Also in the news: Ed Burke chooses retirement over tough re-election; A woman dead after her motorcycle struck a pothole; Demonstrators gather at Lincolnwood Library to protest LGBTQ book read to children and more.

Also in the news: Mayor Lori Lightfoot files for petition for reelection; Christmas trees will cost more this year; Gas prices falling ahead of Christmas, analyst says and more.

Also in the news: Woman found on road with gunshot wounds in Waukegan; Northwest Indiana school district cancels classes due to potential internet security breach; NASA awards to research team improve greenspace and more.

Also in the news: A 65-year-old woman died in a house fire in Carpentersville; Experts say today is the busiest travel day of the year; Retired nurse becomes the first lung-liver transplant recipient at the same hospital where he worked and more.

Also in the news: 16-year-old arrested after murdering 7-year-old in Humboldt Park; New study shows high blood pressure could mean more likely to be neurotic; Car crashed into a Food for Less in Crest Hill  and more.

Also in the news: Ground was broken on new streetscape project to provide safe, walkable streets in Chicago; Chicago soccer fans mourn Mexico's loss to Poland; WXRT's Lin Brehmer returns to the airwaves Monday and more.

Also in the news: Military plane forced to return to Midway Airport after colliding with birds; Chicago airports will be able to handle the nearly 2 million holiday travelers expected; Aurora seniors can utilize new snow removal program and more.

Also in the news: Fans of USA Men's National Team have been on a roller coaster while watching World Cup match; Leaders launched effort to lower life expectancy gap for people in the West Side; Construction at O'Hare Airport for new passenger terminals can begin and more.

Also in the news: Alderman Ray Lopez will not run for Chicago mayor; Chicago LGBTQ+ community holds vigil for Colorado Springs mass shooting victims; Local food pantries amping up for Thanksgiving needs and more.

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River Oaks Mall has reopened after robbery that left security guard dead

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, at least in Millennium Park

Person arrested for allegedly opening fire on Glenwood police and more.