Kwanzaa celebrations at Chicago's Bronzeville Children's Museum
The museum is celebrating Umoja, which means "unity" and it's one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
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The museum is celebrating Umoja, which means "unity" and it's one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
One mom had to cancel her family's Christmas dinner.
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson recalled growing up with a gas fireplace, and wondering how Santa Claus would get down the chimney.
Along with the meals, there were toys for the kids, and the Hobson Lucas Foundation provided $100 gift cards for women in the shelters.
All three museums were closed for several days due to the snow, wind, and frigid temperatures over the weekend.
"We're not asking for miracles, we just want to go home with the tickets that we paid for months ago," Latonya Moyer said.
Snowy in spots this morning. Minor snow accumulation of a half inch to an inch.
Most days they're on the front lines keeping us safe, but on this Christmas first responders in Park Ridge were busy bringing holiday cheer to those who need it the most.
The popular Loop restaurant Petterino's and a group that helps the homeless joined forces Sunday to give out 500 Christmas meals.
New numbers from Indiana State Police on the storm's impact on drivers show it was a rough holiday weekend on area roads.
This year marked the coldest Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Chicago has seen in decades.
Expect a minor accumulation of less than an inch west of Chicago.
A winter storm hit the Chicago area, and the deep freeze is still grounding many travelers.
The 29-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were said to be living in the hotel temporarily.
A Crete man is in custody after robbing a store and then fleeing from police in Joliet early Sunday morning.
