Chicago takes national spotlight for New Year's Eve
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Chicago is taking the national spotlight tonight, hosting its biggest new year’s eve celebration yet — right along the riverwalk. And at this hour, the party is officially getting started. Leslie Moreno has been there all night where the first performer is about to take the stage — and where safety is top of mind as crowds grow.

New Illinois laws coming in 2026
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It's almost the New Year-- and that means new laws.  There are more than 200 taking effect tomorrow in Illinois-- Let's go over a few of them.

Elaborate robbery of German bank results in millions in losses
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Millions of dollars worth of property are missing from a German bank after an elaborate robbery over the weekend, and the robbers on still on the loose.

Three new dog breeds just got the AKC seal of approval | ChicagoLIVE
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The American Kennel Club has officially approved three new dog breeds. The VP of Communications and Public Relations for the AKC joins us to explain which breeds were added.

Inside America’s first car-free neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona
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Culdesac Tempe is being called the first car-free neighborhood in the United States, designed to prioritize walkability, public transit, and community over cars. We speak with Ryan Johnson, CEO of Culdesac, about the inspiration behind the project, how it works, and what it could mean for the future of urban living.

Trump peace plans for 2026
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President Trump continues work towards phase two of his ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. His administration also working toward peace between Ukraine and Russia.   Caroline Shively reports from Washington.

Trump pauses push to deploy National Guard in Chicago, citing legal hurdles
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President Trump says he is backing off — for now — on plans to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago after legal challenges stalled similar efforts in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.

Sports betting companies sue to stop Chicago's sports wagering tax
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A group of sports betting companies filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago seeking to temporarily stop the implementation of a new law on sports wagers that’s set to go into effect in the new year.

2026 predictions with musical mentalist Sidney Friedman
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2026 predictions with musical mentalist Sidney Friedman 🔮 Will Timothée Chalamet win an Oscar? And when could Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce start a family? See more of Friedman’s predictions on FOX New Year’s Eve Live. 📺 Watch starting at 10 p.m. on Fox 32 and Fox Local Chicago.

Super flu cases slam U.S.
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The CDC says a spike in flu cases is driven by a new variant. It comes as vaccination rates remain low.

Trump admin freeze childcare funds to Minnesota, citing fraud schemess
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The Department of Health and Human Services said it's freezing childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud schemes that the governor said is already cracking down on.