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Fox 32 Chicago

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CTA bus driver escapes through window after passenger hijacks bus at gunpoint

A CTA bus driver escaped through a window after a passenger allegedly pulled a gun and ordered her to keep driving, authorities said. (Credit: Chicago Critter)

Chicago, IL · 1h

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Family-Run Illinois Italian Market Still Bakes Its Bread Fresh And Piles Subs High For Under $10

A 9-inch Italian beef from this deli can show up looking more like a 12-inch one. That’s the kind of generous surprise that gets an old-school Illinois sandwich counter talked about across the city. The beef comes from a family recipe, and it can arrive fully dipped and dripping....

Chicago, IL · 21h

Q985

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Illinois Joint Lands On Global List Of 50 Best Burgers On Earth

One Illinois joint made a list of the 50 best burgers on Earth, rubbing elbows with Tokyo and Dublin.

Illinois · 23h

thehinsdalean.com

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Sisters' push for awareness honors mom

Hinsdale sisters Jennifer Siepker and Megan Golichowski remember when their mother, Maria Malone, was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 1998. "I think we were shocked," said Golichowski, who was a freshman at Hinsdale Central at the time. Her older sister was a junior. "We were young. We were in denial and shocked."

Hinsdale, IL · 1d

WGN Radio

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High school playoff games to watch this weekend

Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend’s high school football playoffs and why he doesn’t see a single reason to separate public and private schools for state athletic tournaments. Michael also introduces us to one of the finest high school basketball players in the state.

Chicago, IL · 23h

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7 Wigilia dishes Polish-American families made for Christmas Eve, from beet soup with uszka to poppy seed kutia

In Polish-American households in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood, in Milwaukee's Polish South Side, and in Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore district, December 24 had one rule above all others: you did not sit down until someone spotted the first star. When it appeared, the family broke the opłatek, the thin pressed wafer embossed with a Nativity scene, and passed it person to person around the table. Then the meal began.

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Riverside Foods named Business of the Year

Riverside Foods has been named the inaugural Business of the Year by the Riverside Chamber of Commerce. Peter Boutsikakis, co-owner and operator of the local grocery store at 48 E. Burlington St., accepted a trophy on the business’s behalf at the chamber’s Oct. 15 meeting. “I was very...

Riverside, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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More Illinois counties vote to explore new state, separating from Cook County

A group of Illinois counties has joined a growing list of areas that are open to exploring the idea of separating from Cook County and forming a new state. According to unofficial election results, all 11 counties that voted on the “separation referendums” voted in favor of the idea, instructing their respective county boards to potentially collaborate with other counties in exploring the idea of severing ties with Cook County and forming a new state.

Cook County, IL · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Pat Hynes on Winning Cook County Assessor Race, Easing Tax Burdens

Democrat Pat Hynes beat out Libertarian Nico Tsatsoulis in Tuesday’s election to become the next Cook County assessor. The office is tasked with delivering accurate and transparent assessments to all residential and commercial properties. Hynes has called the system broken and mismanaged, and vowed to fix it. Hynes spent...

Cook County, IL · 20h

thehinsdalean.com

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DuPage goes blue, referendum OK'd

Results of DuPage County elections mirrored those in Illinois and across the country, as Democratic candidates defeated Republicans at all levels of government. Hinsdale's Kari Galassi lost her bid to represent District 3 for another four years to Democrat Marcus King. He captured almost 57 percent of the vote (32,710) compared to her 43 percent (24,809).

Dupage County, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Chicago developer says Bears should build covered stadium at former US Steel South Works site

Bears officials have promised to continue conversations about a path forward for a stadium in Arlington Heights or Chicago, according to ESPN's Ian Rapoport.

Chicago, IL · 2h

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Lombard Police Announce Halloween Enforcement Results

The Lombard Police Department recently concluded its Halloween traffic enforcement campaign, issuing 110 citations for seat belt and child safety seat violations, along with citations and arrests for other traffic offenses. From Oct. 23 through Nov. 2, 2026, officers increased enforcement efforts to identify impaired drivers and improve driver and passenger safety during the holiday period.

Lombard, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Soul Train Awards held in Chicago for the first time

Thursday night was a homecoming for one of Chicago's cultural treasures, as the Soul Train Awards arrived in the city where the iconic show originated. The taping of the awards show brought stars to the Loop.

Chicago, IL · 16h

Q985

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Mistake Costs 2 Shoplifters Freedom After Returning To Store

Two thieves hit the same Illinois boutique twice in two days. Their second visit didn't go as planned.

Chicago, IL · 1d

trapezeonline.com

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Engineer: Oak Park Ave construction nearly done

The Renew the Avenue project is on schedule to be finished by Thanksgiving, according to Village Engineer Bill McKenna. Since the start of the project in January, the construction occurring on Oak Park Avenue has been a part of Oak Parkers’ daily lives. Noting that construction has not experienced major delays, McKenna said “the project is still scheduled to be substantially complete by Thanksgiving.”

Oak Park, IL · 1d

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Chicago pastor Michael Eaddy to be consecrated bishop

A longtime Chicago West Side pastor whose ministry has extended beyond the pulpit into education, employment, housing assistance and community development will assume a major leadership position in one of the nation’s largest historically Black Christian denominations. Bishop-elect Michael Eaddy, pastor of People’s Church of the Harvest Church of...

Chicago, IL · 2h

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Chicago winter haters can rejoice as the Windy City predicted to have less snow this year

Chicago is heading toward a warmer-than-average winter after an unusually mild and dry October, while a powerful El Niño pattern raises the odds of below-average snowfall across the region, according to CBS News Chicago. Forecasters caution, however, that the outlook does not rule out bitter cold, snowstorms or icy precipitation.

Chicago, IL · 23h

CBS Chicago

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Man charged in 2023 fatal shooting of 9-year-old on NW Side to be sentenced

The family of Serabi Medina pushed to strike a plea deal that they say will hopefully keep the accused shooter, Michael Goodman, behind bars.

Cook County, IL · 1d

Parade

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In 1893, a Woman Born Into Slavery Made Pancakes at the World’s Fair and Became the Country’s First Living Brand Ambassador; She Was Buried in an Unmarked Grave

Born into slavery in Kentucky. Made pancakes at the 1893 World’s Fair for 27 million visitors. Became the country’s first ever living brand ambassador. Buried in an unmarked grave. The brand she made famous lasted 130 more years.

Chicago, IL · 7h

fox32chicago.com

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Illinois secession movement grows as 12 more counties back split

The movement to separate parts of Illinois from the state continues to grow, with voters in 12 more downstate counties approving non-binding secession referendums in the November election. That brings the total to 45 counties, plus several townships within Adams County, that have approved the measures since 2020. Woman behind...

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