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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade marches in Loop
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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade marches in Loop
Thousands gathered on State Street to watch the annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-thanksgiving-parade-2025-march-down-...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEstlablzkg
26 minutes ago
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UPS Drivers Shoot Hoops With Little Boy During Parcel Delivery
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UPS Drivers Shoot Hoops With Little Boy During Parcel Delivery
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A UPS driver made a little boy’s day recently, when he took the time to shoot a few hoops with ...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ai-b2C_3ecU
41 minutes ago
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Kids Have the Best Reaction as Dad Reveals His Christmas Lights Display
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Kids Have the Best Reaction as Dad Reveals His Christmas Lights Display
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Christmas really did come early for three kids in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as shown by their ec...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cdojXqHy-84
about 1 hour ago
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Pizza Guy Sings 'Happy Birthday' While Waiting for Customer in Hilarious Ring Video
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Pizza Guy Sings 'Happy Birthday' While Waiting for Customer in Hilarious Ring Video
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A pizza delivery man waiting outside a Liverpool home couldn’t be heard over the guests singing...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/50DsEx9cBwo
about 1 hour ago
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Delivery Driver Wanted by Police for Kicking Hole in Wall
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Delivery Driver Wanted by Police for Kicking Hole in Wall
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Police in Irvine, California, said they were looking for a delivery driver caught on camera kic...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ft1yn8X_dTI
about 2 hours ago
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Man killed, other injured in crash with freight train in Blue Island, CSX said
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Man killed, other injured in crash with freight train in Blue Island, CSX said
The crash happened at about 6 p.m. near Broadway Street, CSX said.https://abc7chicago.com/post/blue-island-train-crash-jair-ortega-harvey-il-killed-csx-freig...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhhHhV5quZw
about 2 hours ago
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ABC7 Chicago weather: Winter Storm Watch to go into effect for weekend with snow storm forecast
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ABC7 Chicago weather: Winter Storm Watch to go into effect for weekend with snow storm forecast
Watch the latest 7-day outlook from the ABC7 Weather team..https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-forecast-several-inches-snow-expected-saturday-winter...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdaMEH7Ltn0
about 3 hours ago
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Illinois House Republicans
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Illinois House Republicans
The Illinois House Republican Caucus wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving filled with the warmth of family and friends. This year,...
https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2025/11/happy-thanksgiving-from-illinois-house.html
about 6 hours ago
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What to know about suspected gunman in National Guardsmen shooting
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What to know about suspected gunman in National Guardsmen shooting
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Two National Guardsmen were in critical condition after being shot near the White House. FULL S...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vU3zgSAUp0
about 6 hours ago
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No one injured in explosion at Calumet City house: officials
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No one injured in explosion at Calumet City house: officials
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.No one was injured in an explosion at a house in the south suburbs Wednesday, a Calumet City sp...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lfSVgmR_3M
about 7 hours ago
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CPD officer hit by vehicle on South Side: sources
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CPD officer hit by vehicle on South Side: sources
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A Chicago police officer was hit by a vehicle on Chicago's South Side Wednesday night, sources ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh3TfPxbco0
about 7 hours ago
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Body of missing pregnant woman believed to have been found in Michigan
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Body of missing pregnant woman believed to have been found in Michigan
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.The body of a missing pregnant woman is believed to have been found in a Michigan national fore...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_jik9EeB0A
about 15 hours ago
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Trial for WI judge accused of helping immigrant will go on next month
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Trial for WI judge accused of helping immigrant will go on next month
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A federal judge said a trial for Milwaukee, Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of hel...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AOAySGKfWs
about 16 hours ago
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City of Chicago employee accused of threatening IL senator detained
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City of Chicago employee accused of threatening IL senator detained
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A 59-year-old city of Chicago employee accused of threatening a state senator was ordered to be...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBE51wrJ94k
about 16 hours ago
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High winds down trees in Chicago
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High winds down trees in Chicago
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A tree crushed a car on Chicago's North Side Wednesday, amid high winds. FULL STORY: https://ab...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTOTk-nGQ_w
about 17 hours ago
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Kidney transplant recipient grateful for Northwestern Medicine clinical trial
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Kidney transplant recipient grateful for Northwestern Medicine clinical trial
Edward Jones says he is grateful for his son's donation and for the clinical trial.https://abc7chicago.com/post/kidney-transplant-recipient-edward-jones-gra...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrD_JiWqmhM
about 17 hours ago
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Dump truck driver ticketed for failure to yield in fatal Paris crash
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Dump truck driver ticketed for failure to yield in fatal Paris crash
More details have come to light about a fatal crash that killed a Paris woman last week, including the fact that the driver of a county dump truck was ticket...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmUHBdbkzMs
