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In exclusive interview, the former student said no amount of money can take away pain from years of abuse at the hands of an administrator.

Exclusive: Former student reacts to $17.5M sex abuse settlement with CPS ↗

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As a cold front passes through the Chicago area, school districts across the region are weighing whether to close buildings amid the weather.

How cold does it have to be for schools to close? What to know ↗

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Chicago will have the chance of snow just about every 36 hours for much of next week -- and it all starts this weekend.

More snow ahead in Chicago area? Several rounds possible starting this weekend ↗

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Hundreds of new Illinois laws are set to hit the books in 2026, and many could have a big impact on your health and wellness.

New Illinois laws will bring big changes to insurance, healthcare ↗

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Such cold air is unusual this early in the season, even for Chicago, NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes said.

Chicago forecast: Wind chills as low as -15 expected as suburbs cancel events, warn of frozen pipes ↗

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A crash involving a semi-truck and three vehicles on the Tri-State Tollway forced a closure of all northbound lanes near O'Hare Airport Wednesday.

All lanes blocked on I-294 near O'Hare after crash, delays expected ↗

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Chicago Board of Education approved a $17.5 million settlement for a former student who was sexually abused by her former school administrator.

Chicago Board of Education approves $17.5M sex abuse settlement for former student ↗

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The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers are squaring off Sunday with the lead in the NFC North and playoff positioning on the line.

Bears vs. Packers game to have huge NFL playoff implications ↗

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