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The “word of the year” for 2024 has an unexpected Chicago connection.

The holiday season is here in Chicago, and while those in downtown Chicago can already see the city’s official Christmas tree lit up, commuters will be getting a dose of holiday joy beginning this week.

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan this week revealed a surprising story he’s never told publicly about his family and comedian Bill Burr.

Many offices and businesses, including Illinois Secretary of States offices and DMVs are closed on the federal holiday of Thanksgiving. But what about on Black Friday?

Something pink is coming to Target this holiday season…but what exactly that is remains to be seen.

A slew of holiday events are coming to a popular Chicago-area mall, starting with a Christmas tree lighting and an appearance by Santa Claus himself this weekend.

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday sent shockwaves across multiple countries, vowing sweeping new tariffs as soon as he takes office as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

The biggest shopping day of 2024 is nearly here, with Chicago-area malls expecting large crowds and increased traffic around the unofficial holiday.

The Chicago Bears reached a new chapter in their stadium saga this week, but does that mean the team is reconsidering a move to Arlington Heights?

Illinois has plans for a new tollway that would connect drivers to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport in a new way, but where is it?

A “thorough” investigation was underway, with police calling the incident a “tragic loss of life.’

A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head while driving in the city’s Gage Park neighborhood, leading him to crash into a building, Chicago police said.

All aboard! The iconic Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make its first stop in Illinois Tuesday as part of its tour across the U.S.

A chill is in the air just in time for Thanksgiving in the Chicago area, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, with wind chills in the teens and cold weather expected as the week goes on.