about 17 hours ago
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Adam "Cold and breezy for Thanksgiving, but feeling more like winter this weekend with our next stor
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Adam "Cold and breezy for Thanksgiving, but feeling more like winter this weekend with our next stor
Cold and breezy for Thanksgiving, but feeling more like winter this weekend with our next storm system.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L128kRFAhLU
about 17 hours ago
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Community Spotlight: Argenta-Oreana youth sports take over Christmas parade
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Community Spotlight: Argenta-Oreana youth sports take over Christmas parade
An annual Christmas tradition in Oreana was in danger of being discontinued until the leadership teams of two youth sports organizations stepped in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkT1yJULYh0
about 18 hours ago
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New video shows suspect in Loop shooting that killed 14-year-old boy
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New video shows suspect in Loop shooting that killed 14-year-old boy
The shooting near Dearborn and Monroe killed 14-year-old Armani Floyd.https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-police-releases-surveillance-video-suspect-loop-sh...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O77BlHmazL0
about 18 hours ago
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Bolingbrook food pantry has catalytic converter stolen off truck
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Bolingbrook food pantry has catalytic converter stolen off truck
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A Bolingbrook food pantry is having to pause operations after thieves stole their catalytic con...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqSyIBEEUi8
about 18 hours ago
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Feed the Love: Northern Illinois Food Bank backpack program fills gaps for kids facing hunger
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Feed the Love: Northern Illinois Food Bank backpack program fills gaps for kids facing hunger
Feed the Love: Northern Illinois Food Bank backpack program fills gaps for kids facing hungerhttps://abc7chicago.com/post/feed-love-northern-illinois-food-ba...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XadN02IUdbo
about 18 hours ago
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Impact of tariffs on holiday shopping in Chicago
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Impact of tariffs on holiday shopping in Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/post/local-shops-brace-impact-tariffs-amid-holiday-shopping-chicago/18214829/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS_fUhjWqC4
about 19 hours ago
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ICE arrests woman with family connection to WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt
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ICE arrests woman with family connection to WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt
A DHS spokesperson identified the woman as Bruna Caroline Ferreira.https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-arrests-woman-family-connection-wh-press-secretary-karoli...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Yoq1QaHpY
about 19 hours ago
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Video shows dangerous 'door kicking' social media trend in Arlington Heights
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Video shows dangerous 'door kicking' social media trend in Arlington Heights
Multiple reports of 'door kicking' trend in suburbshttps://abc7chicago.com/post/ring-doorbell-video-shows-dangerous-door-kicking-social-media-trend-arlington...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2xqusift4I
about 19 hours ago
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2 National Guard members shot near White House: Officials
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2 National Guard members shot near White House: Officials
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot near the White House on Wednesday after...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV4hIo3HfEY
about 20 hours ago
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Mayor Johnson says safety plan in place for Thanksgiving parade
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Mayor Johnson says safety plan in place for Thanksgiving parade
Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed confidence in the safety plan set for this holiday weekend.https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-thanksgiving-parade-mayor-bra...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3kV4trsESM
about 20 hours ago
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2 National Guardsmen shot near White House: Officials
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2 National Guardsmen shot near White House: Officials
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.https://abc7chicago.com/post/2-military-personnel-appearing-national-guard-shot-white-house-sou...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHH0cUvQjaE
about 21 hours ago
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2 military personnel, appearing to be National Guard, shot near White House: Sources
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2 military personnel, appearing to be National Guard, shot near White House: Sources
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.https://abc7chicago.com/post/2-military-personnel-appearing-national-guard-shot-white-house-sou...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uERJGer5NhU
about 22 hours ago
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2 National Guardsmen shot near White House: Officials
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2 National Guardsmen shot near White House: Officials
More at abc7chicago.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRHuJhDGYAQ
about 22 hours ago
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Chicago Loop shooting: Video shows suspect that killed Armani Floyd
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Chicago Loop shooting: Video shows suspect that killed Armani Floyd
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/20fObBmt7IY
about 22 hours ago
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Thieves target cars parked near ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago police say
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Thieves target cars parked near ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago police say
Chicago police said thieves are targeting cars parked near the zoo.https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-thieves-target-cars-parked-zoolights-lincoln-pa...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ_qZwA5akg
about 23 hours ago
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DIY Holiday Ornaments You Can Make at Home
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DIY Holiday Ornaments You Can Make at Home
Jenna Manolakes & Keke Johnson shows ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to make your own ornaments for this holiday season Celebrate the holiday season wi...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dSywxC0CDI
about 23 hours ago
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A Helping Hand for Pet Owners Who Need It Most
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A Helping Hand for Pet Owners Who Need It Most
Brooke Martin talks to ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about her pet clean up company Poop Happens is your trusted pet waste clean-up company, dedicated to...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbzhoKJodDo
