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Chicagos LGBTQ groups held a ballroom event on Transgender Day of Remembrance to celebrate resilience and honor victims of violence.
Chicago mourns firefighter Andrew Price whose dedication heroism is memorialized with a ceremony, community support a fundraiser.
Chicago kicked off the holiday season with its 110th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, featuring a 45-foot Colorado blue spruce.
Chicagos Bucktown gas station sells another winning 2M lottery ticket, sparking interest in the citys lottery wins.
Illinois Attorney General joins 21 attorneys to challenge Oklahomas bill restricting transgender youths access to gender-affirming healthcare.
Chicago workers share harassment experiences at Raise the Floor Alliance rally, unifying to report misconduct to the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
Chicago sees protests for Israel-Hamas ceasefire and a March for Israel in D.C., displaying contrasting views on the ongoing conflict.
Alicia Martin receives the Patriot Award from the ESGR program for her support of military personnel in the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago City Council repurposes an old grocery store as migrant shelter amid community opposition.
Illinois Lottery launches Winter Riches ticket aimed at aiding veterans, with all proceeds going to statewide veterans organizations.
Illinois construction worker becomes millionaire through 2,000 lottery ticket, planning to start a college fund for his children.
AG Kwame Raoul and coalition defend MCBE's LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, affirming the importance of inclusivity and safety in education.
Retired Chicago priest's life savings swindled by scammers. Community rallies around him to raise funds in support.
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