Annual New Year’s Eve tradition begins at earlier time, 9:15 p.m. on ABC7

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 9:44PM

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CHICAGO (WLS) — An ABC7 Chicago New Year’s Eve tradition returns tonight.

Cheryl Scott and Terrell Brown star in “The Dance.”

It’s back for the eighth year and you don’t want to miss it.

“The Dance” airs 9:15 p.m. on ABC7.

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest kicks off at 7 p.m.

Eyewitness News is early Wednesday night, starting at 9 p.m.

“The Dance” is at 9:15 p.m.

Then, we’ll head back out to hang out with Ryan Seacrest and the gang at 9:30 p.m.

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