a criminal complaint with committing a terrorist attack or other violence on a mass transportation system. At the time of the attack, Reed was on electronic monitoring.
Office of Chief Judge outlines electronic monitoring procedures after woman set on fire on Blue Line
The office said they are reviewing all actions taken in the case, in which a man on electronic monitoring is accused of setting a woman on fire on the train.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Lawrence Reed, 50, was charged in a criminal complaint with committing a terrorist attack or other violence on a mass transportation system. At the time of the attack, Reed was on electronic monitoring.