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Chicago’s holiday season unofficially kicked off Friday evening, marking the opening of local Christkindlmarkets and the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree.

Temperatures in the 40s Saturday; 50s Sunday

A community alert was issued in Chicago’s Chinatown community after five senior citizens were attacked, pepper-sprayed and robbed in separate incidents.

With the rise of fast fashion and performance fabrics, experts warn the chemical make-up of our clothing is getting more complex and potentially more toxic.

Thanksgiving is a day full of football and succulent feasts for millions of Americans, but why is the holiday occurring so late in 2024?

A drunken driver who was traveling the wrong way on a Wisconsin highway was sentenced Friday to more than 35 years in prison for a crash that killed four siblings in another vehicle.

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of several museums offering free admission to Illinois residents on select days this winter.

Outfielder Gavin Sheets and infielder Nick Madrigal were non-tendered Friday by the White Sox and Cubs, respectively Friday, bringing both players’ multi-year tenures with the clubs to an end.

The highly anticipated film version of the popular novel and Broadway musical “Wicked” has finally arrived in theaters, and it’s already clear this is “the one the Wizard has been waiting for.”

McDonald’s will expand its U.S. value menu early next year as it continues to try to win back inflation-weary customers.

The individual accused of shooting and injuring a Jewish man walking to synagogue and subsequently opening fire at first responders in Chicago’s West Rogers Park neighborhood performed searches on Google for synagogues, a Jewish community center and gun range in the days ahead of the attack.

Ahead of the holiday season, the Illinois Public Interest Research Group has issued its annual “Trouble in Toyland” report, this year highlighting the dangers of some inexpensive imported toys that could pose a safety risk.

A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning this summer and left his wife and three children has been located in Eastern Europe and is communicating with law enforcement, but he has not committed to returning home, authorities said.

The holiday season has unofficially arrived in the Chicago area, with this weekend featuring the city’s Christmas tree lighting, opening of Christkindlmarkets and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade.