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CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 14: Jordan Gainey #11 of the Tennessee Volunteers puts up the game winning shot against Kasparas Jakucionis #32 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at State Farm Center on December 14, 2024 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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STATE COLLEGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 28: Luke Altmyer #9 of the Illinois Fighting Illini attempts a pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Beaver Stadium on September 28, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Illinois Football Dec 8

Illinois to take on South Carolina in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 27: Connor Bedard #98 of the Chicago Blackhawks fights for control of the puck against Thomas Harley #55 of the Dallas Stars during the second period at the United Center on November 27, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Blackhawks Dec 6

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson looks for improvement from team after firing of Luke Richardson

Chicago Bars Dec 13

If you love the Christmas movie ‘Elf,' you need to see visit this Chicago bar

Shoppers enjoy unseasonably warm weather while visiting Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza in Chicago, Illinois on Dec. 15, 2021. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Chicago Christmas Dec 12

Organizers reveal secret hack for avoiding major crowds at Christkindlmarket

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Star of ‘Home Alone' to hold movie screening, Q&A in Chicago area as part of ‘nostalgia' tour

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Detroit-area library says Chicago man can keep overdue baseball book — 50 years later

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Chicago City Council members distribute toys for kids at Christmas event while working to pass budget

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Chicago Real Estate

HIGHLAND PARK, IL – OCTOBER 21: A gate with the number 23 controls access to the home of basketball legend Michael Jordan on October 21, 2013 in Highland Park, Illinois. Twenty-three is the number Jordan wore while playing basketball for the Chicago Bulls. The home which had been offered for sale for $29 million and later dropped to $21 million is scheduled to be sold at auction on November 22. The 32,683-squre-foot home features nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a 15-car attached garage and an “NBA-quality” basketball court. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan's suburban Chicago mansion has finally sold after more than a decade

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL – OCTOBER 21: A gate with the number 23 controls access to the home of basketball legend Michael Jordan on October 21, 2013 in Highland Park, Illinois. Twenty-three is the number Jordan wore while playing basketball for the Chicago Bulls. The home which had been offered for sale for $29 million and later dropped to $21 million is scheduled to be sold at auction on November 22. The 32,683-squre-foot home features nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a 15-car attached garage and an “NBA-quality” basketball court. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan's suburban Chicago mansion under contract 12 years after it was listed

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Illinois home with unexpected tie to Frank Lloyd Wright and a notable history hits market for $2.5M

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Chicago Politics

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What is the minimum wage in Illinois? It's about to change in 2025

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Amid chaos, City Council moves to recess without vote on Chicago's 2025 budget

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 17: The skyline of Chicago is seen on January 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. View is from the south of the city looking north. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Chicago City Council set to vote on 2025 budget, and here's what could be in it

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