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When he was born, he weighed just over one pound, but six years later, Bryce Harshfield is a thriving kindergartner who loves soccer, hockey, monster trucks and most importantly, reading books.

A 35-year-old man was shot to death Wednesday morning while driving with a baby inside his vehicle in Chicago’s Heart of Chicago neighborhood, according to police.

For once powerful former House Speaker Mike Madigan, the 25th day of his trial continued with more testimony about so-called “do nothing” jobs provided to his friends.

Officials say three people were killed in a collision between a train and a vehicle in suburban Harvey on Wednesday.

The identities of a suspect and a woman he allegedly stabbed to death Tuesday afternoon in Portage Park have been released by officials.

A Lucky Day Lotto player in Chicago won the game’s jackpot late last week after playing numbers that were inspired by his late wife, according to the Illinois Lottery.

The suburban man accused of shooting and killing a prominent Lake County endocrinologist will make his first court appearance Wednesday, according to officials.

A Big Ten champion will soon be crowned. Here’s everything you need to know to tune into the 14th annual title game.

Christmas is coming early for fans of an iconic McDonald’s sandwich that only pops up on the menu once in a blue moon: the famous McRib.

Chicago’s famous Christmas tree will soon be light up for the 2024 season in Millennium Park.

The suburban man accused of shooting and killing a prominent Lake County endocrinologist will make his first court appearance Wednesday, according to officials.

While Wednesday morning started out rainy for some, the Chicago area’s first snowflakes of the season are expected to fall later in the day, with “intense bursts of heavy, wet snow” expected by Thursday morning, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.

Brace yourself: Here comes much cooler weather, and the Chicago area’s first snow of the season.

In addition to the large meal served at the dinner table, Thanksgiving is also known as a day for parades. And while the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City will capture most of the attention, Chicago will have a parade of its own for the 90th time.