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Former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to a pre-kindergarten class at Parkside Community Academy in South Shore, people enjoyed hot tub rides down the Chicago River, andthe Humboldt Park Puerto Rican flag at Western and Division was lit up for the holiday season for the first time…

The stabbing occurred about 3:20 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of North State Street. The victim, a male of unknown age, was hospitalized in good condition.

It happened in the 100 block of North Clark Street about 3:30 a.m.

The return of giant balloons after a five-year absence wows the crowds, and bright crisp weather, marching bands and Santa and Mrs. Claus kept spirits festive.

A Chicago firefighter died battling a blaze in Lincoln Park, several protesters demanding peace in Gaza were detained at the Ogilvie Transportation Center, and Hannibal Buress performed stand-up comedy and music as Eshu Tune at The Chicago Theatre.

Loop-bound Orange Line trains were temporarily stopped for nearly two hours overnight due to a fire aboard a train near the Harold Washington Library stop.

Coffey’s restoration of the Chicago Theatre and other venues contributed to the creation of Loop’s live theater district.

The woman, 23, was crossing the street when she was hit by the driver of a silver 2019 GMC pickup truck about 5:30 p.m.

Over 70 protesters were issued citations for obstructing traffic, according to Chicago police. No arrests were made, and no injuries were reported.