St. Sabina serves 2,000 hot holiday meals as need surges across Chicago | ChicagoLIVE
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ChicagoLIVE visits St. Sabina Church, where Father Michael Pfleger and dozens of volunteers are serving 2,000 hot meals to families facing food insecurity. Father Pfleger shares why one meal can be life-changing, how rising costs and SNAP cuts are driving more people to the pantry, and why he’s urging Chicagoans to help their neighbors this holiday season.

BBB reveals the top holiday scams hitting shoppers right now | ChicagoLIVE
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Misleading ads, AI-built fake sites, phony package texts, bad charity pitches, and even puppy scams — BBB expert Steve Bernas joins ChicagoLIVE to walk us through the biggest holiday traps targeting shoppers this year. He shares how to spot the “tip-off to the rip-off,” why free gift cards are never free, and how to keep your money safe during the busiest shopping season ever.

Robin Kelly calls ICE conditions 'deplorable,' reacts to ongoing raids in Chicagoland | ChicagoLIVE
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about troubling reports of poor-quality food and overcrowding inside ICE facilities, why she believes Broadview was used as a detention center despite denials, and how raids are continuing to traumatize Chicago-area communities. She also explains what she and colleagues want from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and why transparency is urgently needed.

Golden ticket rule: One simple way to get your kids to tell you when something’s wrong online
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Rich Wistocki walks through how predators groom children, how often kids lie about their age to access risky apps, and shares his “Golden Ticket” system—a no-punishment promise and even a refrigerator magnet—to encourage kids to come forward if they’re being threatened, sextorted, or harassed online.

Early jump in norovirus and flu prompts warning from Chicago physician | ChicagoLIVE
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Dr. Chris Colbert sits down with ChicagoLIVE to address the Midwest’s rising norovirus and flu cases. He explains how norovirus spreads, who is most at risk for dehydration, how long symptoms typically last, and which household steps — like disinfecting doorknobs and strict handwashing — can stop outbreaks at home. He also shares guidance on when vomiting or diarrhea is severe enough to require emergency treatment.

Budget fight, CTA funding trouble, and the SNAP curfew controversy | ChicagoLIVE
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Fox 32’s Paris Schutz joins ChicagoLIVE to break down the latest from City Hall — from Chicago’s budget tensions to the FTA threatening to pull money from the CTA. He also shares what Ald. Hopkins told him about his proposal for a SNAP curfew and why it’s stirring debate.

How Cook County homeowners can appeal their property taxes | ChicagoLIVE
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Many homeowners across Cook County got major sticker shock when they opened their property tax bills this year. But there is a process to appeal their home's assessment.

Chicago aldermen, Mayor Johnson split on 2026 budget, Ald. Hopkins pushes for teen curfew | ChicagoLIVE
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Paris Schutz breaks down the widening divide at City Hall as aldermen and the mayor remain fair apart on Chicago’s 2026 budget. He also explains Alderman Brian Hopkin’s continued push for a stricter teen curfew. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

NOAA predicts strong solar storm; Northern Lights possible | ChicagoLIVE
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NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center says a G3 storm may bring visible north lights and minor disruptions to satellites and communications. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Evanston, Lincoln Park Zoo test rat contraception in new pilot | ChicagoLIVE
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The City of Evanston is teaming up with the Lincoln Park Zoo's Urban Wildlife Institute to try a first-of-its-kind rat contraception program, aiming to curb rodent populations without the risk of poison. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Eight teen football players arrested in $2,000 sporting goods theft ahead of Florida tournament | Across the U.S.
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The juveniles, charged with felony retail theft and conspiracy, were detained after surveillance showed them working together to take dozens of items. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
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President Donald Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train in November.

How to cut your holiday grocery bill | ChicagoNOW
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With holiday dinners and gift spending adding up, many shoppers are looking for ways to trim their grocery budget. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

Feeling forced into holiday plans? You're not alone, survey shows | ChicagoNOW
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A new survey shows most Americans feel pressured to attend holiday events, leading to stress, people-pleasing and burnout. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

Senate showdown over expiring Obamacare subsidies as parties clash on healthcare
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With pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies set to expire, Democrats push for a three-year extension while Republicans demand a new approach—setting up a high-stakes Senate vote that could send premiums soaring for millions.

Trump's new national security strategy alarms European allies amid Ukraine war
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President Trump’s diplomacy-focused national security strategy—calling Europe “in civilizational decline” and restoring the Monroe Doctrine—is stirring concern among European leaders and complicating efforts to end the war in Ukraine as Zelenskyy pushes for continued support.

New Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near sensitive locations
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in day care facilities.

West Side residents demand relief after shocking property tax hikes
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Amid soaring property tax increases—some topping 100%—faith leaders and elected officials on Chicago’s West Side are calling for a rollback and potential freeze to help struggling homeowners.