CHICAGO (CBS) -- There are plenty of opportunities to ring in the New Year in style in Chicago. There are parties across the area—whether one prefers outdoors, a rooftop, or a ballroom.

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Navy Pier will also host its own celebration featuring a 15-minute fireworks show and a 70-foot balloon drop at the Aon Grand Ballroom. CHICAGO - Chicago's Riverwalk will play host to a midnight ...

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R.E.M. were one of the biggest bands of the 1990s – and their biggest year began with a tour in Australia and a wedding ...

Buzelis should continue to operate as one of Chicago's primary bench options in their forward rotation.

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If you've come to Chicago for the pizza, head south of the West Loop to Little Italy. Also known as University Village because of its proximity to the University of Illinois at Chicago campus ...

director of the Illinois Department of Labor. HB 4589 says recyclable metals dealers must track vehicle and part information for catalytic converters to prevent illegal sales. The Chicago area ...