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A suspect pulled out a gun and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in an alley on the city's North Side while another suspect held her friend with a knife, Chicago police sources told ABC7.

Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited engagement this holiday season from December 11-28.

'Tis the season for laughter, cheer, and delicious, sweet treats. Back by popular demand after a sold-out summer debut, "The Great Bake Walk: Holiday Edition" returns to Lincoln Square and Ravenswood on December 4.

A 28-year-old Gary man was shot Saturday inside a McDonald's, police said.

Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a crash on South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago police said.

Chicago police said seven teens ranging in age from 13 to 17 were shot in the Loop Friday night, just steps from ABC7's studios. A separate shooting nearby left a 14-year-old dead, Mayor Johnson said.

Two men who were found dead Friday evening in a utility room at a residential complex in the north suburbs have now been identified, officials said.

There was a festive cheer in the air on Michigan Avenue as huge crowds of people lined up on the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade route to usher in a new holiday season with the help of some of Disney's favorites.

The owner of Just Like Mama's in Maywood stepped up during the government shutdown to help people who lost their SNAP benefits. The restaurant is facing its own struggles, but continues to gives back this Thanksgiving.

A Chicago MMA fighter died after a competition Friday night at a suburban stadium, officials said.