Chicago weather: Temps rise above freezing with thaw underway

Chicago’s thaw continues this week with 40s, rain chances and a possible 50-degree day before colder air returns for the weekend.

State/Lake CTA station closes for next 3 years starting today

Starting today, the State and Lake CTA station in the Loop will close for a full reconstruction, with a projected reopening date in 2029.

Calumet City family surprised with presents
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A Calumet City family getting a special holiday gift, after Christmas.  The mayor, the fire department and the police department surprised Ada Britton and her three grandchildren with Christmas presents.

Chef Steve Chiappetti dies at 58
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A major loss for the Chicago food scene and for the Fox Chicago family.  Chef Steve Chiappetti has died.

McDonald's facing class-action suit over McRib
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A class action lawsuit filed against McDonald's here in Illinois.  The plaintiffs believe the fast-food giant is lying about what the popular McRib is made of.

Schaumburg gathering highlights divided reaction to Maduro’s capture

The reaction to the capture of the Venezuelan president continues with another gathering in Schaumburg. People on both sides of the issue are voicing their concerns. 

Local reaction to Maduro's capture
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The reaction to the capture of the Venezuelan president continues today with another gathering in Schaumburg.      People on both sides of the issue - voicing their concerns.    Today - a group speaking---they say -- for Venezuelans.

GOP, Dems split on Maduro's capture
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The country's ousted President Nicolas Maduro is expected to appear in court tomorrow in New York.  Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to the strikes that led to his stunning capture.  Madeleine Rivera has more.

Trump gives update on Venezuela
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Moments ago, President Trump spoke on Air Force One after the U.S. military captured Venezuela's president.  He says the country's new leader, Delcy Rodriguez, could face more consequences if she doesn't do what the U.S. asks.

State and Lake CTA station to close tomorrow
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A heads up for those commuting down to the Loop. Starting tomorrow, the State and Lake CTA station will be closed for the next three years.

One in custody, another sought after Chatham shooting: police

One person is in custody while another is still on the loose after a shooting in Chatham neighborhood on Sunday, according to police.

Expert breaks down world reaction to U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro
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Prof. William Muck, of North Central College in Naperville, breaks down the global reaction to the U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, on drug trafficking charges.