Metra, Marine Corps Reserve Host Toys For Tots Drive
This morning commuters spread holiday cheer, donating toys to kids in need.
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Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade Delivers Presents For Children
Each motorcycle rider delivered a new toy to be given to a child in need.
Toys For Tots Struggling Amid Pandemic; Here's How To Donate
The Chicagoland Toys For Tots has been canceled this year, but the organization is still in need of donations.
Ornate Holiday Light Display At Plainfield House Becomes Drop-Off Site For Toys For Tots
A glowing display has been set up in the Chicago area, capturing the joy of the holiday season.
Donate To Toys For Tots Drive At Downtown Metra Stations During Morning, Evening Rush
If you're heading in on Metra, don't forget to bring a holiday gift for kids.
Man Gets Sick In Toys For Tots Donation Box During TBOX
After one man's unwanted contribution to a toy donation box in Nisei Lounge this weekend, others have stepped up to help.
Record Turnout For This Year's Toys For Tots Parade
The holiday spirit was in full force Sunday morning for Chicagoland's 40th annual Toys for Tots motorcycle parade!
Man Stole Toys For Tots Donation Jar From Winthrop Harbor Gas Station
Winthrop Harbor Police are looking for a man accused of taking a Toys for Tots donation canister from a Shell station.
Toys For Tots Parade Does Not Disappoint
Santa Claus traded in his sleigh for a motorcycle this weekend.
Chicagoland Toys For Tots In Need Of Trucks, Toys
The local Marines who run the Toys for Tots program are in need of a little extra help and time is running short.
Toys For Tots Falling Short On Donations
Toys for Tots is concerned it won't be able to deliver gifts to all the children who asked for a toy this year.
Thousands Of Motorcycles Ride Down Western For Annual Toys For Tots Parade
Once again, Western Avenue from the South Side of Chicago to the north was packed with motorcycles today for the 37th annual Toys for Tots Parade.
Tow Trucks Collect Toys Downtown For Needy Kids
A small parade of tow trucks made an appearance in downtown Chicago this evening not to tow cars, but to deliver toys, reports WBBM's Mariam Sobh.
Anonymous Donor Gives $25K To 'Toys For Tots' After Theft
An anonymous donor helped save Christmas for the local Toys for Tots charity on Tuesday, after news a former volunteer embezzled $25,000 and left Christmas in jeopardy for many disadvantaged children.
More Than 8,000 Ride In Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade
Mild temperatures in the 50s over the weekend contributed to one of the largest Toys for Tots annual motorcycle parade in the past several years.
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Church Misses Deadline, But Still Gets Toys
The head of a Far South Side church missed the deadline for Toys for Tots. But needy kids will get Christmas presents this afternoon.
Pastor Misses Toys For Tots Deadline, Asks For Public's Help
Rev. Virgil Jones made a mistake and hopes that hundreds of children in his Far South Side neighborhood don't suffer.
Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade Kicks Off Despite Chilly Weather
It was a cold winter day on Sunday but no snow fell on the Chicago area, as thousands of motorcyclists took the streets for the 33rd Annual Chicagoland Motorcycle Parade for the Toys for Tots program.
'Toys For Tots' Is Short On Toys
The Marines' Toys for Tots program in the Chicago area is still several hundred thousand toys short - with Christmas just three weeks away.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Warm, windy evening
Windy & warm this evening with a very small chance of an isolated storm well south of I-80.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
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Fiery crash involving 2 cars and semi truck causing delays on I-80/94 on Calumet Avenue
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
Chicago Food Truck Fest returns Friday to Daley Plaza
"The Chicago Food Truck Festival showcases the city's food truck industry and the resilient entrepreneurs behind it."
Chicago First Alert Weather: Breezy overnight, lows in the 60s
Other than an isolated chance for a shower, we'll be just warm and breezy overnight.
New curfew for Millennium Park now in effect for kids under 18
Children under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult following last week's chaos.
Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near South Side's Calumet Park
He had gone into the water with friends, police said.
Chicago police shoot 13-year-old boy who fled from stolen vehicle wanted in Oak Park auto theft
By all accounts at this point, the teen was unarmed when he was shot by police.
Cubs lose to Diamondbacks, drop second straight
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
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Northwestern Wildcats women's lacrosse team is off to Final Four after pounding Syracuse
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Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
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Chef Jin Lew out of coma weeks after being carjacked, brutally beaten in Chinatown
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Luis Robert homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City City Royals 7-4 Thursday to win the five-game series.
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'Operation Basketball' gives kids a summertime game and the chance to get a summer job
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Chicago First Alert Weather; Wind advisory for some areas through 7 p.m.
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Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
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Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
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Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
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Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
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Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
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Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
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Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
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Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
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There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
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COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
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Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
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CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
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Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
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Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
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FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
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Cubs lose to Diamondbacks, drop second straight
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White Sox finish 3-game series with 7-4 victory over the Royals
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
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Matea Valley High School senior receives big grant
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