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Drawing for 2026 Chicago Marathon held Thursday. How to find out if you were selected

NBC Chicago (Local) 12/11 3:07A

Runners looking to race in the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be notified of their status as the lottery drawing is held Thursday, but for those who don't make the...

Over 500 eateries participating in 2026 Chicago Restaurant Week

ABC Chicago 12/11 2:25A WLS

Chicago Restaurant Week is seeing record participation.

Nativity scene passed down through generations draws crowds to Chicago home

ABC Chicago 12/11 2:25A Michelle Gallardo

A Chicago woman has turned her living room into a Nativity scene. People from all over would come bearing gifts, excited to see the baby Jesus, and there's another surprise...

Actress, singer Megan Hilty in Chicago this weekend with 'A Merry Little Christmas'

ABC Chicago 12/11 2:25A Hosea Sanders

Actress and singer Megan Hilty is back in Chicago.

Cook County assessor, Board of Review blame each other for skyrocketing Chicago property tax bills

ABC Chicago 12/11 2:25A Sarah Schulte

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi says the Cook County Board of Review is to blame for skyrocketing property tax bills, for giving big tax cuts to places like Trump Tower. The...

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Monty Python's Flying Circus musical ‘Spamalot' hopes to spread the silliness with U.S. tour

NBC Chicago (Entertainment News) 12/2 5:24A Mark Kennedy | The Associated Pr

The tour will travel to more than 30 cities in its first year including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, and Hartford.

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Chicago’s Other Iconic Highway

Chicago Magazine 12/11 1:00A Sarah Steimer

A new book celebrates U.S. 41, an overlooked route that also celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026.

The Man Behind the Shield

Chicago Magazine 12/9 12:00A Chicago Magazine

Under Larry Snelling’s watch, violent crime is down in Chicago. To understand his approach, you have to understand where he comes from — and the lessons he’s learned.

Photos from Paws Chicago’s 24th Annual Fur Ball Gala

Chicago Magazine 12/8 4:00A Chicago Magazine

Hundreds of sharply dressed canines and their humans walked the red carpet in support of the city’s largest No Kill Animal Shelter.

How Chicago Is Using Lawsuits to Force Change

Chicago Magazine 12/8 12:00A Chicago Magazine

The city's civil action against Glock shows how a municipal legal department can be deployed as a weapon for reform.

What’s For Sale in Chicago’s Prewar Apartments

Chicago Magazine 12/8 12:00A Sarah Steimer

A few properties on our list include those designed by Robert S. De Golyer, a master of pre-war architecture.

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New Savannah Bananas-inspired baseball team to launch in Chicago

NBC Chicago (Sports) 12/11 12:53A NBC Chicago Staff

A new baseball team is coming to Chicago, and tryouts are coming up soon -- and if you juggle, play the tuba, or can do a backflip, the Chicago Snowballs want to chat.

Can the Bears still make the playoffs? Breaking down their chances this season

NBC Chicago (Sports) 12/9 8:07A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears are still in a playoff spot after their loss to the Green Bay Packers, but their grip on that spot became a lot more tenuous.

Chicago Bears to release postseason tickets this week. Here's how it will work

NBC Chicago (Sports) 12/9 5:42A

The Bears' chances for making the playoffs may have gone down Sunday, but the hope for a postseason appearance is still alive and fans can soon purchase tickets.

Chicago fans question throw that ended Bears-Packers game in disappointing fashion

NBC Chicago (Sports) 12/8 3:06A Courtney Sisk

Bears fans went on an emotional rollercoaster as Chicago fell to Green Bay on Sunday night at Lambeau Field, losing their hold on first place in the NFC North.

Kyler Gordon ruled out before Bears-Packers game begins

NBC Chicago (Sports) 12/7 9:42A James Neveau

Chicago Bears defensive back Kyler Gordon has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, dealing the team’s secondary a setback.

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