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Chicago will be a bit merrier and brighter beginning this weekend, as the city’s official Christmas tree will be lit up for the season.

Chicago's Christmas tree lighting set to dazzle residents this weekend ↗

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This holiday season, an iconic character will be rolling out their own menu offering at McDonald’s restaurants.

Special holiday guest star featured on new McDonald's menu offering ↗

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Prosecutors moved Thursday to dismiss charges against a woman who was shot several times by a Border Patrol agent in Chicago last month.

Prosecutors move to dismiss charges against woman shot by Border Patrol agent ↗

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The Aurora Firefighters Local 99 Union is calling out the city's mayor over his proposed budget, which would cut 18 firefighters from the department.

New proposal would cut 18 firefighters and more from Chicago suburb ↗

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson embarked on a blitz Thursday to save the corporate head tax proposal in his 2026 budget plan, but businesses are fighting back.

Mayor tries to save head tax, but business leaders warn of adverse effects ↗

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Looking to celebrate the holiday season in and around Chicago? There's no shortage of events but keeping tabs on when each begins can be tricky.

Chicago tree lighting, Christkindlmarket, Zoolights and more: Holiday dates to know ↗

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The Chicago Bears have a rough stretch of their schedule coming up, and one of their biggest games has been flexed by the NFL.

Bears' game flexed by NFL as showdown with big rival is moved ↗

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Many Amazon Prime customers will be getting automatic refunds as part of the settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

Amazon Prime members are getting automatic refunds as part of a $2.5B settlement. See if you qualify ↗

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