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Forget a white Christmas. Chicago could have among its warmest Christmas days ever. https://t.co/YGNFLgCNbM
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What’s next for Steelworkers Park? Neighbors and city officials have started planning its future. https://t.co/qUA9nTF9fN
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West Side teens charged with serious crimes can now avoid jail in a new school-focused program. https://t.co/Pf5HWRV70b
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El Nopal bakery and its famous cookies found a home again at the Chicago History Museum. https://t.co/8poej4F9KD
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A water main break shut down a section of 111th Street in Mount Greenwood Monday morning. https://t.co/xA0quuESNi
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IBPOOPN, TYPESHT, BRICKED: Here are 2025’s rejected Illinois license plates. https://t.co/AEB95sA6kl
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Bears’ cheese grater hats go viral after their win over Green Bay. The hat maker is struggling to fill demand. https://t.co/RnTmdckJcg
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Proxi will close, Bar Tutto is now open and other West Loop dining news: https://t.co/hncRxe5Fzn
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Tamales bring generations of Chicago chef’s family together for the holidays. https://t.co/YN12CJWgHZ
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The city beefed up police presence at CTA stations, but the government is still threatening to withhold $50 million. https://t.co/leJCFicHO0
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7 children have been charged in the attack of a mother and her 9-year-old son outside a Far South Side school that went viral last month. https://t.co/w5WKQINarb
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City Council on Saturday passed the 2026 budget. Here are the major fees and changes: https://t.co/UzPyJ0smZp
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A Chicago man from Bulgaria died in ICE custody after immigration arrest. https://t.co/iS1XlLvQwP
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Over 3,000 “Cheese Grater” hats sold in 24 hours by Houston-based company @foampartyhats after Bears beat Packers. “It’s a Christmas miracle,” the company’s founder said. https://t.co/zUaTihy53K
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The founder of Foam Party Hats only started selling the grater hats after the Packers sent him a cease-and-desist for his "Cheese Hat." The caps are a huge hit after Bears star Caleb Williams and DJ...
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Lakeview’s Kelly Park renovation breaks ground following years of delays. https://t.co/H0e2d1aGhH
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Bears’ cheese grater hats go viral after their win over Green Bay. The hat maker is struggling to fill demand. https://t.co/RnTmdckJcg
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4 members of Illinois’ congressional delegation flagged concerns over the Broadview ICE center’s conditions after a tour. https://t.co/UgOOWaPrUy
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What’s next for Steelworkers Park? Neighbors and city officials have started planning its future. https://t.co/qUA9nTF9fN
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