about 23 hours ago
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Death toll rises as massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise apartment buildings
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Death toll rises as massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise apartment buildings
At least 36 people were killedas a massive fire engulfed a residential apartment complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district.https://abc7chicago.com/post/least-4-...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D5C6OYuXPQ
about 23 hours ago
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ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast: Thanksgiving weather forecast; snowstorm this weekend
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ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast: Thanksgiving weather forecast; snowstorm this weekend
Watch the latest 7-day outlook from the ABC7 Weather team.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JNFnN8mtwc
about 24 hours ago
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Shots fired at CTA bus on West Side, Chicago police say
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Shots fired at CTA bus on West Side, Chicago police say
Police said the incident happened in the 500-block of S. Pulaski Avenue at about 12:45 a.m.https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-shooting-today-shots-fired-ct...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxyXQpPgzcY
about 24 hours ago
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Storms disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans for millions
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Storms disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans for millions
Stormy weather could create a ripple effect of travel delays across the country in the middle of the Thanksgiving travel rush.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edu0QwT4K0I
1 day ago
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Pope Leo XIV says Thanksgiving is a 'beautiful feast' that unites all
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Pope Leo XIV says Thanksgiving is a 'beautiful feast' that unites all
Pope Leo said he was thankful for many things and urged everyone to recognize the gifts they have been given.https://abc7chicago.com/post/pope-leo-xiv-says-t...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKwD2i3BeHM
1 day ago
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Chicago police release image of van suspected deadly hit-and-run in Morgan Park
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Chicago police release image of van suspected deadly hit-and-run in Morgan Park
Chicago police have released a surveillance image of a van suspected in a deadly hit-and-run crash in the Morgan Park neighborhood last week.The incident occ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agwKBu_T7XM
1 day ago
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Woman killed in Logan Square crash; Charges pending, Chicago police say
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Woman killed in Logan Square crash; Charges pending, Chicago police say
A woman was killed in a crash in Logan Square Wednesday morning, Chicago police said.The crash occurred at about 1:07 a.m. in the 3700-block of West North Av...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0p86oEnJqU
1 day ago
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Thanksgiving travel rush continues across Chicago area Wednesday
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Thanksgiving travel rush continues across Chicago area Wednesday
Wednesday is expected to be one of the busiest days on the roads along with Sunday.It's best to hit the road Wednesday morning before 11 a.m. The worst time ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9UQx5Ix7v0
1 day ago
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Rosemont police investigate after actress Tara Reid reports hotel bar drugging
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Rosemont police investigate after actress Tara Reid reports hotel bar drugging
https://abc7chicago.com/post/tara-reid-chicago-news-rosemont-police-investigate-american-pie-actress-reports-hotel-bar-drugging/18212206/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkWmAeFFAps
1 day ago
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At least 13 dead as massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise apartment buildings
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At least 13 dead as massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise apartment buildings
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.At least 13 people were killed and dozens of others were injured as a massive fire engulfed a r...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsoqXM4HD-o
1 day ago
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Chicago weather: Wind Advisory in effect Wednesday | Several inches of snow possible this weekend
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Chicago weather: Wind Advisory in effect Wednesday | Several inches of snow possible this weekend
Watch the latest 7-day outlook from the ABC7 Weather team.https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-forecast-wind-advisory-effect-wednesday-several-inches...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydS6Xtj11_M
1 day ago
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Champaign Fire Dept. offers tips on keeping fire out of the kitchen during holidays
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Champaign Fire Dept. offers tips on keeping fire out of the kitchen during holidays
The National Fire Protection Association said that in 2023, the number of home cooking fires on Thanksgiving was 388% higher than the daily average for the r...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xH3fjwTj54
1 day ago
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Thanksgiving Day in good shape, but winter weather looks to return for the weekend.
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Thanksgiving Day in good shape, but winter weather looks to return for the weekend.
Meteorologist Seth Bohnhoff has the latest on winter weather potential by the weekend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0W7LA_f4lo
1 day ago
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Chicago police release video of suspect in deadly Loop shooting
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Chicago police release video of suspect in deadly Loop shooting
Chicago police have released surveillance video of a person they said is connected to the deadly shooting of Armani Floyd in the Loop Friday night. https://a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk84sWmdUBI
1 day ago
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Peoria: A Historic River Town, and One of America’s Best Places to Live
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Peoria: A Historic River Town, and One of America’s Best Places to Live
In 1691, the French explorer Henri de Tonti established a settlement along the banks of the Illinois River and Lake Peoria. That settlement,...
https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2025/11/peoria-historic-river-town-and-one-of.html
1 day ago
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Fiery CTA attack sparks response from President Trump
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Fiery CTA attack sparks response from President Trump
Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.A fiery CTA attack sparked a response from President Trump Tuesday. FULL STORY: https://abc7chi...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOCZZXOXcYk
1 day ago
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