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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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A Chicago-based casting agency announced they're in charge of finding background actors for season five of "The Bear." Here's what to know.

Want to be on ‘The Bear'? Here's what to know about a casting call for season 5 ↗

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The Chicago Bears are getting ready to take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, and they got good and bad news on their injury report.

Bears' injury report features updates on Rome Odunze, TJ Edwards ↗

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A suspect has been charged after he allegedly punched an elderly man, knocking him onto the CTA Blue Line tracks on Monday morning.

Charges filed after suspect allegedly punched man at CTA Blue Line stop ↗

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