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Former President Obama surprises students at Woodlawn library

Students at the Bessie Coleman Library branch in the Woodlawn neighborhood got a surprise visit on Tuesday from former President Barack Obama, playing Santa Claus.

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Break-ins reported at 2 Shell gas stations on Chicago's North, Northwest Side

Break-ins reported at 2 Shell gas stations on Chicago's North, Northwest Side

Colbert's "Late Show" set opens at Museum of Broadcast Communications

Colbert's "Late Show" set opens at Museum of Broadcast Communications

Man shot, killed inside Portage Park smoke shop

Man shot, killed inside Portage Park smoke shop

Sunshine returns on Friday in Chicago

Sunshine returns on Friday in Chicago

Nonprofit helps Chicago families get school supplies, uniforms for their students

Nonprofit helps Chicago families get school supplies, uniforms for their students

Chicago weather: Rain tapers off overnight

Chicago weather: Rain tapers off overnight

Gov. Pritzker meets with NFL Commissioner Goodell on Bears stadium talks

Gov. Pritzker meets with NFL Commissioner Goodell on Bears stadium talks

District 130 parents & teachers raise new concerns about school conditions

District 130 parents & teachers raise new concerns about school conditions

How did a 6-year-old girl get run over by her school bus outside her home in Frankfort, Illinois?

How did a 6-year-old girl get run over by her school bus outside her home in Frankfort, Illinois?

Legendary hot dog stand in Evanston welcomes new neighbor in Ryan Field

Legendary hot dog stand in Evanston welcomes new neighbor in Ryan Field

Prosecutors at center of "Broadview Six" case face legal battle over conduct

Prosecutors at center of "Broadview Six" case face legal battle over conduct

Chicago muralist Ali Six honoring Puerto Rican heritage through art

Chicago muralist Ali Six honoring Puerto Rican heritage through art

Chicago weather: Heavy rain and flooding risk Thursday night

Chicago weather: Heavy rain and flooding risk Thursday night

Long-lost painting sells at auction for $1.35 million

Long-lost painting sells at auction for $1.35 million

No final ruling on Chicago mayor election alleged double-dipping lawsuit

No final ruling on Chicago mayor election alleged double-dipping lawsuit

Family of Renee Good sues federal government over ICE killing

Family of Renee Good sues federal government over ICE killing

Police identify man killed in Oakbrook Center mall parking lot shooting

Police identify man killed in Oakbrook Center mall parking lot shooting

Parents of toddler who brought loaded gun to daycare appear in court

Parents of toddler who brought loaded gun to daycare appear in court

Rick Ross bonds out after domestic battery, strangulation charges

Rick Ross bonds out after domestic battery, strangulation charges

Investigation continues after FlyDubai co-pilot stabbed captain, tried to crash plane

Investigation continues after FlyDubai co-pilot stabbed captain, tried to crash plane

White Sox fans celebrate Wild Card series win, are ready to take on ALDS

White Sox fans celebrate Wild Card series win, are ready to take on ALDS

Chicago woman speaks out after being shot on CTA bus in Englewood

Chicago woman speaks out after being shot on CTA bus in Englewood

Dog costume contest this weekend in Antioch

Dog costume contest this weekend in Antioch

Death row inmate Christa Pike alive after failed execution

Death row inmate Christa Pike alive after failed execution

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