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• Decrease in Chicago Public Schools Enrollment Drops the District to Fourth Largest in Nation

  29-09-2022 11:52 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Enrollment in CPS is down 81,000 students over the last decade.
  
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• Lily Collins’s Ring, Stolen Years Ago, Makes an Unexpected Return

  14-03-2026 22:58 via nytimes.com
  The ring, which belonged to Ms. Collins, the “Emily in Paris” actress, was stolen in 2023. Joe Hakimian, a Chicago jeweler, unknowingly listed it for sale in December. Then came a surprising message.
  
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• Japan's Seiya Suzuki leaves WBC quarterfinal after appearing to hurt leg on slide

  14-03-2026 22:02 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Japan's Seiya Suzuki left Saturday night's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal after appearing to hurt his right leg in the first inning.
  
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• 2 injured in stabbing at CTA station in the Loop hours after Chicago River dyeing

  14-03-2026 21:48 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Two people were injured in a stabbing in a CTA station in the Loop on Saturday, hours after thousands were downtown to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
  
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• Lollapalooza teases festival lineup for 2026 in a cryptic social media post

  14-03-2026 21:22 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Lollapalooza, Chicago's hallmark music festival, teased who might be appearing on stage this summer in Grant Park in a cryptic social media post.
  
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• Indiana Air Force Airman among six killed in Iraq refueling crash

  14-03-2026 20:54 via nbcchicago.com
  
  An Indiana Air Force Airman was among the six killed when their military refueling plane crashed in Iraq this week, the Department of Defense said.
  
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• Thousands celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with river dye, parade and parties

  14-03-2026 19:42 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The city buzzed with excitement Saturday as many said cheers over green beers and kicked off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in downtown Chicago.
  
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• Re-watch the full Chicago River dyeing as St. Patrick's Day celebrations kick off

  14-03-2026 19:28 via nbcchicago.com
  
  One of the Windy City's most famous traditions took place Saturday as thousands flocked to the downtown area to watch the dyeing of the Chicago River.
  
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• Sharks in the Chicago River? What to know after sightings reported at river dyeing

  14-03-2026 19:03 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Were those sharks in the Chicago River at the annual river dyeing or is the dye just getting to you?
  
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• Watch Monster Energy's thrilling jet ski stunt show on the green Chicago River

  14-03-2026 18:05 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A pair of professional jet ski riders put on a thrilling high-speed performance on the emerald waters of the freshly dyed Chicago River on Saturday.
  
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• Is the Chicago River still green? A look at the river hours after annual dyeing

  14-03-2026 17:32 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The annual Chicago River dye took place Saturday, turning one of the city's iconic landmarks bright green to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
  
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• LEGOLAND Discovery Center unveils miniature replica of green Chicago River

  14-03-2026 16:28 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Chicago dyed its river green for St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, and the local LEGOLAND Discovery Center is joining in on the fun.
  
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• 34-year-old man killed in West Town shooting Saturday, police say

  14-03-2026 14:10 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A 34-year-old man has died after he was shot in the West Town neighborhood Saturday morning.
  
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• Watch: Time-lapse shows the Chicago River turning green for St. Patrick's Day

  14-03-2026 12:10 via nbcchicago.com
  
  St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have officially kicked off in Chicago, and the party started with the dyeing of the Chicago River on Saturday.
  
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• Chicago St. Patrick's Day parades and more: Full lineup of events

  14-03-2026 09:41 via nbcchicago.com
  
  While the star of the show will be the green dye in the Chicago River, there are plenty of other St. Patrick's Day events for residents and visitors to enjoy.
  
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• How long does the green dye last in the Chicago River? Here's what to know

  14-03-2026 09:21 via nbcchicago.com
  
  It’s a big day in the city, as the Chicago River will be dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, but how long will the color last?
  
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• Man in critical condition after being shot during Loop robbery

  14-03-2026 08:36 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot following a store robbery in the Loop on Friday night.
  
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• Watch the Chicago River turn green for St. Patrick's Day LIVE Saturday morning

  14-03-2026 07:57 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The big day has finally arrived, as the Chicago River will be dyed green in an iconic annual tradition celebrating St. Patrick's Day in the city.
  
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• Late-Winter Storm Set to Slam Upper Midwest This Weekend

  14-03-2026 00:05 via nytimes.com
  The storm could be one of the strongest on record for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
  
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• ER visit for stomach bug leads to stunning diagnosis; friend's gift sparks turnaround

  13-03-2026 20:19 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A mother in California received a stunning diagnosis that had her lining up her affairs - but two Chicago connections changed her story.
  
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• ER visit for a stomach bug leads to a stunning diagnosis; lifesaving gift sparks a turnaround

  13-03-2026 20:19 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A mother in California received a stunning diagnosis that had her lining up her affairs - but two Chicago connections changed her story.
  
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• Just how windy was the city? Peak gusts from strong winds across Chicago area

  13-03-2026 19:59 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Though a local will be quick to tell you the Windy City title doesn't stem from Chicago's weather, nonetheless, Friday's gusts lived up to the name.
  
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• High winds blow roofs off multiple buildings, down trees across Chicago area

  13-03-2026 19:03 via nbcchicago.com
  
  High winds downed trees and damaged structures across the Chicago area Friday, including blowing the roofs off a school and an apartment building.
  
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• Chicago's Jewish community renews push for stronger protections after Michigan attack

  13-03-2026 18:07 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The recent attack on a Michigan Temple's preschool has revived fears that, for many Chicago Jews, a similar attack could happen locally.
  
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• Chicago's Jewish community on edge after Michigan attack, presses for stronger protections

  13-03-2026 18:07 via nbcchicago.com
  
  The recent attack on a Michigan Temple's preschool has revived fears that, for many Chicago Jews, a similar attack could happen locally.
  
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• Accumulating snow expected in Chicago area after 60-degree temps this weekend

  13-03-2026 18:05 via nbcchicago.com
  
  Winter appears to be bringing a last-minute rush to the Chicago area, with accumulating snow possible across the region this weekend, following a day of spring-like temps and another round of potentially severe storms.
  
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• Cluster of strong storms, damaging winds possible Sunday in Chicago area; brief tornadoes possible

  13-03-2026 17:23 via nbcchicago.com
  
  On the heels of Friday's fierce winds, attention is now shifting to the potential for another round of severe weather.
  
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• Cluster of strong storms, damaging winds possible Sunday; brief tornadoes possible

  13-03-2026 17:23 via nbcchicago.com
  
  On the heels of Friday's fierce winds, attention is now shifting to the potential for another round of severe weather.
  
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• Chicago woman uses her own money to make care kits for women in crisis

  13-03-2026 17:16 via nbcchicago.com
  
  A Jefferson Park woman is using her own money to make emergency kits for women experiencing a crisis.
  
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• Is mail delivered on Election Day? Here's what the U.S. Postal Service says

  13-03-2026 16:44 via nbcchicago.com
  
  With Election Day for the 2026 primary just around the corner, many may be wondering how the big day will impact mail service.
  
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