Christmas
Burglars Skip Stealing TV, Take Kids’ Banks
A west suburban family returned home early Christmas morning to find that their house had been burglarized, Aurora police said.
Birders Make Annual Christmas Count Along Lakefront
Birders tallied more than 50 species of birds yesterday.
Baffoe: Bears Making The Playoffs Is Useless
I lacked the gift of Chicago Bears hope and excitement.
Post-Christmas Shopping Frenzy Begins As Stores Offer Big Deals
Are you hoping Santa Claus still has a little something in his sack for you? Even jolly old St. Nick is probably scoping out the after-Christmas sales on Wednesday.
1 Dead, 13 Wounded In Christmas Eve, Christmas Shootings
One person was killed and 13 wounded in gun violence over the Christmas holiday, including an 11-year-old boy grazed by a bullet and a man who was shot to death during a dispute in the Englewood neighborhood.
Apostolic Faith Church Gives Christmas Toys For Kids
From the North Pole to a South Side Church Santa came calling at the Apostolic Faith Church.
Four Kids Donate Their Presents To Dogs
The kids came up with this idea on their own, according to their aunt Carolina Ruiz.
Health Forces Cardinal To Forego Holiday Tradition
Francis Cardinal George is not making his usual visits to see inmates at the Cook County Jail and hospitalized children during this holiday season.
Fire Guts Bridgeport Apartment
Fire gutted a 3-flat apartment building early this morning in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Local Doctor Lists Toys That Pose Danger To Kids
You might want to check some of those Christmas presents before it’s too late.
Weather Service: 20 Percent Chance Of White Christmas
Those dreaming of a white Christmas in Chicago might get a flurry — but it won’t be a winter wonderland.
Mom Injured In Hit-And-Run Over Thanksgiving Goes Home For Christmas
Tiarria Stallworth was struck by a white sport-utility vehicle in the 8700 block of South Burley Avenue last month.
Last-Minute Shoppers Get A Break From Retailers
This weekend, procrastinators hit stores across the country, trying to wind down their Christmas shopping.
Non-Profit Holds Christmas Party For At-Risk Kids
Non-profit charity Dreams For Kids is hosting the celebration at the Broadway Armory for more than 1,300 at-risk children.
Severe Weather Impacting Christmas Shipping
Those Christmas presents you’re waiting on could be delayed by this week’s wintry weather.
Post Office’s Operation Santa Deadline Is Saturday
The deadline is tomorrow to bring in and pay for shipping on those wish list items.
Shoppers Hitting Stores On Last Friday Before Christmas
On this last Friday before Christmas, shoppers are hitting the stores.
Man Accused Of Trying To Use Stolen Goods As Christmas Presents
Police say Gregory Cook repackaged stolen goods for Christmas gifts for his friends and family.
Post Office Sees Its Busiest Day Of The Year
If you’re headed to the post office today, you could be greeted with some pretty long lines.
Help! Missing Elf: One Man’s Journey With Elf On The Shelf
What do you do when your elf leaves and doesn’t come back? Mount a search party? Hire a private detective? You contact customer service, which is exactly what Fred Sasaki did. Here’s how that went…
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- Two Shot Near Roosevelt CTA StationAround 11:10 a.m., a 57-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were shot in the 1100 block of South State Street.247
- Store Owner Kidnapped In Pilsen, SUV StolenPolice said the 78-year-old man was closing the store in the 1100 block of West 18th Street when a group of men threw a pillowcase over his head, hit him in the face, and forced him into his own SUV.248
- Man Found Shot To Death In Zion Supermarket Parking LotPolice responded to calls of shots fired about 4:34 p.m. and found the man, whose age and identity were not immediately released, shot in the front seat of a vehicle in the 2800 block of Sheridan Road.152
- School Warns Parents Of Kidnapping Attempt On PlaygroundA man tried to abduct a 4th grader from the playground at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School at 3730 N Oakley Ave on Wednesday.150
- Senate Passes Ban On Handheld Cell Phones While DrivingThe proposal says drivers must use hands-free devices or speakerphone features.127
- Three Stabbed On Northwest SideThree teenagers were stabbed in the Belmont Cragin area Thursday night on the Northwest Side.142
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