Linnae Harper hosts 4th annual South Side toy giveaway | ChicagoNOW
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Chicago basketball star Linnae Harper and her foundation invite families to a free holiday event on December 20, featuring toys, festive activities, and family photos to support local kids and celebrate the season.

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for children under 16 | ChicagoNOW
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Starting December 10, popular platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube must block users under 16 in Australia, sparking debates over free speech, privacy, and whether similar restrictions could come to other countries.

Time names ‘Architects of AI’ its 2025 Person of the Year | ChicagoNOW
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Time recognizes the profound impact of artificial intelligence on society, highlighting tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang on its 2025 Person of the Year covers.

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ returns to Chicago with original-inspired production | ChicagoNOW
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Alexa Moster, who plays Christine Daaé, joins via Zoom to discuss her role, the magic of the show, and what it’s like to perform in her hometown at Cadillac Palace Theatre through February 1.

Expert shares six tips for surviving winter break with teens | ChicagoNOW
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Dr. Cam Caswell, “The Teen Translator,” offers practical strategies to reduce conflict, build connection, and make winter break with teens more enjoyable for the whole family.

‘Christmas Around the World’ exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry | ChicagoNOW
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Amelia Pollock shares how the annual exhibit celebrates cultures from across the globe with beautifully decorated trees, running now through January 5, 2026, at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Chicago man sentenced in 2021 Noble Square shooting

Federal prosecutors say a Chicago man who was on parole when he fired off more than a dozen rounds in 2021, seriously wounding another man, just learned his sentence.

Chicago police officers, driver hurt in South Side crash

A driver and two Chicago police officers were hospitalized Thursday night after a crash on the South Side.

Chicago weather: Weekend plunge to subzero temps follows light city snowfall

A brief round of snow Friday and an arctic blast this weekend will deliver dangerous cold before temperatures rebound into the 40s later next week.

Lurie Children's Radiothon raises $925K
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Tonight, a huge show of generosity for Lurie Children's. The grand total is in. They raised nearly a million dollars! Thanks to listeners and viewers like you, the hospital's annual radiothon brought in more than $925,000 dollars. Those funds will go toward lifesaving patient care, critical research, and family support. Kasey Chronis has our recap. 

Dovetail Project celebrates 30 new graduates
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A group of young fathers are celebrating a huge milestone. The latest cohort of graduates from the Dovetail Project walked the stage today.

Family shares their journey at Lurie Children's amid annual Radiothon event
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There are just over 2 hours left in the Lurie Children's Radiothon. Last year, over a million dollars was raised. The money helps families facing the toughest battles of their lives. Kasey Chronis joins us again from the phone bank room with one of those families.