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Chicago weather: Winter weather advisory continues for parts of NW Indiana | Radar

ABC Chicago 1/15 9:59A WLS

Bands of lake-effect snow are forecast to continue in Northwest Indiana Thursday.

Morgan Park shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 1/15 9:59A WLS

One man was killed and two others wounded in a shooting in the Morgan Park neighborhood Wednesday night, Chicago police said.

Related: 1 dead, 2 injured after shooting in Morgan Park CBS Chicago (News)

Indiana Governor Mike Braun says he's working hard to bring Chicago Bears to his state

ABC Chicago 1/15 9:59A Eric Horng

As talks between the Bears and Illinois political leaders continue over the team's new stadium plans, Indiana's governor used a very public stage to put his hat in the ring.

Bears-Rams playoff game: Looking back at '85 Bears' victory over Rams on way to Super Bowl

ABC Chicago 1/15 9:59A John Garcia

Soldier Field looks quite a bit different now than it did 40 years ago. That was the last time the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams met in the playoffs, and Bears fans...

Man sentenced to 17 years for pair of Chicago carjackings in 2022

CBS Chicago (News) 1/15 8:33A Todd Feurer

A man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role in a pair of carjackings on the South Side of Chicago in 2022. Edmund Singleton, 35, was convicted last year of one...

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Revisiting City News Bureau, Chicago’s Trusted Agency

Chicago Magazine 1/13 12:00A Sarah Steimer

A new book sets the record straight on how CNB broke stories for more than a century.

Who Will Be Chicago’s Next Mayor?

Chicago Magazine 1/12 12:00A Lynette Smith

As Brandon Johnson flails, speculation turns to who might succeed him. A year out from the election, we analyze the potential field.

Five Vacation Cottages for Sale

Chicago Magazine 1/12 12:00A Sarah Steimer

Just because it’s January doesn’t mean you can’t dream of summer living. The following five properties for sale, all located outside of Illinois, are cottages that can be used...

Pierogi Kitchen’s Potato and Cheese Pierogi

Chicago Magazine 1/8 12:00A Lynette Smith

While there are several moving parts to Art Wnorowski’s potato and cheese pierogi, a cherished family recipe turned menu signature at Pierogi Kitchen, the chef counsels that...

All In for 2026

Sequins and Stripes 1/7 6:59A liz

shop this look : Asha Piper Dress (wearing a small), Liffner Mini Basket Bag (sold out), Freyrs Aria Sunglasses , Loeffler Randall Goldy Boots Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday...

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Cubs introduce new third baseman, two-time World Series champ Alex Bregman

CBS Chicago (Sports) 1/15 5:45A CBS Chicago

The Chicago Cubs introduced third baseman Alex Bregman at Wrigley Field on Thursday, after signing him to a $175 million, five-year contract. Bregman, who turns 32 next March,...

26 charged in connection with rigging college basketball games as part of FBI investigation

CBS Chicago (Sports) 1/15 5:26A Scott MacFarlane

Federal prosecutors charged 26 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving dozens of college basketball players, authorities announced Thursday. U.S. Attorney David...

Here's where Alex Bregman ranks among richest contracts in Cubs history

NBC Chicago (Sports) 1/14 6:22A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs have officially signed Alex Bregman, locking him up to one of the richest contracts in team history.

Related: Cubs, Alex Bregman officially agree to massive free agent contract NBC Chicago (Sports)

BBB warns of tickets scams ahead of Bears game on Sunday against Rams

CBS Chicago (Sports) 1/13 4:29A Sara Tenenbaum

The Chicago Bears are on a hot streak , which means fans looking for tickets to Sunday's playoffs game are a target for scammers and fraudsters. The Better Business Bureau...

Excitement for Bears' playoff run could shift political landscape of push for new stadium

CBS Chicago (Sports) 1/13 4:02A Chris Tye

Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new...