Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.

Reese’s unveils pink miniature cups for Valentine’s Day

Reese’s has unveiled for a limited time, pink miniature cups to show the ones you love how special they truly are on Valentine’s Day.

Illinois celebrates first 'Muhammad Ali Day'
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Monday not only marks Martin Luther King Day, but in Illinois, it also recognized the first-ever "Muhammad Ali Day."

Former Chicago Bulls player Jabari Parker talks mental health on MLK Day

"You gotta take time to reflect, take time to think about what's going on and talk to people," Parker said. "You're not alone, you're not by yourself. There’s always people that you can reach out to..."

Chicago demonstrators push for voting rights bill on MLK Day

In Chicago, civil rights groups met at Washington Park for a car caravan, demanding lawmakers in D.C. stand up for voters.

Charges filed in deadly mass shooting at Joliet Halloween party
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Three people have been charged in the mass shooting at a Joliet Halloween party that killed two and wounded at least a dozen others.

Chicago Christmas tree recycling program starts Saturday
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Trying to figure out what to do with that Christmas tree now that the holidays are over? There is a recycling program that starts Saturday.

Greektown puts on festive karav?kia display of vibrant little boats
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Eve Moran, Greektown arts chair, talks about their karav?kia public art display which showcases colorful and creative little boats from dozens of local artists.

New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?

Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.

New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022

New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.

City leaders release New Year's Eve safety plan
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City officials on Wednesday unveiled their safety plan for downtown New Year's Eve celebrations happening in Chicago this weekend.