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**Top Stories:**

* A lesbian couple, Melissa Nunez and Elizabeth Branske, became the first same-sex couple to get married in Cook County on January 2, 2026.
* The couple won a lottery prize of $1 million and decided to use the money for their wedding.

**Sports:**

* The Chicago Bears lost to the Detroit Lions but secured the No. 2 seed for the playoffs due to the Philadelphia Eagles' loss to the Washington Commanders.
* The Blackhawks are improving, according to Ben Pope's analysis.
* The Bulls struggled against the Hornets and need to focus on "little things" to improve.

**Hobbies:**

* Have you taken up a new hobby to beat winter blues? Share your experience in an email to [email address].

**Picture Chicago:**

* People enjoyed taking photos of the Chicago skyline from Diversey Harbor on Friday, January 2.

**Your Daily Question:**

* What's your favorite hobby or activity to do during winter?

Overall, this is a typical morning edition with a mix of news, sports, and lighter topics to start the day.
 
The lottery winner couple getting hitched sounds kinda cool πŸŽ‰πŸ‘«. I'm not sure if a million bucks is enough for a wedding though πŸ’Έ, they should've won more lol! But congrats to them either way! The Chicago teams are having quite the season so far πŸˆπŸ’οΈ. Not sure about this hobby thing tho... been meaning to try out photography but haven't had the chance yet πŸ“ΈπŸ’‘
 
πŸ€” so like, what's up with these lotto winners getting married? seems kinda convenient πŸ€‘ and isn't that an amazing thing for them? all that cash just for love πŸ’• but also can be kinda weird how they used their winnings for everything... wedding and all... what if they had some other plans? πŸ‘€
 
πŸ“πŸ’‘ so i think its awesome that melissa & elizabeth got married with $1m lottery winnings... but you know what would make it even better? if they made a vid about their weddin' πŸŽ‰πŸ‘« like, a cute little video of how they met and proposed and got hitched... that wud be so sweet πŸ’•
 
πŸ“° So what does this say about our society, right? I mean, a lesbian couple wins a million bucks and gets married on January 2nd... that's like the ultimate feel-good story, but you gotta wonder if it's not just a clever PR stunt for politicians who want to seem more inclusive πŸ€”. And have you seen the Chicago skyline pics from Diversey Harbor? That's just a fancy way of saying "rich people taking selfies" 😏. But seriously, what does this say about our priorities as a city? Are we really celebrating love and unity or are we just using it to distract us from more pressing issues like education and healthcare? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ I think the latter. And by the way, what's with all these sports teams having such confusing season predictions? Can't they just tell us straight up who's gonna win? πŸ˜‚
 
πŸ™Œ It's amazing to think about how far we've come in just a year, like that lesbian couple winning $1 million and getting hitched! πŸ’• That's the kind of love story that inspires us all. I wish more people had the means to plan their dream wedding too 🀞. But seriously, what's crazy is how quickly society's acceptance is growing, it feels like just a few years ago this would've been groundbreaking stuff πŸš€.
 
I'm so glad to hear about Melissa and Elizabeth's amazing win πŸŽ‰! Who wouldn't want to celebrate their love with a $1 million wedding? πŸ’• It's beautiful that they're using their prize money for something as special as getting married. I wonder if they'll have any fun winter traditions now that they've got the cash to splurge... my kid is always asking me what we can get them, but sometimes it's nice to just enjoy life together 😊
 
πŸŒƒπŸ’› I'm thinking, you know how cool it was when that lesbian couple won that million bucks lottery? πŸ€‘ Now they got married in Cook County too! That's just amazing πŸ’•, and Chicago is all about celebrating love and happiness, right? 😊 But what I'd really like to see more of on the news are stories about local artists & musicians who make our city so unique. You know, those under-the-radar folks who create something special without seeking too much attention. That would be a great way to bring in some excitement and talent to our local scene πŸŽΆπŸ’«
 
OMG, I'm soooo happy to hear about Melissa & Elizabeth getting married πŸŒˆπŸ’•! They deserve all the love πŸ’–. And wow, winning that lottery prize was the icing on the cake πŸ°πŸ‘°! I'm loving how they're using it for their dreamy wedding πŸ’. Can't wait to see more pics of Chicago's winter vibes β„οΈβ˜ƒοΈ!

As for sports, gotta feel for the Bears 🐻😒. But hey, Blackhawks are looking good πŸ¦‡πŸ’ͺ! And Bulls need to step up their game πŸ“ˆπŸ‘Š.

