November 2023 - Chicago News Weekly

Thursday, November 30, 2023

The Northern Lights will be visible in parts of US tonight. What about Illinois?

Multiple states across the Northern U.S. could see the Northern Lights late Thursday and into Friday thanks to an upgraded geomagnetic storm...
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Meet the man who picks the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree each year

An 80-foot tree towered over the driveway that Erik Pauze had just pulled into. It was shortly after dinner time on a summer evening when h...
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

From ‘Home Alone' in concert to hotel packages: How to celebrate the iconic Christmas movie

It’s one of the Chicago area’s favorite Christmas traditions — but we’re not talking about Christmas tree lightings , Christkindlmarkets , h...
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Hoda and Jenna are releasing a Christmas song! Get a peek at the album art

Watch out, Mariah Carey. You have some new competition on the Christmas song charts from a pair of up-and-comers. TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Jen...
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Monday, November 27, 2023

‘Merry Swiftmas': Naperville house decked out in Taylor Swift-themed holiday display

There’s no blank space left to decorate at the “Taylor Swift Christmas light house” in Naperville. The enchanted home with halls decked out...
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When does winter start in the Chicago area? What to know about the winter solstice

As the Chicago area saw measurable snow over the weekend, many are wondering when the winter season will officially begin. The answer might...
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Rolling Stones pre-sale tickets for 2024 tour start this week

Rolling Stones fans looking for some satisfaction will be on high alert this week. Just after the band announced plans for a 2024 tour, inc...
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Sunday, November 26, 2023

‘Hunger Games' feasts, ‘Napoleon' conquers but ‘Wish' doesn't come true at Thanksgiving box office

The Walt Disney Co.’s “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers, as ...
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Watch: ‘Global Climate, Local Impact' looks at climate change's impact on Illinois

A new NBC Chicago special illustrates the challenges posed to the state of Illinois by global climate change. The “Global Climate, Local Im...
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Here are the latest Chicago-area snowfall totals

For the first time in nearly a month, accumulating snow has been falling across the Chicago area, and many locations are reporting an inch o...
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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Derek Chauvin, officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, expected to survive prison stabbing

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer  convicted of George Floyd’s murder , is expected to survive after he was  stabbed in p...
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Planning to shop on Cyber Monday? Be aware of the return policies

Shoppers will be out and about the next few days to make the most of the holiday deals, but buyers should be aware of return policies if a p...
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3 people wounded in shooting at Dixmoor bar

Three people were wounded in a shooting at a bar in Dixmoor early Saturday morning, according to authorities. Police said that officers in ...
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