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Boy, 16, reported missing from Chicago's South Side

Chicago police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 16-year-old boy last seen on the city’s South Side.

Police warn of River North robberies by people asking for donations

Nyveia Lofton: Missing 15-year-old girl last seen on Chicago's West Side

Man injured after gun discharges during cleaning on Christmas Day on Chicago’s Northwest Side: police

Isabella Brown: 15-year-old girl reported missing from Chicago's South Side

Teen arrested months after armed robbery on Chicago CTA platform, police say

US and World News

Most popular cat and dog names of 2025

When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names. The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.

Ticket wins $1.817B Powerball jackpot

State of emergency declared as atmospheric river batters Southern California

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State of emergency declared as atmospheric river batters Southern California

Missing Nebraska mother found dead after more than a year; Homicide case opened

Nebraska man killed in McDonald’s drive-thru 'freak accident'

ATM dragged through storefront in failed Christmas Eve robbery

Sports

Gary: A city once written off is now back in play for Chicago Bears

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Gary: A city once written off is now back in play for Chicago Bears

Gary, Indiana is now back in the conversation as the Bears search for a new stadium site.

Chicago Bears have Christmas Day off, thankful for the QB-head coach connection

Bears kicker Cairo Santos earns NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after key kicks vs. Green Bay

Christmas schedule: Cavs-Knicks, Spurs-Thunder, Mavs-Warriors, Rockets-Lakers, Wolves-Nuggets

NFC North clinching & playoff seeding scenarios for the Chicago Bears in Week 17

Chicago Bears: How Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson's relationship took centerstage at Halas Hall

How Williams and Johnson's relationship took centerstage at Halas Hall

Good Day Chicago

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Jersey Girls perform 'Like Snow Like Snow' on Good Day Chicago

Check out the Jersey Girls hit single, "Like Snow Like Snow."

How long is Influenza A contagious? What to know ahead of the holidays

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Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment in 2026

Health

Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds

A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

Flu cases rise as holiday gatherings raise concern

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Flu cases rise as holiday gatherings raise concern

Millions face health insurance premium hikes as Covid-era subsidies expire

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Millions face health insurance premium hikes as Covid-era subsidies expire

Illinois joins lawsuit over curtail of gender-affirming care for kids

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Illinois joins lawsuit over curtail of gender-affirming care for kids

Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters infects 64 people in 22 states

Sausage recall: 2,000 pounds pulled after metal strip discovery

Politics

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Millions face health insurance premium hikes as Covid-era subsidies expire

With pandemic-era health insurance subsidies ending January 1, millions of Americans could see sharp premium increases—while Congress shows little sign of acting in time.

U.S. continues pressure campaign on Venezuela's Maduro

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U.S. continues pressure campaign on Venezuela's Maduro

The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)

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The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)

The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)

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The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)

Ben Sasse, former GOP senator, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Chicago budget battle, new Alzheimer's drug research | The Chicago Report

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Chicago budget battle, new Alzheimer's drug research | The Chicago Report

See Chicago through a whole new lens in this Fox Chicago Photographers Showcase, where our photographers share some of their most creative and visually compelling work. The showcase features a wide range of stories from across the city, including the story of an American classic, the Weber grill, a bold look at Malört, a drink only Chicagoans could love, and a rolling ice rink brought back from the brink.

Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree