• 49ers fans dream big ahead of high-stakes matchup against Bears

  

• "Homies" helping Point Breeze residents fight hunger and cold weather

  

• Chicago's Christmas tree recycling program starts next week

  

• Oakland's Skyline High alumni hold tribute for late coach John Beam

  

• U.S. Park Police officer struck on Baltimore–Washington Parkway

  

• Wind advisory in effect as cold front moves through North Texas

  

• Buddhist monks on cross-country Walk for Peace arrive in Georgia

  

• Severe weather led to flight cancellations, delays at O'Hare, Miday amid holiday travel