These are some of the weirdest holiday foods you can buy

1 hour ago | WGN TV

DALLAS - This time of year, retailers toss out all sorts of strange holiday foods hoping consumers take the bait - which we normally do. However, some things are just too...
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Charities struggle during Chicago COVID-19 pandemic; Giving Tuesday offers time to give back

5 hours ago | ABC

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as Giving Tuesday. It's a time people are encouraged to do good.
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COVID-19 vaccine distribution: Chicago-based United Airlines has started shipping coronavirus shot, source says

5 hours ago | ABC

Chicago-based United Airlines has begun shipping the first batches of the COVID-19 vaccine, a source told ABC News.
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Stock up on Apple Watch bands with Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale

1 day ago | iMore

There are some great Cyber Monday sales going on for the Apple Watch this year, but what about a sale to add your personal style to your new watch? Well, Best Buy has your back...
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Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan does not appear to have votes to retain role, BGA says

1 day ago | ABC

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan does not appear to have the votes to retain his role, the Better Government Association says.
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Chicago-area nonprofits like JCFS Chicago can benefit from Giving Tuesday donations

1 day ago | ABC

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as "Giving Tuesday."
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Pandemic provides latest snag in state's long-simmering efforts to sell Thompson Center

1 day ago | Chicago Tribune

A little-noticed provision in legislation the General Assembly passed during its abbreviated, pandemic-focused special session in late May and early June pushed back the...
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Man in serious condition after pushed in front of oncoming train at Jackson; Red Line rerouted

1 day ago | ABC | 2 articles

Police said the victim got into a verbal altercation at the Jackson station which turned physical.
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Westbound I-10 ramp reopen at East 610 Loop after crane hits overpass

2 days ago | ABC | 2 articles

This caused some delays Friday afternoon in east Houston.
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Westbound I-10 ramp at East Loop blocked by crane that hit overpass

2 days ago | ABC | 2 articles

TRAFFIC ALERT: If you're out and about this Black Friday, expect delays in this part of Houston.
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President-elect Biden twists ankle while playing with dog, visits a doctor

President-elect Joe Biden twisted his ankle while playing with one of his dogs and will be examined by a doctor "out of an abundance of caution," his office said Sunday. Read more ...

Completed Wisconsin recount confirms Biden's win over President Trump

Wisconsin has finished a recount of its presidential results, confirming Democrat Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump in the key battleground state. Read more ...

New York City to reopen schools for 200,000 students next week, mayor says

NEW YORK - Nearly 200,000 pre-kindergarten, elementary school and special-needs students will begin returning to in-person learning next week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced... Read more ...

Formula One driver Romain Grosjean escapes after explosive crash

The 34-year-old driver slid off the track on the first lap and his car burst into flames after being sliced in two by a barrier. Read more ...

'He was a hero in our lives': David Prowse, the original Darth Vader, dies at 85

British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, has died. Prowse wore the black suit and helmet to play Darth Vader, but it was actor... Read more ...

Pats keep playoff hopes alive with 20-17 win over Cardinals

Nick Folk kicked a 50-yard field goal as time expired, and the New England Patriots rallied in the second half to beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 Sunday. Read more ...

College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 13

How will the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll look after several previously undefeated teams lost this week? Read more ...

Beebe amends for fumble with TD as Vikes top Panthers 28-27

MINNEAPOLIS - Chad Beebe caught a 10-yard touchdown pass with 46 seconds left for Minnesota shortly after he muffed a punt that let Carolina pad its lead. Then Joey Slye missed... Read more ...

Colts' Matthew Adams ejected for punching Titans player during punt play

Colts' linebacker Matthew Adams was ejected in Week 12 for throwing two punches during a live punt play. He's had some history of penalty flags in his young NFL career. Read more ...

Wisconsin vote recount confirms Joe Biden's election win over Trump

The recount of ballots in two Wisconsin counties wrapped Sunday, but did not put a dent in President-elect Joe Biden's 21,000 vote lead in the state. Dane County completed its... Read more ...