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A Cook County judge ruled in favor of embattled Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, stating that school board members cannot participate in negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union unless invited by Martinez to do so.

In the coming weeks, the Internal Revenue Service is set to send approximately 1 million taxpayers $1,400 stimulus checks, according to officials.

Thousands of people flocked to Chicago’s State Street on Christmas Eve to grab last-minute gifts for the holidays.

A Chicago woman is preparing to celebrate Christmas in her home with her 96-year-old father, decades after she was put up for adoption.

Christmas is just hours away, and as many stores have begun to close on Christmas Eve, those who need to run a last-minute errand for a holiday gathering will have limited options.

While the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah often falls at varying points during November and December, this year’s festival of lights begins a bit later – and it comes with a calendar rarity.

A Chicago grandmother who lost her daughter to gun violence received an unforgettable surprise for Christmas thanks to fellow community members.

A major Costco egg recall due to possible salmonella was recently upgraded to a higher level by the Federal Drug Administration, NBC News reported, with officials saying those who consume the products could suffer “serious adverse health consequences or death.”

The strike, which began Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago and Starbucks’ hometown of Seattle, continued spreading to stores across the country over the weekend.

A lucky lottery player could see a Mega Millions Christmas miracle.

Tech companies led a broad rally for U.S. stocks Tuesday, a boost for the stock market before it closes early for Christmas Eve.

An Illinois State Trooper was struck and killed Monday night on I-55 in Will County while removing debris from the roadway after the driver of a car on the highway failed move over.

A man was in serious condition after a shooting late Tuesday morning in the Loop near a busy Chicago CTA station, the Chicago Fire Department said.