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Backpack-a-thon helping kids going back to school

Sara Machi reports that Wintrust Arena in the South Loop is buzzing with activity but not a hoops game or concert but with volunteers, trying to make going back to school easier for thousands of families.

Jul 31, 2024 (01:56)

Man charged in CTA Green Line station stabbing that killed worker

Man charged in CTA Green Line station stabbing that killed worker

Feeling like summer in Chicago this week

Feeling like summer in Chicago this week

New initiative in Chicago for Day of the Girl

New initiative in Chicago for Day of the Girl

President Trump condemns Iranian-backed Houthis’ attack U.S. ally Saudi Arabia

President Trump condemns Iranian-backed Houthis’ attack U.S. ally Saudi Arabia

Runners from around the world take to streets for 48th Chicago Marathon

Runners from around the world take to streets for 48th Chicago Marathon

Activists appeal to have President Trump to have Chicago's Columbus statues restored

Activists appeal to have President Trump to have Chicago's Columbus statues restored

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove growth on lung

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove growth on lung

UChicago researchers discover 165-million-year-old fossil of "Jurassic otter"

UChicago researchers discover 165-million-year-old fossil of "Jurassic otter"

White Sox to regroup for next year after losing ALDS to Cleveland

White Sox to regroup for next year after losing ALDS to Cleveland

"The Majesty of Jazz" looks into Chicago's influence on jazz music

"The Majesty of Jazz" looks into Chicago's influence on jazz music

"The Angle:" Candidates vie for open seats in Illinois' 4th, 8th congressional districts

"The Angle:" Candidates vie for open seats in Illinois' 4th, 8th congressional districts

Barry Butler's masterpieces, the Museum of Broadcast Communications | What Caught My Eye

Barry Butler's masterpieces, the Museum of Broadcast Communications | What Caught My Eye

Endeavor Health joins Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium

Endeavor Health joins Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium

Sister of Nicole Brown Simpson to sign book in Chicago area

Sister of Nicole Brown Simpson to sign book in Chicago area

Dress for Success Greater Chicago to hold Women, Wine and Wardrobe event this week

Dress for Success Greater Chicago to hold Women, Wine and Wardrobe event this week

Woman, 22, shot and killed in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood

Woman, 22, shot and killed in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood

Cheering crowds turn out for 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Cheering crowds turn out for 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Possible record heat on Monday in Chicago

Possible record heat on Monday in Chicago

48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon to step off downtown

48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon to step off downtown

White Sox lose to Guardians 2-0, ending playoff run

White Sox lose to Guardians 2-0, ending playoff run

Warm Chicago Marathon Sunday ahead

Warm Chicago Marathon Sunday ahead

Van crashes into building on West Side

Van crashes into building on West Side

Final preparations underway for Chicago Marathon

Final preparations underway for Chicago Marathon

White Sox ready for Game 5

White Sox ready for Game 5

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