How to dispose of a Christmas tree: Recycle, use in garden, protect wildlife

One idea: Cut your tree up and lay the branches over beds to insulate the soil. This way, the soil will not heat up in temporary winter warm spells and cause plants to come out of dormancy too soon.

Chicago-area ComEd customers warned rolling power outages are possible Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

If rolling power outages are needed, a city official said the first customers impacted would have about 15 minutes notice. The next power outage areas would be given 1 to 2 hours notice. Customers could be without power for 2 hours.

Man, woman found unconscious in vehicle in Elmhurst after suspected overdose

When officers arrived, they saw a male driver and a female passenger both unconscious in the front seats. The officers also saw evidence that indicated both occupants had overdosed on opiates.

Ancient Greek coins intercepted at O'Hare Airport returned to Greece

The tiny coins may not look all that impressive, but they date back to the time before Christ. Some of them are 2,500 years old.

Aurora police officers, mom honored for saving 9-year-old boy who fell through ice

O’Neal dove into an icy pond, behind her home, to save Tyshaun LaFlore on the day before Thanksgiving. She and six Aurora police officers were given the Mayor’s Award of Valor Tuesday night.

Police officers, mom honored for saving 9-year-old boy who fell through ice
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In the right place at the right time, Aurora police officers and a mom were honored at the last city council meeting of the year for saving a nine-year-old boy who fell through the ice.

Aurora opening warming center ahead of winter storm

The city of Aurora is opening its overnight warming center to the public Tuesday as temperatures begin to drop significantly.

2 men stole $2,400 worth of merchandise from Macy's in Oak Brook
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Bond has been set for two men accused of stealing approximately $2,400 worth of merchandise from the Macy?s department store located in Oak Brook.

Suburban Chicago college football, spirit squad head to Maryland for championship Stagg Bowl game
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Naperville's North Central College is gearing up to play in the NCAA Division III Championship, known as the Stagg Bowl, this Friday. The Cardinals will take on the Mount Union Purple Raiders from Ohio at the Navy Marine Corps Stadium.

Bond denied for second Cook County man charged with robbing woman at gunpoint in Walmart parking lot

Bond was denied Tuesday for a second Cook County man accused of robbing an elderly woman at gunpoint in a Walmart parking lot in Villa Park before leading police on a high-speed chase.