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Man charged in alleged killing of wife in Batavia, Illinois, police say
26+ min ago (180+ words) December 23, 2025 / 6:22 PM CST / CBS Chicago Batavia police charged a man they said killed his wife inside their apartment early Tuesday morning. Hector Luvianos-Barrera, 37, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder with the intention to kill or do great bodily harm…...
Boy whose mom was killed in South Loop shooting receives surprise visit from Santa Claus
35+ min ago (146+ words) December 23, 2025 / 6:12 PM CST / CBS Chicago A Chicago boy who lost his mom to gun violence found some joy this Christmas week thanks to a big surprise from the Chicago Police Department and local community activists. Police escorted trucks carrying Santa…...
Christmas surprise for boy who lost mom to gun violence
42+ min ago (50+ words) A Chicago boy who lost his mom to gun violence found some joy this Christmas week thanks to a big surprise from the Chicago Police Department and local community activists. Christmas surprise for boy who lost mom to gun violence…...
Daily Horoscope for December 24, 2025
48+ min ago (619+ words) Simple moves can bring calm and clarity. Initially, the square between Venus and Neptune reminds us to check the details and speak plainly to avoid confusion. Then, the Goddess of Love dances into Capricorn at 11:26 AM EST, steering us toward…...
Chilly night with mostly clouds for Chicago area Tuesday night
52+ min ago (46+ words) Christmas Eve will see the return of light rain and drizzle that will last into the big day. Chief Meteorologist Alber Ramon has the latest forecast. Chilly night with mostly clouds for Chicago area Tuesday night Chilly night with mostly…...
Chicago Cubs expected to sign right-handed reliever Jacob Webb to 1-year deal
56+ min ago (178+ words) The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Jacob Webb with a club option for 2027, according to a person familiar with the deal. The 32-year-old Webb became a free agent last month when the Texas Rangers…...
Excitement surrounding Bears prompts warning about possible playoff ticket scams
1+ hour ago (348+ words) December 23, 2025 / 5:48 PM CST / CBS Chicago It was the first time that Bears fans were glad that Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to get the job done on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Following a messy finish to…...
The Kitchn: This easy lasagna is what comfort food dreams are made of
1+ hour ago (537+ words) Traditional lasagna is a once-a-year project for me. I love it deeply, but it's rare that I can carve out time for it. When it does happen, it's in the dead of winter when I have absolutely nothing else to…...
Terry Savage: The stock market and you
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (771+ words) There's an old'Wall Street'saying: No one ever rings a bell at the top. Only in hindsight do we know that the market has peaked and is headed down. There's another'Wall Street'truism that's relevant here: Bull markets climb stairs, but bear…...
Bears director of ticket operations warn of playoff ticket scams
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (43+ words) Brian Forth, who is the Bears' Director of Ticket Operations, said they're warning fans that scammers may try to capitalize on playoff excitement. Bears director of ticket operations warn of playoff ticket scams Bears director of ticket operations warn of…...