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Renee Ruffin founded Faithful Meals In Motion to provide gifts, food and coats to 600 children in the Chicago area for her ninth annual Christmas drive, and serves more than 8,000 children annually.
Nonprofit founder spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of children in Chicago
CHICAGO (WGN) – A local woman is giving up some of the comforts of home to make sure hundreds of children have a memorable holiday season and beyond. Renee Ruffin’s heart runs deep with…
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November 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Renee Ruffin founded Faithful Meals In Motion to provide gifts, food and coats to 600 children in the Chicago area for her ninth annual Christmas drive, and serves more than 8,000 children annually.
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade transformed Michigan Avenue from a bustling shopping destination into a showcase of true holiday wonder for the 34th year.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade transformed Michigan Avenue from a bustling shopping destination into a showcase of true holiday wonder for the 34th year.
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Chicago police said the shooting happened just before 11:45 p.m. in the 0-100 block of West 111th Street in West Roseland.
Drive-by shooting on Far South Side leaves woman dead, man injured
A woman was killed and a man was injured in a shooting Friday night on the city’s Far South Side.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Chicago police said the shooting happened just before 11:45 p.m. in the 0-100 block of West 111th Street in West Roseland.
'He was brave': A nine-year-old boy was honored for his courageous actions after he and his mother were attacked by a group of students while walking home from school on the Far South Side earlier this week.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
'He was brave': A nine-year-old boy was honored for his courageous actions after he and his mother were attacked by a group of students while walking home from school on the Far South Side earlier this week.
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A teen boy is dead and another is recovering in the hospital on Saturday morning following an overnight shooting in the Loop.
Teen killed, man injured in overnight shooting in Loop
CHICAGO (WGN) — A teen boy is dead and another is recovering in the hospital on Saturday morning following an overnight shooting in the Loop. Chicago police say the deadly shooting unfolded just af…
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November 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
A teen boy is dead and another is recovering in the hospital on Saturday morning following an overnight shooting in the Loop.
At least seven teens were hospitalized on Friday following an overnight shooting in the Loop.
7 teens injured in overnight Loop shooting
Chicago police are investigating a shooting downtown.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
At least seven teens were hospitalized on Friday following an overnight shooting in the Loop.
Several Chicago restaurants have been ranked in a new list featuring the 100 greatest American restaurants of the 21st century, with one being named the best of the century.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Several Chicago restaurants have been ranked in a new list featuring the 100 greatest American restaurants of the 21st century, with one being named the best of the century.
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BREAKING UPDATE: At least five people were shot in The Loop Friday night, according to a Chicago alderman.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:12 AM
BREAKING UPDATE: At least five people were shot in The Loop Friday night, according to a Chicago alderman.
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BREAKING: Chicago police are investigating a shooting downtown.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:41 AM
BREAKING: Chicago police are investigating a shooting downtown.
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A man was shot and killed inside a North Side home late Friday afternoon.
Man dead after being shot in North Side home Friday afternoon
A man was shot and killed inside a North Side home late Friday afternoon.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:27 AM
A man was shot and killed inside a North Side home late Friday afternoon.
BREAKING: Police in Arlington Heights are investigating after two people were found dead inside a home late Friday afternoon.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:49 AM
BREAKING: Police in Arlington Heights are investigating after two people were found dead inside a home late Friday afternoon.
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The weekend will offer a return to sunny skies with mild temps for the season
Weekend to offer a return to sunny skies with mild temps for the season
Sunshine returns Saturday, but a few clouds may dim the sun at times in the afternoon.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The weekend will offer a return to sunny skies with mild temps for the season
A Cook County judge is facing criticism in the case of a suspect accused of lighting a woman on fire while aboard a CTA Blue Line train Monday on night.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
A Cook County judge is facing criticism in the case of a suspect accused of lighting a woman on fire while aboard a CTA Blue Line train Monday on night.
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Friday was another primarily dreary day across Chicagoland, but the clouds briefly broke in the morning, giving us about 90 total minutes of sunshine
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November 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Friday was another primarily dreary day across Chicagoland, but the clouds briefly broke in the morning, giving us about 90 total minutes of sunshine
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The switch has been flipped and Chicago's Christmas tree is officially lit!
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November 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The switch has been flipped and Chicago's Christmas tree is officially lit!
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A St. Charles man has been arrested and charged for allegedly taking unauthorized upskirt or dress videos over the past eight years, and police are asking for any potential victims to come forward.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
A St. Charles man has been arrested and charged for allegedly taking unauthorized upskirt or dress videos over the past eight years, and police are asking for any potential victims to come forward.
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UPDATE: The roadway has reopened, according to the Illinois State Police.
ROAD CLOSURE: All lanes of I-94 just east of I-294 are closed due to low hanging live wires over the expressway.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
UPDATE: The roadway has reopened, according to the Illinois State Police.
A man was hit and killed by a car while crossing the street in Glenview Thursday evening.
Man hit, killed by vehicle while crossing Glenview street
A man was hit and killed by a car while crossing the street in Glenview Thursday evening.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM
A man was hit and killed by a car while crossing the street in Glenview Thursday evening.
For some, the holidays are all about the lights, and some homeowners turn to the pros when it comes to decorating for the holiday season.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:56 AM
For some, the holidays are all about the lights, and some homeowners turn to the pros when it comes to decorating for the holiday season.
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While the meeting lasted more than two hours, ultimately, no vote was held after many concerns were raised, as school board officials decided that more time was needed to review plans.
No vote Thursday as District 65 debate over Evanston school closures continues
The board will reconvene on Monday, Dec. 1, to decide how best to move forward.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
While the meeting lasted more than two hours, ultimately, no vote was held after many concerns were raised, as school board officials decided that more time was needed to review plans.
A former Bensenville police officer and security officer at Fenton High School has been charged after he allegedly broke into a home earlier this month.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
A former Bensenville police officer and security officer at Fenton High School has been charged after he allegedly broke into a home earlier this month.
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A fourth straight cloudy day is on tap as the metro area continues to be in quite the rut this week.
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Forecast: Widespread cloudiness to continue into a fourth day
A fourth straight cloudy day is on tap as the metro area continues to be in quite the rut this week.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A fourth straight cloudy day is on tap as the metro area continues to be in quite the rut this week.
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Thursday was the third straight day without a ray of sunshine making this the longest cloudy spell since February 11-13, more than nine months ago.
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Thursday continued cloudiest stretch in more than 9 months
Thursday was another damp, dreary day with little temperature movement from the morning low to the daytime high.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Thursday was the third straight day without a ray of sunshine making this the longest cloudy spell since February 11-13, more than nine months ago.
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For the past three weeks, members of the Jamaican Youth Assistance Program have been collecting donations for their homeland that was ravaged by Hurricane Melissa last month.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
For the past three weeks, members of the Jamaican Youth Assistance Program have been collecting donations for their homeland that was ravaged by Hurricane Melissa last month.
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ROAD CLOSURE: All lanes of I-94 just east of I-294 are closed due to low hanging live wires over the expressway.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
ROAD CLOSURE: All lanes of I-94 just east of I-294 are closed due to low hanging live wires over the expressway.
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