Winter blues gotcha? πŸ˜΄β„οΈ Have you tried ice skating or trying a new recipe? πŸ½οΈπŸŽ‚
 
the whole thing about melissa and elizabeth getting married on new year's day feels kinda magical 🌟 especially since they won that lottery prize - it's like the universe decided to bless them with love and a little financial boost at the same time πŸ’• but what I find really interesting is how often we hear stories about couples using their winnings for crazy lavish weddings, but this one is different - it's more low-key and intimate... maybe that's what makes it even sweeter? πŸ€—
 
I'm so down for that $1 million wedding πŸ’ΈπŸŽ‰ - I mean, who wouldn't want to spend their big win on love? 😊 Did you see the Chicago skyline pic from Diversey Harbor tho? πŸ“ΈπŸŒ† It's always a beautiful spot to capture. And can we talk about the Blackhawks for sec? πŸ’οΈ They're on fire right now! πŸ”₯ What do you guys think of Ben Pope's analysis on them? πŸ€”
 
Can't believe that $1 million lottery win got used for their wedding . Like, what's next? People giving away free money like it's going out of style πŸ€‘. Not saying I'm against love or anything, but come on... can't they just use it to pay off some bills and save up or something?
 
OMG 🀩 I'm so happy to hear about Melissa & Elizabeth's πŸ’• love story, they're an awesome couple! 😊 $1 million is a lot of dough πŸ’Έ and it's so sweet that they used it for their wedding πŸŽ‰. Sports news is always exciting ⚽️ especially when the Cubs... err I mean, Blackhawks are doing well πŸ˜…. Winter blues got you down? β˜ƒοΈ share your fave hobby with us! πŸ“§ Let's get this day started! β˜€οΈ
 
I'm kinda surprised they're featuring that same-sex couple getting married in their Morning Edition πŸ€πŸ’•, especially since it's a pretty recent event... I mean, it was like 5 years ago, right? But hey, it's awesome to see them getting some love and attention, you know? πŸ’β€β™€οΈ It just goes to show how much progress we've made in the LGBTQ+ community 🌈. And $1 million is a pretty sweet win for their big day too! πŸ’Έ I'm curious though, why did they decide to use the money from the lottery prize specifically for their wedding? Were there other expenses that were more pressing or something?
 
I'm so hyped for these two ladies!!! 🀩 They're literally changing the game! I mean, who needs that kind of love & luck in their lives? And $1 million is no joke πŸ’Έ! They're gonna live like queens πŸ‘‘ and enjoy every moment of it. I also saw those pics from Diversey Harbor and I'm loving the Chicago vibes πŸ“Έ! As for hobbies to beat winter blues, I recently got into painting & I'm totally vibin' with it πŸŽ¨πŸ’•! Who's with me? 😊
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around same-sex couples getting married for real 🀯. I mean, back in 2009, we were just starting to talk about it on our social circles, let alone having the weddings and everything πŸ˜‚. And now you're telling me a lesbian couple won a million bucks and used it for their wedding? That's just crazy πŸ’Έ! Anyway, sports are always something, but I'm more of a Blackhawks fan myself 🦁. Can't wait to see if they can keep up with the Bulls... or not πŸ˜‰. Winter blues got you down? Yeah, I get it, I've had my fair share of cabin fever during those Chicago winters β˜ƒοΈ.
 
idk about this lottery win thing... seems like they just won the money and suddenly have the means to afford a fancy wedding πŸ€‘... but hey, congrats to melissa and elizabeth on getting hitched! that's still pretty cool πŸ’•. also, why not use the rest of the $1 million for something more meaningful than a wedding? i mean, they could've done some good in the community or helped out their families financially πŸ€”... just saying πŸ‘Œ
 
Can you believe how fast time flies? I was just talking to my mate about getting married, and he told me about that same-sex couple from Chicago who got hitched on New Year's Day πŸ€΅β€β™€οΈπŸ’•. A million bucks can really make a difference, right? But, you know, it's not just about the money; it's about finding someone to share your life with 😊.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around how good the Blackhawks are looking lately ⚽️. I remember when they were struggling to find their footing back in the 90s... those were some rough seasons πŸ€•. Now, they're on a roll! Maybe it's because the Bulls are having an off-season? πŸ˜‚ Either way, sports is always a great way to lift your spirits.

I'm so over winter already ❄️. I'm ready for spring and getting back out there with my camera ⚑️. Diversey Harbor has some amazing views of the skyline – I should totally take you guys there someday πŸ“Έ!
 
omg i just got engaged!! 🀩 i know its not even january yet but we decided to splurge on that $1 million lottery win for our wedding lol idk about elizabeth's family reaction tho maybe her mom still doesn't understand why she chose me πŸ˜‚ and omg have you seen the chicago skyline from diversey harbor? so gorgeous πŸ’• i think my fave winter hobby is ice skating at millennium park i'm totally a beginner but its so much fun ❄️
 
Can you believe how blessed Melissa and Elizabeth are? They won that lottery prize and used it to make their wedding dream come true! ❀️ It's amazing how they're setting an example for others by showing love and commitment in the most beautiful way possible. And I love how people are still enjoying Chicago, even on a cold winter day - taking photos of the skyline is such a great way to appreciate the city's beauty πŸŒ†
 
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