For eight days in December, Brookfield Zoo Chicago turned into a movie set for filming of the feature-length film “Christmas at the Zoo.”
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Countryside chooses Mongolian BBQ over truck repairs
Countryside officials have authorized the sale of the former city hall site to QuickRun for $1.2 million.
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Peaceful protest against ICE draws big crowd in La Grange
More than 850 people marched silently in downtown La Grange Sunday afternoon to mourn the death of Renee Nicole Good.
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Reavis high school teacher resigns after student allegations
A Reavis High School teacher resigned last month after students reported allegations of inappropriate behavior.
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Da Bears, Da Zoo: How Brookfield Zoo shared game-day juju
The Bears hadn’t even kicked off yet Saturday night, but Brookfield Zoo Chicago was already in game mode.
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Man missing in unincorporated Stickney Township
Cook County Sheriff’s Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man from unincorporated Stickney Township.
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And the winner is … Ben Johnson?
It was a packed house in Bedford Park as the village, in cooperation with Wintrust Sports Complex, hosted a Ben Johnson look-alike contest.
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Minnesota shooting intensifies calls for Noem’s impeachment
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday has intensified calls for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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A life of service Tom Ivanoff remembered
Thomas Ivanoff lived a life of service and self-reliance, from Navy duty and public service to ranching and gunsmithing.
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Flu activity surging in suburban Cook County
Flu activity in suburban Cook County has elevated from high to very high for the week ending Dec. 27, 2025 and continues to increase.