New and used cars: Strategies for saving money when buying in 2024

Now that it's a new year, many people are on the hunt to replace their car. And whether you're shopping new or used, there are plenty of ways to save a few bucks.

New and used cars: Strategies for saving money when buying in 2024
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Now that it's a new year, many people are on the hunt to replace their car. And whether you're shopping new or used, there are plenty of ways to save a few bucks.

Root2Fruit sprouts new hope in young West Siders
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Aisha Oliver, founder of Root2Fruit, talks about the inspiration behind her nonprofit and why it's important to build up youth from the Austin neighborhood.

Week in Review: Most dangerous neighborhoods • winning lotto tickets • winter weather finally hits Chicago

Chicago's top 10 most dangerous neighborhoods were ranked by PropertyClub, two lottery tickets worth $425,000 each were sold in two suburbs, and winter has finally arrived with a few more significant systems bringing snow our way. Here are this week's top stories.

Simple home maintenance tasks to save money in 2024

With the start of the new year, you may have made a resolution to take better care of your health. But what about keeping your house in tip-top shape, too?

Simple home maintenance tasks to save big bucks in 2024
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With the start of the new year, you may have made a resolution to take better care of your health. But what about keeping your house in tip-top shape, too?

New Marvel character makes history
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Alaqua Cox stars as the title character in the new Marvel series ?Echo,? streaming on Disney+ next week.

'2023 was odd': Chicagoland sets new tornado record

To say 2023 was a "busy year" in the Chicagoland weather department would be a big understatement.

'American Fiction' starring Golden Globe nominee Jeffrey Wright hits theaters

Actor Jeffrey Wright earned some of the best reviews of his career for the new comedy “American Fiction” – and was even nominated for a Golden Globe this weekend.

'American Fiction' starring Jeffrey Wright in theaters now
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Jeffery Wright stars in “American Fiction” as an author who is told his books “aren’t black enough” – and decides to turn that criticism back on the publishing industry.

Chicago musician uses legacy of blues to heal
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Local musician Brother Jacob uses what he's learned about the power of blues and is spreading it to young people throughout Chicago. He believed we can use blues music to soothe our inner turmoil.

Week in Review: Migrants flow into Chicago area • 911 call saves man's life • U of I star charged with rape

Migrants continue to arrive in the Chicago area by train, plane and bus; a 911 call led to the rescue of an Indiana man who had been trapped in a crash for a week; and a standout University of Illinois basketball player was charged with rape.