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Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new red panda just in time for Lunar New Year

ABC Chicago 2/17 1:03P WLS

Welcome to Chicago, Qi! The red panda was moved across the country to be a mate for Nisha, another red panda at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Chicagoans remember Rev. Jesse Jackson as advocating for civil rights and social justice.

ABC Chicago 2/17 12:43P Jasmine Minor

Neighbors have left roses and even goodbye letters to the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, describing him as an icon, but also someone they called friend.

Related: Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson dies in Chicago at age 84 ABC Chicago

'He kept the dream alive': Politicians, leaders react to death of Reverend Jesse Jackson

ABC Chicago 2/17 12:43P WLS

Chicago and the world is reacting to the death of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Paczki Day 2026: Chicago-area bakeries welcome crowds, offer Fat Tuesday treats

ABC Chicago 2/17 12:43P Stephanie Wade

It's Fat Tuesday, which in Chicago and the suburbs means it's Paczki Day!

Teen shot in West Pullman armed robbery, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 2/17 12:43P WLS

A teenager was shot on Chicago's South Side amid an armed robbery, police said.

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Five Things to Do: February 13-16

Chicago Magazine 2/12 4:48A Sarah Steimer

What to do and see in Chicago this weekend.

Related: Five Things to Do: February 6-8 Chicago Magazine

Prime Time for the Primaries

Chicago Magazine 2/11 12:00A Lynette Smith

Election Day in Illinois is March 17. Yup, St. Patrick’s Day. So for the love of God, Chicago: Vote early. Here’s what to know about the congressional races.

Six Reasons Not to Move Your Business to Florida

Chicago Magazine 2/9 5:18A Sarah Steimer

Ken Griffin left Chicago for Miami — but we're not taking the bait.

What to Know About the 2026 Auto Show

Chicago Magazine 2/5 9:11A Sarah Steimer

Some people brighten February’s winter drudgery with flowers, hearts, and chocolate, but the Windy City does it with horsepower. The 2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off February...

Is It “Wiener’s Circle” or “Wieners Circle”?

Chicago Magazine 2/4 12:00A Lynette Smith

Chicago’s most famous hot dog stand has a punctuation issue. We are talking, of course, about the Wiener[’]s Circle in Lincoln Park. The lettering on the building says...

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CBS Chicago Vault: Rev. Jesse Jackson on the search for a new UCLA basketball coach in 1975

CBS Chicago (Sports) 2/17 7:30A CBS Chicago

In this Channel 2 News clip from 1975, the Rev. Jesse Jackson talks with sports director Brent Musburger about the search for a new UCLA basketball coach to replace the...

Derrick Rose to help with 1901 Project development around United Center

CBS Chicago (Sports) 2/12 4:15A CBS Chicago

With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment. In an interview with Forbes, the...

Related: Derrick Rose to work on United Center's 1901 project, Forbes says CBS Chicago (Sports)

The Iowa Bears? State lawmakers propose bill to lure team to the Hawkeye State

NBC Chicago (Sports) 2/11 8:26A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears’ stadium project has attracted interest in Illinois and Indiana, but is another Midwest state preparing to join the fray?

Portage, Indiana, mayor pitches proposal for new Bears stadium site

CBS Chicago (Sports) 2/10 6:12P Jermont Terry

Arlington Heights and towns in Northwest Indiana are upping their game for a stadium deal with the Chicago Bears. While the team's season is over, the renewed push for a new...

Who has the most Super Bowl wins? The teams and players with the most rings in NFL history

CBS Chicago (Sports) 2/7 10:30P Jordan Freiman

The 2026 Super Bowl has the Seattle Seahawks facing off against the New England Patriots, potentially shaking up the list of NFL teams with the most Super Bowl wins, and players with the most rings....

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