Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez refuses a buyout offer, supported by over 670 principals and assistant principals urging the board to retain him for student interests.

Parents criticize Country Club Hills School District 160 for poor communication and heating problems in schools, with some parents pulling their children out of class due to cold conditions.

Eight injured Gazan children arrive in Chicago for medical care, assisted by the Palestine Children's Relief Fund and local host families, aiming to provide essential treatments and surgeries.

The Illinois Power Agency requests public feedback on the evaluation of its Illinois Solar for All Program, especially from environmental justice groups. Written responses are due by December 20, and a workshop is scheduled for December 16.

The Boys and Girls Club in Bridgeport hosted its 57th Tony Maurello Thanksgiving Dinner, a tradition bringing together families and the community over a shared meal.

The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $514 million, with no winner in the prior draw. Two Californian tickets won $1 million, and one from Louisiana won $3 million. Ticket prices will increase to $5 in April 2025.

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, but tensions remain in Gaza without a ceasefire. Chicagoans demand further accountability and peace.

There are five confirmed cases of whooping cough at Lane Tech High School in Chicago, impacting various grades despite vaccinations, indicating a larger national trend of increased pertussis cases.

Chicago lights up for the holidays with a 50-foot tree at 900 North Michigan Shops and a 53-foot Colorado Blue Spruce in Millennium Park, alongside festivities like Christkindlmarket and the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.

K-9 Riggs of the Illinois State Police Passed away due to a cardiac event at age 10, after a career contributing to significant drug and firearm seizures.

A Chicago man, "Big Money D," won $650,000 in the Illinois Lottery using numbers tied to his late wife, planning to buy a dream home for himself and his children.

Students at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences served Thanksgiving dinner to seniors, continuing an annual tradition of community engagement and culinary education.

Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love passed away at 81 after battling cancer. Known as "Butterbean," he was a three-time NBA All-Star during his nine seasons with the Bulls and made a lasting impact on and off the court.