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Chicago holiday festivities kick off with tree lighting, Christkindlmarket opening on Friday

"Last Chance U" coach John Beam dies after shooting at Laney College in Oakland, California

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Official Chicago Christmas Tree to light up Millennium Park Friday

ABC Chicago 11/21 9:33A WLS

Chicago flips the switch on the holidays Friday in Millennium Park.

3 shot, 1 fatally, in Lawndale shooting, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 11/21 9:33A WLS

A shooting in the Lawndale neighborhood left one man dead and two others wounded Friday morning, Chicago police said.

Blackhawks bring back ‘most requested jersey' from 1990s ahead of ‘Blackout games'

NBC Chicago (Local) 11/21 6:01A Alex Dvorak

The Chicago Blackhawks are bringing back "one of hockey's most renowned uniforms" and they're asking fans to wear them for two special games coming up.

How to watch Chicago' Christmas Tree Lighting live, and what time it starts

NBC Chicago (Local) 11/21 5:27A

With 185 lit spheres, 1,200 light strings, over 119,000 LED lights and 39,250 feet of lighting, it will remain on display through January 11, officials said.

From Christmas markets to tree lightings, 5 iconic Chicago holiday events kick off this weekend

NBC Chicago (Local) 11/20 11:52P NBC Chicago Staff

The popular Chicago festivities also mean increased traffic, large crowds and street closures.

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Three Inexpensive Days in Chicago

Chicago Magazine 11/21 3:39A Sarah Steimer

Other guides to our city limit travelers with high prices and select neighborhoods. We'll take you all over town — on the cheap.

Polished Up

Chicago Magazine 11/19 2:14A Lynette Smith

Maplewood, a brewery and distillery, has long been known for its canned beers like Son of Juice IPA. But since 2017 it has also run a semihidden taproom hard up against a...

Chicagoans of the Year

Chicago Magazine 11/18 12:00A Chicago Magazine

From everyone’s favorite high school choir to a certain holy father, these honorees brought pride to this city in a tumultuous time.

How to Build a Chicago-Style Thanksgiving

Chicago Magazine 11/18 12:00A Sarah Steimer

Writer Chandra Ram joins John and Amy to discuss how to add local flavor to the big meal.

Holiday Plaid and My Favorite Pants

Sequins and Stripes 11/17 3:24A liz

shop this look: Hunter Bell Plaid Top , La Ligne Colby Pants , Loeffler Randall Heels , Toteme Leopard Clutch , Electric Picks Bean Necklace Holiday outfits on repeat over here. I plan on wearing...

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Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno placed on injured reserve

NBC Chicago (Sports) 11/17 8:47A James Neveau

The Chicago Blackhawks are off to a solid start on the season, but they’ve been bitten by the injury bug as captain Nick Foligno heads to IR.

Cubs release statement as Kyle Hendricks officially announces retirement

NBC Chicago (Sports) 11/17 7:27A James Neveau and Alex Dvorak

Former Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks has officially announced his retirement after a 12-year career, 11 of which were spent in Chicago, including his pivotal role in the team's...

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