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Olympic Women's Curling Shocker! Feb 21, 2018

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You'll never guess who's been eliminated from the medal round! (Kidding: Canada lost to Great Britain. Plus the rest of the day's news, which is considerably more serious unless you're a curling fan.)

Rainy Days And Tuesday Feb 20, 2018

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The latest news includes word of heavy rain and flooded roads in the south and southwest suburbs. Plus sports and the weather forecast.

CPD Commander's Wake In Bridgeport Today Feb 16, 2018

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The man charged in Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer's murder has been ordered held without bail. Cubs star Anthony Rizzo returned to his home in Florida to mourn with the victims of the mass shooting at his alma mater, Stoneman Douglas High School.

Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

I Read The News Today, Oh Boy Feb 15, 2018

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The latest on the suspected shooter at a high school in Florida, and on the charges filed in this week's murder of Chicago police commander Paul Bauer.

Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

CPD Commander Killed On The Job Feb 14, 2018

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Police officials say a multiple felon is in custody after shooting Near North Side Police Commander Paul Bauer yesterday in the Loop. Bauer was 53 and a 31-year veteran of CPD. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

It's Not The John Hancock Tower Anymore Feb 13, 2018

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Another Chicago skyscraper loses its signature namesake. What are we gonna call it now? Plus the rest of the day's news, including Olympic medals won in Pyeong Chang.

Pitchers And Catchers Report Tomorrow! Feb 12, 2018

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Look, we spent the weekend shoveling or waiting for planes. Let's talk about baseball and Pearl Jam coming to Wrigley Field (and the latest news, sports and weather forecast. Which is chilly.).

Explaining Beatlemania To A Millennial Pt. 2 Feb 09, 2018

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How do you explain what it was like to live through Beatlemania to people that didn't experience it? We looked no further than down the hallway as we spoke with Terri Hemmert on the topic.

Today, we discuss why The Beatles have been able to connect with music fans across generations in a way that other bands haven't been able to do.

Chicago Archdiocese: No Filet Mignon This Valentine's Day Feb 08, 2018

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Catholic church leaders are suggesting the faithful celebrate St. Valentine's Day this weekend or on Tuesday - Mardi Gras - rather than on February 14 -- which is Ash Wednesday.

Plus why we'll need to stock up on milk, bread & beer before tonight (STORMWATCH) and the rest of the day's news, sports and forecast.

Dixon Man Wins XRT Spring Training Trip; Cheddar Man Had Dark Skin Feb 07, 2018

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It's a small, small world. So we celebrate the XRT Spring Training trip win by Jake of Dixon, IL -- Mary's family home. Plus the rest of the day's news, which includes word that DNA evidence shows early Brits were probably people of color. They turned paler later than previously thought. A small world, indeed.

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