Businesses brace as Chicago shutdown risks grow ahead of deadline
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We're just two-and-a-half weeks away from the budget deadline at city hall. If Mayor Brandon Johnson and council members can't reach a deal, the city could face a government shutdown. Bret Buganski is live outside city hall.

Resources for kids, families after teen abducted in Evanston | ChicagoLIVE
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After a 14-year-old girl was abducted while waiting for her bus in Evanston, Pattie Fitzgerald of Safely Ever After is on to talk about the skills and tools her program teaches to keep kids safe.

Tasting Chicago: The Holiday Edition
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In this festive edition of Tasting Chicago, Sylvia Perez explores four of the city’s most over-the-top holiday-themed bars and rooftops, where the décor is dazzling, the cocktails are creative, and the holiday spirit is turned all the way up.

Meteor shower peaks this weekend! | ChicagoLIVE
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Michelle Nichols of Adler Planetarium joins to break down what to expect and how to see the event.

Bill Foster introduces legislation to lower costs for students | ChicagoLIVE
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Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the No Cost Educational Resources Act, legislation to help ease the financial burden on our nation's students. He joins to break it down.

Understanding the property tax hike | ChicagoLIVE
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Jim Thompson, Director of Property Assessment and Tax Policy in the Cook County Office of the President, joins to break it all down.

Big Star Wrigleyville brings back its Holiday Honky Tonk, bigger and brighter than ever
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Head bartender Laurent Lebec and chef de cuisine Andy Spetz preview the festive food, drinks, and atmosphere guests can enjoy at Big Star Wrigleyville’s returning holiday celebration.

Researchers prepare to begin human trials on fentanyl vaccine
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A biotech company says its experimental fentanyl vaccine is nearing human testing next year, offering a potential new tool in the fight against opioid addiction.

Home invasion suspects tied to same crime in 2 Chicago suburbs
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Three suspects who were arrested in connection with a Homer Glen home invasion on Wednesday have now been connected to a similar crime a day later in Lemont.

Homer Glen home invasion suspects tied to same crime in Lemont: police

Three suspects who were arrested in connection with a Homer Glen home invasion on Wednesday have now been connected to a similar crime a day later in Lemont.

GRAMMY-winning Eric Bellinger previews Chicago show and new music | ChicagoNOW
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Eric Bellinger talks about his Jagged Edge tour, latest album, career evolution, and the city’s influence on R&B ahead of his Sunday night performance at the Arie Crown Theater.

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.