Also in the news: Brighton Park's migrant tent camp site undergoing further environmental testing; City warns not to use too much salt; Holly Jolly Trolley comes to Ravenswood over the weekend and more.

Also in the news: 1.8 million cars predicted on the Illinois roads this holiday season; Dozen gathered to remember Harold Washington; Former Illinois Senate President James “Pate” Philip has died and more.

Also in the news: Chicago's Berlin Nightclub closes amid stalled contract talks; Reward offered in search for robbers who attacked three in Munster home; More people adding marijuana to their Thanksgiving celebrations and more.

According to stats from the National Retail Federation, crime along Chicago's Magnificent Mile is down since 2020, despite viral videos of break-ins, crash-and-grabs and more seemingly painting a different story. So how are business development organizations and shop owners building consumer confidence, attempting to reverse stigmas, and working to attract more locals and tourists to Chicago's downtown? This week, WBBM reporter Brandon Ison provides compelling audio recorded in the Loop and Mag Mile on all of the above. You can also hear more on this subject on our recent nationwide broadcast "Audacy Conversations: The State of Downtown" moderated by WBBM's Cisco Cotto.

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Also in the news: Two young children hospitalized after being stabbed; Hundred of St. Joseph Medical Center  nurses are picketing; Chicago to launch program that tickets drivers parked in bus lanes via cameras and more.

Also in the news: Evanston City Council approves Ryan Field rebuild; Gas prices going down ahead of holiday travel; Former judge accused of stealing from bank accountants of former Tuskegee Airman and more.

Also in the news: Palmer House Hotel lights its Christmas tree; Brookfield Zoo welcomes two Alaskan costal brown bears; Several dies after escaping pen, chasing dog-walker and more.

Nearly 75% of America's Native population currently reside in urban settings. In a move to recognize and push the advancement of that demographic, Illinois passed three separate bills this year to protect Native history and culture. But, how do these laws reflect the reality of Chicago's Native population, the third-largest out of all major US cities?

In this episode Looped In: Chicago host Arielle Raveney explores this question through dance by the Black Hawk Performance Company, and a conversation with Marne Smiley from the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative (CAICC). 

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Mentioned in the Episode: CAICC | American Indian Association of Illinois | Chicago Public Library 

Singing and drumming heard throughout the episode is by the Little Priest Singers. The event was hosted by Dr. Dorene Wiese, President and CEO of the American Indian Association of Illinois. The grass dance history was recounted by Winfield Woundedeye. 

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Also in the news: 1.5% increase in people flying through O'Hare and Midway airports this Thanksgiving; One dead after fire in Calumet Heights; New interactive map available during prescribed burn season and more.

Also in the news: Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will happen tonight; Millennium Park ice skating rink is now open; 'Temporary' casino at Medinah Temple could become permanent and more.