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A suburban woman who lost her wallet nearly 30 years ago while on vacation recently got quite the surprise. A doctor found the wallet right where Julia Hsia lost it – in a river. In 1995, Hsia and her boyfriend at the time took a trip to the Grand Canyon State to see her cousin. During the vacation, Hsia, her…

A suburban woman who lost her wallet nearly 30 years ago while on vacation recently got quite the surprise. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has the remarkable story.

Chicago Board of Education unanimously votes to remove school resource officers from CPS; Service restored after major phone outage; Shamrock Shuffle packet pick-up set for March 22-23.

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at O’Hare following ‘security issue’; Biden administration forgives $1.2B in student debt; Target to limit self-checkout in some store.

Chicago pizza spot named best in US now popping up in several suburbs – for a limited time; The dunes are getting a new name in honor of the piping plovers; Fans of “The Price is Right” will soon have a chance to experience a live version right here in Chicago.

West Loop business burglarized twice in ten days; Gas prices increased by 12.6 cents a gallon in two weeks; Bears legend Steve McMichael is expected to be released from the hospital soon.

ComEd making big changes to its billing system; Fans of the show The Bear could have a chance to be featured in a new season; Chinatown celebrates Year of the Dragon Sunday with the Lunar New Year Parade.

A popular Chicago pizza spot was ranked number 1 in the country; A suburban couple is proving it’s never too late to fall in love again; Lurie Children’s Hospital gives restoration update on impact of dayslong cyberattack.

It’s Valentine’s Day — are you preparing for a night out at a fancy restuarant, or planning for a cozy evening on the couch watching your favorite romantic comedy? If it’s the latter, there’s a good chance you’ll be selecting a certain fan-favorite movie. A new study from JeffBet recently analyzed Google searches over the past year to help...

Chicago celebrates Paczki Day; This year’s Super Bowl is only the second over to go into overtime; Ride-hailing and delivery drivers plan to go on strike on Valentine’s Day.

Rising star Chicago Marathon winner Kelvin Kiptum dies in car crash; Kansas City wins Super Bowl in overtime, defeating 49ers 25-22; Beyoncé announces new album and drops 2 singles.

A look back at the top news headlines for this week in news with Evrod Cassimy.

Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Navy Pier to host first Valentine’s Day-themed fireworks show; Pace car for NASCAR street race unveiled at Chicago Auto Show.

Renderings for potential White Sox stadium in ‘The 78,’ reimagined 35th Street released; A look at the concept cars being showcased at this year’s Chicago Auto Show; Bears season ticket prices to rise significantly for the 2024 regular season.

$500,000 Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket sold in Chicago; Secretary of State services available without appointment at Chicago Auto Show; Jar holding donations for charity benefitting orphans in Gaza stolen from Bridgeview restaurant.

Bears will get tax clarity for Arlington Heights property soon, commissioner’s office says; I-PASS stickers now available at Jewel; Chicago reveals winners of snowplow naming contest.

California battered by ‘potentially historic’ storm; 38 million covered by flood alerts; 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey; The anti-cruelty society is sending one of its own to the puppy bowl this year.

A look back at the top news headlines for this week in news with Lexi Sutter.

FAFSA changes lead to delay of financial aid info for students; Amazon announces AI shopping assistant called Rufus; The first modular homes have arrived in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood.

Justin Timberlake adds second show to Chicago stop; Macy’s on State Street closed its basement candy department; Chicago Bears still battling Cook County over Arlington Park property taxes.