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| View Article | 12:02 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | WBEZ | Chicago book worms share the best things they read in 2025 - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2025/12/12/chicago-book-worms-share-the-best-things-they-read-in-2025 | _Say More_ goes looking for a great new book with the help of listeners and Greta Johnsen, host of the new podcast _Happy To Be Here._ Greta shares her top new books of 2025, and offers book recommendations based on listener and host favorites. Meanwhile, meteorologist David King from the … |
| View Article | 12:02 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | WBEZ | WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Dec. 12, 2025: City budget battle, frigid temps and more - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2025/12/12/wbezs-weekly-news-recap-dec-12-2025-city-budget-battle-frigid-temps-and-more | Family of a Chicago police officer shot by her partner during a chase [ _files a wrongful death suit_ ][1] . Protesters [ _rally_ ][2] outside Michigan Avenue’s Starbucks Roastery. Former House Speaker Mike Madigan [ _pleas_ ][3] for a presidential pardon. _In the Loop_ breaks down those stories and … |
| View Article | 12:02 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | NBC Local | Here comes the cold: Chicago-area weekend wind chills as low as -30 degrees possible | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stories/here-comes-the-cold-weekend-wind-chills-as-low-as-30-degrees-possible-in-chicago-area/3862152/ | An ' [ Arctic blast ][14] ' is headed to the Chicago area this weekend, with wind chills far below zero and another chance for accumulating snow, the [ NBC 5 Storm Team ][15] said. But there's some good news, too: Temperatures will warm after the bitter cold, with highs … |
| View Article | 12:02 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | NBC Local | Illinois to legalize physician-assisted death after Gov. Pritzker signs bill | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-to-legalize-physician-assisted-death-after-gov-pritzker-signs-bill/3862186/ | Gov. JB Pritzker has signed the "Medical Aid in Dying" bill, legalizing physician-assisted death in Illinois, his office announced Friday. The legislation allows certain terminally ill patients to end their lives with a doctor's help. The law will take effect on Sept. 12, 2026, to allow the Illinois Department of … |
| View Article | 12:02 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | NBC Local | Highly contagious, hard-to-kill stomach virus spreading in Midwest, Illinois | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/highly-contagious-hard-to-kill-stomach-virus-spreading-in-midwest-illinois/3862161/ | Cases of a highly contagious stomach virus are on the rise in Illinois and the Midwest, and health officials are warning people to take extra precautions as numbers could be even higher than reported heading into the holiday gathering season. What's more, this virus is particularly hard to kill and … |
| View Article | 12:02 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | NBC Local | With wind chills of -15 possible, Chicago Bears warn fans to be prepared for Sunday's game | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stories/chicago-bears-issue-weather-safety-measures-for-sundays-game-as-15-wind-chills-possible/3862211/ | Sunday's Chicago Bears game against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field isn't just going to be cold -- it could feel as low as -15 degrees for the 12 p.m. kickoff, the [ NBC 5 Storm Team ][1] said. And while winter weather may be "part of the authentic Chicago … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Fox Chicago | Man fatally struck by SUV in Rogers Park, police say | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-fatally-struck-suv-rogers-park | #### The Brief * * A 34-year-old man died after being hit by an SUV early Friday in Rogers Park. * The driver was a 27-year-old man. * Police say investigators are looking into what led to the crash. **CHICAGO** \- A 34-year-old man died after being hit by an … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Fox Chicago | 'Right to die' bill signed into law by Gov. Pritzker | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/right-die-bill-illinois-pritzker | #### The Brief * * Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law allowing terminally ill Illinoisans to seek medical aid-in-dying medication beginning in September 2026. * The measure includes extensive safeguards and requires that only mentally capable adult patients with a prognosis of six months or less may request the medication. … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Columbia Chronicle | Column: The invisible battle with a brain injury | https://columbiachronicle.com/opinion/column-the-invisible-battle-with-a-brain-injury/ | The first thing I remembered was the ambulance ride to the rehabilitation center. A sudden cardiac arrest in early Febuary 2023 left me with a brain injury, the kind of disability no one can see but that reshapes every hour of your life. Until I moved into the rehabilitation center … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Tribune | Gov. JB Pritzker signs controversial Illinois medical aid-in-dying law amid strong debate and opposition | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/12/pritzer-right-to-die-signed/ | SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law a measure that would allow doctors to help terminally ill people end their lives after [ the controversial bill ][1] barely cleared the Senate during the fall legislative session, where one skeptic said it could bring “a culture of death” … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Sun-Times | Gov. JB Pritzker signs 'right-to-die' legislation for terminally ill people to end their lives in Illinois | https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/12/12/illinois-right-to-die-pritzker-signs-law | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][55] * [ Facebook ][56] * [ Bluesky ][57] * [ Email ][58] * [ Reddit ][59] * [ Flipboard ][60] Terminally ill people will have the option to end their own lives with a doctor’s prescription in Illinois next … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Sun-Times | What do you think of CTA's State/Lake L station rebuild? Here's what you told us. | https://chicago.suntimes.com/2025/12/12/cta-state-lake-l-station-rebuild-what-readers-say | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][46] * [ Facebook ][47] * [ Bluesky ][48] * [ Email ][49] * [ Reddit ][50] * [ Flipboard ][51] We asked readers about the city’s plan to [ close the State/Lake L station until 2029 for a $444 … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Sun-Times | Stone's throw for the CFP: Watch out for the Hurricanes | https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2025/12/12/stone-throw-for-the-cfp-watch-out-for-hurricanes-ncaa-miech-vegas-sportsbooks-rebels-chambliss-beck | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][39] * [ Facebook ][40] * [ Bluesky ][41] * [ Email ][42] * [ Reddit ][43] * [ Flipboard ][44] LAS VEGAS — As East Texas handicapper Paul Stone drove up State Route 79 to I-20 and headed east … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Sun-Times | Japanese tiger mural roars from soon-to-open Logan Square sushi restaurant | https://chicago.suntimes.com/murals/2025/12/12/chicago-murals-chris-orta-logan-square-jinsei-motto | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][23] * [ Facebook ][24] * [ Bluesky ][25] * [ Email ][26] * [ Reddit ][27] * [ Flipboard ][28] A massive tiger pushes up off a boulder with its two front legs and looks back over his left … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Sun-Times | Cirque du Soleil ya está en Chicago con ‘Twas the Night Before…’; entérate de qué se trata y dónde verlo | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2025/12/12/cirque-du-soleil-ya-esta-en-chicago-con-twas-the-night-before-enterate-de-que-se-trata-y-donde-verlo | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] [ ![][17] ][18] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Cirque du Soleil cautiva … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Sun-Times | Friday's high school basketball scores | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/scores/2025/12/12/high-school-basketball-scores-chicago-illinois | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] Please send scores and corrections to [ preps@suntimes.com ][7] . Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Reader | Underground hip-hop crew Tomorrow Kings hit Schubas to celebrate their first album in 12 years | https://chicagoreader.com/music/concert-preview/tomorrow-kings-schubas/ | Last month, underground Chicago hip-hop crew Tomorrow Kings dropped their first album in 12 years, _Salt_ , via Swiss label Buenaventura. They clearly took their time with it, and not just because getting all six current members together presents scheduling challenges and not everyone involved is still in town. Gravel-voiced … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Reader | The Cool Kids are back from the future with a return to form | https://chicagoreader.com/music/concert-preview/the-cool-kids-empty-bottle/ | ![][65] The release of a new album from Chicago blog-era rap legends the Cool Kids is a high point in what’s been a banner year for authentic hip-hop. It’s mind- boggling to realize that the duo of Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish (Antoine Reed and Evan Ingersoll, respectively) dropped their … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Reader | Iron Years bring midwestern flavor to danceable throwback postpunk | https://chicagoreader.com/music/concert-preview/iron-years-cobra-lounge/ | ![][50] Iron Years Credit: Fernando Ruiz [ Since 2018 ][51] , Little Village band Iron Years have been releasing frigid, danceable postpunk—a sound most associated with its 80s UK iteration—and reshaping it into something a little more midwestern. Their latest album, July’s self-released _Rituals_ , hardwires glassy synths to snappy … |
| View Article | 12:01 p.m. | December 12, 2025 | Chicago Reader | Horror punks Won’t Stay Dead exorcise their demons onVindication | https://chicagoreader.com/music/concert-preview/wont-stay-dead-liars-club/ | ![][33] Won’t Stay Dead Credit: Kennedy Cottrell ed. Vinny Malave Local horror-punk four-piece Won’t Stay Dead purge their demons through breakneck riffs and passionate harmonies. Bassist Saffron Lair (aka Saffron Lehrer) and guitarist Violet Staley, who share vocals, forged their bond over years in the Chicagoland punk scene. They met … |