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Chicago weather: Mild temperatures give way to rain, then sharp return to winter cold

Northern Illinois is in a period of weather whiplash, with mild temperatures giving way to rain this weekend before winterlike cold returns early next week.

Portillo’s partners with Bears wide receiver DJ Moore on limited-time meal

Here's when you can visit Brookfield Zoo for free in January, February

Missing 16-year-old boy located, Chicago police say

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

US and World News

Pope Leo calls for peace in Christmas Day address

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Pope Leo calls for peace in Christmas Day address

In his first Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV issued an appeal to world. Trey Yingst shows you why the message was about compassion as parts of Europe and the Middle East are at war.

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U.S. launches strike on ISIS in Nigeria

Google's top 5 people searches of 2025: Politics, popes and tragedy

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

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

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Uptick in flu cases during the holidays

Before Christmas, flu cases were already starting to go up across our country. Some health experts are worried that the number of cases will spike since many of us are having family gatherings.

New 'aggressive' flu strain emerging as health threat: Where it's spreading the most

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

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

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

19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors

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

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