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A ‘Dr.’ at 17: Chicago teen, Dorothy ‘Jeanius’ Tillman, earns Ph.D.

After earning her bachelor’s at 12 and double master’s in environmental and sustainable science at age 14, Dorothy recently completed a doctoral program at Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions.

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Chicago benefits when people leaving prison get support

A city Department of Reentry will promote a better quality of life and a fair future for returning citizens, which helps the city as a whole, a nonprofit leader writes.

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How covering NASCAR’s Chicago Street Race taught a couple of urban street reporters a lesson in humility

The racing franchise seemed foreign to this Midwestern city, more accustomed to a baseball or football game than souped-up stock cars tearing around downtown. Neither of us were NASCAR fans. We had never even watched an entire race.

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Chicago suburbs overwhelmed as migrants flood in; tensions rise

Discover the creative chaos unfolding in Chicago as it opens its arms to migrants, facing criticism, creating housing solutions, and shifting blame. An int...

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Families open presents and rush outdoors on an unseasonably warm Christmas Day

Temps in the 50s that may be tied to an El Niño pattern over the Pacific brought many Chicagoans to Lincoln Park. But normal weather will return later in the week.

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Ukrainians in Chicago celebrate December Christmas: ‘We want to be united with the rest of the world’

Until this year, Ukrainians celebrated the holiday on Jan. 7, in line with the Russian calendar. Now, for the first time, they’re celebrating in December. For many it’s a symbol of unification with the West.

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Migrants flood Chicago as border crisis overwhelms city resources

Find out how Chicago's status as a sanctuary city is causing tensions as Texas buses migrants to the Windy City suburbs, sparking debates and concerns over...

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Chicago suburbs overwhelmed as migrants flood into Windy City

Discover the creative chaos at the unchecked border crisis and the impact on cities like Chicago. Migrants, security concerns, and divided communities.

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For the final days of 2023, a look back at the stories and trends in Chicago business

In the year of a receding pandemic, many routines returned to normal, but there still were hot topics galore to cover.

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Has Chicago learned its lesson on corruption?

Former Ald. Ed Burke’s conviction should serve as a stark reminder that politics as usual in the Windy City is not a relic.

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Illinois Supreme Court finds Chicago not liable for cyclists who hit potholes on roads not ‘intended’ for bikes

A bicyclist injured when he hit a pothole in Lincoln Square sued the city. The state Supreme Court rules that cyclists are ‘permitted’ users of roads and not ‘intended’ users unless signs indicate otherwise.

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Washington Heights grandmother raising 5 grandchildren is surprised with bounty of gifts, Christmas decorations

Lisa Holmes has been taking care of her five grandkids since they lost their father in 2021. Earlier this year, their grandfather died of a heart attack, leaving her on her own.

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WATCH: Bears QB Justin Fields scores rushing TD vs. Cardinals

Move over, Santa Claus. Justin Fields is the one delivering presents to Chicago Bears fans this Christmas Eve.

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Mike Nussbaum, prolific Chicago stage actor with film roles including 'Field of Dreams,' dies at 99

Chicago actor Mike Nussbaum has died at age 99

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‘No Xmas as usual’: pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in US cities

Organizers focus on second-most popular shopping day in cities including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles

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At Midway Airport, echoes of 2022 as nearly 200 flights are delayed, travelers’ nerves jangled

Midway had 195 canceled flights Sunday. For some, it was a reminder of last year’s travel jam that was blamed on bad weather, and Southwest’s technology and staffing issues.

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Man found dead in Portage Park alley

Chicago police were conducting a death investigation after a man, whose age was unknown, was found just after 11 p.m. in the 5800 block of West Belmont Avenue.

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Knife-wielding man shot during argument at CTA Red Line station in Englewood

About 10:45 p.m., the man, 40, and another person were arguing on the mezzanine level at the Garfield station in the 200 block of West Garfield Boulevard when the man took out a knife and was shot in the right shoulder, Chicago police said.

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Someone in Chicago is reminded at Christmas of a meaningful Lyft ride

A simple hello can help people — whether you know them or not — through stressful, dark and frustrating times.

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Mary and Joe, Chicago style

This is story of Mary, Joe and their newborn in Chicago on Christmas, as written by the late Mike Royko in 1966.

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Bittersweet holiday for migrants celebrating their first Christmas in Chicago

Recent immigrants from Venezuela, Angola and Haiti say they are happy to be in Chicago as they attempt to build their lives here but miss their relatives back home. Many are planning to celebrate by maintaining holiday traditions like eating hallacas — Venezuelan tamales — and cachupa — an Angolan…

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Horoscope for Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023

After 2:30 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

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Cardinals vs. Bears Week 16 expert picks

Check out what experts are saying about the Cardinals' game against the Bears on Sunday.

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‘It’s a warm hug’: Hundreds of tubas fill the Palmer House with velvety holiday tunes

Players from 10 to 87 years old played tubas of all sizes at the Chicago stop on the annual “TubaChristmas” tour.

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Cold Weather Expected in Chicago Today - 24 December 2023

Today at 24 December 2023, A cold day will be expected in Chicago today with temperatures reaching a maximum of 12°C and a minimum of 7°C. The cold weather...

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