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To many, Dec. 26 is simply the day after Christmas or the second night of Hanukkah. But to others, it’s Boxing Day.

Christmas may be over, but the holiday shopping season continues — and so do returns.

Hang onto those stocking-stuffer lottery tickets.

Rumors of who could be the next Chicago Bears head coach are swirling, and one unlikely but intriguing name has emerged.

United Airlines has released a statement after a body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight that departed from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Christmas Eve.

Dense fog blanketed much of the Chicago area Thursday morning, with a dense fog advisory in effect and some areas with visibility at a quarter mile or less.

Fog with rain showers for much of the day

Chicago police are warning residents of a burglary crew that has broken into more than 18 business on the South and Far South sides since September.

A collision between two semis on Christmas Eve morning in Kankakee County left a tow truck driver dead and his 15-year-old son with serious injuries, according to authorities and the tow truck company.

A man died in police custody early Wednesday morning after sustaining a fall during a struggle with officers at a Joliet gas station, authorities said.

A Round Lake Beach man was charged with reckless homicide and driving while under the influence after his passenger was killed when the vehicle they were riding in crashed into a home, authorities said.

Not feeling like cooking on Christmas Day or perhaps you need a quick bite to eat on the way to your holiday destination?

Christmas is here, and those who need to make a last-minute errand for a holiday gathering will have options – but not many.