• Lights to be turned off on Chicago's official Christmas tree

  

• Oakland crews use heavy equipment to handle worsening illegal dumping problem

  

• Wawa on Market Street in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood to close

  

• Kamar Samuels on the challenges facing NYC public schools

  

• NYC Mayor Mamdani, wife move into Gracie Mansion

  

• Aldi announces over 50 stores, distribution center coming to Colorado

  

• Bears fans stock up on team gear ahead of NFL playoff matchup against Rams

  

• Downtown Atlanta ferris wheel temporarily closes for scheduled maintenance