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Cam Fowler scored twice in his 1,000th NHL game, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. Justin Faulk had a goal and two assists as St. Louis won for the third time in four games. Jordan Kyrou, Dylan Holloway and Alexandre Texier also scored. Chicago dropped its fifth consecutive game.......

Workers hoping to see Illinois’ minimum wage increase in the new year are in for some good news.

The mayor of south suburban Markham is asking President Joe Biden to pardon him before he leaves office on Jan. 20.

St. Louis coach Jim Montgomery walked around before the Winter Classic. He looked at the growing crowd soaking in the festive atmosphere. He thought about all the famous ballplayers who played at Wrigley Field. He called the experience “just really cool.” The Winter Classic returned to Wrigley on the final day of 2024, and the Chicago Blackha...

New Year’s Eve revelers will once again be able to obtain free rides on Metra, CTA, and Pace system buses and trains, the agencies said.

Police in suburban Park Forest have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing two women inside a home, all while two children remained inside the residence.

The carjacking took place in the parking lot of a suburban movie theater, days before the Christmas holiday.

January 2025 kicks off in Chicago Wednesday, and several famous museums across the city are planning to offer free days throughout the month.

Chicago police Larry Snelling Tuesday afternoon will hold a press conference to provide an update on the department’s security plans for New Year’s Eve.

There’s a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year.

The countdown to 2025 has begun, and with it comes epic Chicago fireworks shows.

Wrigley Field also hosted the 2009 edition of the event, which was won by the Detroit Red Wings in one of the wildest games the annual tradition has produced.

No, it’s not a federal holiday, but lots of places have shortened hours on New Year’s Eve.