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School Closings: Chicago Area Complete List

ABC Chicago 1/23 2:05P WLS

Find out if your school, business or daycare center is closed because of a weather emergency.

Dangerous -20 to -40 wind chills hit Chicago; snow from massive winter storm expected this weekend

ABC Chicago 1/23 2:05P Christian Piekos

The Chicago area is under an Extreme Cold Warning on Friday as much of the U.S. braces for a major winter storm that could bring snow to our area.

Suspect tries to rob CTA Green Line passenger, stabs him in South Austin: Chicago police

ABC Chicago 1/23 2:05P WLS

A suspect tried to rob a CTA passenger before stabbing him on the city's West Side early Friday, Chicago police said.

What is the coldest place on Earth and how does Chicago's cold compare?

NBC Chicago (Local) 1/23 6:20A Alex Dvorak

It's cold in Chicago, but how does Friday's brutal temperatures compare to some of the coldest places on Earth?

Parts of the Chicago area feel like -40 degrees. When will winter end?

NBC Chicago (Local) 1/23 6:17A NBC Chicago Staff

The cold doesn't appear to be going anywhere anytime soon.

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The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago Magazine 1/22 12:00A Lynette Smith

The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat

Ep. 19: Cold Weather Bar and Restaurant Recs

Chicago Magazine 1/21 12:00A Sarah Steimer

When the temperature drops, John and Amy bundle up and head to particular spots across Chicago, whether for the cozy atmospheres or tropical vibes.

Vacation Ready

Sequins and Stripes 1/19 5:25A liz

We are heading to the Virgin Islands today! We are spending two days on St. Thomas before heading back to Lovango (a trip we took with our kids last year and loved!) for the...

All-Day Eats

Chicago Magazine 1/16 12:00A Lynette Smith

In 2022, a fire forced the closure of the Goose Island staple Art’s Drive-In, which had been slinging diner classics since 1967. Then, last February, it returned. It’s now...

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.

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Bears stadium saga: Where do things stand as team's season comes to an end?

NBC Chicago (Sports) 1/19 7:45A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears' season has come to a close, and while the team isn't ready to talk about their future yet, one storyline continues to linger for fans: the new stadium.

Reliving the best Bears moments of the 2025-26 season

NBC Chicago (Sports) 1/18 6:34P NBC Chicago Staff

Sunday night was tough for Chicago Bears fans to swallow, but we're hoping reliving the team's best moments of the season will ease the pain.

Here's the Bears' inactives list for game vs. Rams

NBC Chicago (Sports) 1/18 10:07A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears are closing in on their game against the Los Angeles Rams, and the team has set their inactives list.

Related: Chicago Bears' uniforms revealed for game vs. Rams NBC Chicago (Sports)

Bears' game weather forecast to contain cold temps, chance of snow

NBC Chicago (Sports) 1/18 8:18A James Neveau and Izzy Stroobandt

Temperatures in Los Angeles have been in the 70s and 80s in recent days, but the Rams will be in for a rude shock when they face the Chicago Bears Sunday.

Mayors of Chicago, LA make tasty wager ahead of Bears vs. Rams game

NBC Chicago (Sports) 1/18 6:57A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams will battle Sunday with a berth in the NFC Championship Game on the line, and the mayors of the cities have made a friendly wager.

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