Chicago man sentenced to 4 years in mail theft case

A Chicago man has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to a burglary charge stemming from a series of mail thefts on the city's Northwest Side.

Man found fatally shot on Chicago’s South Side, police say

Chicago police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot in the head and killed early Monday on the South Side.

New exhibit examines HIV’s impact on Black women for World AIDS Day | ChicagoNOW
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The Beverly Arts Center marks World AIDS Day with the launch of “Shine a Light on it,” an exhibit that looks at HIV trends affecting Black women in Chicago and globally. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

How to make the most of holiday season in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Do312 shares how to find the best holiday events for your interests and offers tips for managing busy crowds and peak times. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

‘Biblioracle’ shares holiday gift ideas for book lovers |  ChicagoNOW
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John Warner, the Chicago Tribune’s “Biblioracle,” shares his holiday reading recommendations. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

‘Celtic Knot’ recounts survival story of Irish orphan in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Author Robert Patrick Conlon joins us to share the true story behind Celtic Knot, a book that follows his grandfather Tim, an Irish immigrant orphan who fought to survive in 19th-century Chicago. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

Finance expert shares tips for navigating holiday budget stress | ChicagoNOW
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December can be the most financially stressful month of the year, but finance expert Pattie Ehsaei is sharing practical ways to keep holiday costs under control. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

Chicago Public Schools policy allows unlimited absences for illegal immigrant children amid ICE operations

A Chicago Public Schools (CPS) policy allows illegal immigrant students excused absences if they or their family members are afraid of federal immigration enforcement activities in the area.

Chicago weather: Snow returns today with advisory

A Winter Weather Advisory will bring 1 to 3 inches of snow during today’s commute across Chicago.

Getting closer to nature during the holidays
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Many people are now winding down from Thanksgiving and Black Friday. A local group used the opportunity to get closer to nature instead of hitting the stores to shop.

Travel eases in Chicago a day after record snowfall disruptions

One day after Chicago saw record-setting snowfall, Sunday was a much quieter and more routine day for travelers at Midway Airport as the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend nears its conclusion. 

Snow impacting post-Thanksgiving travel
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With nearly fifty million people under winter weather alerts this weekend travel. Conditions have been challenging to say the least with Chicago's airports taking the brunt of the delays.

Chicago weather: Another round of accumulating snow arrives Monday

What a weekend! Not only did we set a new daily record snowfall for November 29th, but Saturday will go down as the snowiest November day in recorded Chicago history. 8.4 inches fell at O'Hare on Saturday, beating the previous November one-day snowfall record of 8.0" set on 11/6/1951.

Chicago’s winter overnight parking ban begins Monday: What drivers need to know

The winter overnight parking restrictions began on Monday in Chicago. From Dec. 1 through April 1, Chicago residents are not allowed to park on certain streets overnight, with or without snow present.