Girls flag football camp
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Traditionally football is a sport dominated by men, but the times are changing. Women's flag football continues to grow, thanks in part to the NFL and its sponsorship. But there are also some local groups intent on showing that girls belong on the gridiron.

Cutting down screen time for kids
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There's a lot of parents who think their kids are on screens way too much. And, they say it's time to go old school.  CB Cotton has more on an effort to get kids to ditch the screens.

Uncovering the first Christmas in America
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There's been a big discovery about the first Christmas celebration in America. It dates back about five hundred years ago.  Craig Patrick has more on what was found. 

Funeral for Park Forest Officer Tim Jones
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Hundreds of police officers from across the Chicago area and the Midwest filling the gymnasium at Tinley Park High School today to celebrate the life of Park Forest Police officer Timothy M. Jones.

Chicago police look for driver, car involved in hit-and-run
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Chicago Police are searching for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on Friday.

Car slams through Chicago building, ends up on train tracks
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A car jumped the curb and crashed through a building on Chicago's South Side before coming to rest on Metra tracks, police said.

Historic Pullman Model Train Experience
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Families are invited to check out a new 3-day celebration of the Pullman railcars. You can see it for the first time tomorrow. It's an interactive experience with model trains and Lego building sessions. And it's free.  Photojournalist Stefan Ward gives us a sneak peak.

Search continues for missing Blue Island man
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The search efforts intensifying tonight for a missing Blue Island man. It's been exactly one month since 59-year-old Daniel Davis was last seen.

Bears vs. 49ers preview | Bears Blitz
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Coming off one of the biggest regular season wins in the history of the franchise, the Bears head to the west coast for a showdown with the 49ers. The Blitz crew gets you ready for the primetime matchup. How has Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams' relationship flourished so quickly, is the #1 seed a realistic possibility for the Bears and can the defense limit a potent 49ers offensive attack, including All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey?

Busy end-of-year travel
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Millions of Americans traveling today to round out the holiday season. AAA says more than a third of Americans traveled away from home this holiday season.  Asher Redd is live in Smiths Grove, Kentucky.

New Year's Eve 2026 installed in Times Square
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Today---- you had an opportunity to see what the new year's eve display will look like in Times Square.

Trump promises 'aggressive' housing reform next year
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You may have heard the saying there's no place like home for the holidays.  But you may not feel that way when it comes to interest rates.  Doug Luzader shows you why home affordability is still a big issue going into next year.

Tax Tips: Make the most of your return
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 Even though we're months away from Tax Day, it's never too early to start preparing for tax season. Connor Hansen tells you what you need to get started and changes to the tax laws that could impact your return.

Doctor breaks down a new flu variant circulating this year
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Some call this the Super Flu. More people are going to the hospital and the emergency room because of a strain of the flu called H-3-N-2.

Marketplace health insurance price hike looming
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Right now--- members of Congress are on a holiday break. But we could be heading into another government shutdown. And it's all about rising healthcare premiums.

U.S. forces strike ISIS targets in Nigeria
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 After designating Nigeria as a "country of particular concern" over Christian genocide claims.  President Trump threatened military action, and on Christmas night -- he announced the launch of fatal strikes. Stephanie Bennett shows you why some have mixed feelings about it.