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Illinois Is Expanding License Plate Surveillance in 2025 — Here’s What Drivers Need to Know

Illinois Is Expanding License Plate Surveillance in 2025 — Here’s What Drivers Need to Know

ILLINOIS — A new law that took effect in July 2025 is expanding the use of license plate surveillance technology across the state. Under ...

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Illinois Drivers Can Now Claim Bigger EV Rebates — But There’s a Deadline

Illinois Drivers Can Now Claim Bigger EV Rebates — But There’s a Deadline

ILLINOIS — If you’ve been thinking about buying an electric vehicle, now might be the perfect time. As of July 1, 2025, Illinois has ...

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The ‘Right-Hand Rule’ Is Back — Here’s What Every Illinois Driver Must Know in 2025

The ‘Right-Hand Rule’ Is Back — Here’s What Every Illinois Driver Must Know in 2025

ILLINOIS — Drivers across the state are being reminded of a basic—but often overlooked—traffic law: the Right-Hand Rule. Illinois law now expressly enforces this ...

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Hundreds Rescued at Southern California Beaches Over July 4th Weekend Amid Dangerous Rip Currents

Hundreds Rescued at Southern California Beaches Over July 4th Weekend Amid Dangerous Rip Currents

CALIFORNIA — Over 500 swimmers were rescued across Southern California beaches this Fourth of July weekend as lifeguards battled treacherous rip currents and hazardous ...

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Don’t Drive Drunk”: Mesa Police Issue July 4 DUI Warning as Road Deaths Rise

Don’t Drive Drunk”: Mesa Police Issue July 4 DUI Warning as Road Deaths Rise

MESA — As fireworks lit up the skies this Independence Day, authorities in Mesa, Arizona were battling a more sobering reality on the ground: ...

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Stanford Startup Aims to Revolutionize U.S. Lithium Industry with Cheaper, Greener Tech

Stanford Startup Aims to Revolutionize U.S. Lithium Industry with Cheaper, Greener Tech

ILLINOIS — A Stanford-affiliated startup says it’s on the verge of solving a critical clean energy challenge: making lithium extraction faster, cheaper, and less ...

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66 Dead, Over 2 Dozen Missing in Texas Flood Disaster as Camp Mystic Devastation Stuns Nation

66 Dead, Over 2 Dozen Missing in Texas Flood Disaster as Camp Mystic Devastation Stuns Nation

CHICAGO — A catastrophic flash flood event in central Texas has left at least 66 people dead and more than two dozen still missing, ...

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Legally-Residing Haitian Student Detained by ICE in Newark Despite Valid Parole, Family Demands Release

Legally-Residing Haitian Student Detained by ICE in Newark Despite Valid Parole, Family Demands Release

NEWARK, N.J. — A legally-residing Haitian student has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a case that has shocked his ...

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Chicago NASCAR Fans Can Expect Mostly Clear Skies This Weekend Despite Slight Rain Chances

Chicago NASCAR Fans Can Expect Mostly Clear Skies This Weekend Despite Slight Rain Chances

CHICAGO — Racing fans gearing up for the NASCAR weekend in the city can expect mostly favorable weather conditions, with clear skies, moderate winds, ...

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Chicago Police Search for Missing Woman Last Seen at MacNeal Hospital

Chicago Police Search for Missing Woman Last Seen at MacNeal Hospital

CHICAGO — Authorities are urging the public to help locate a 28-year-old woman who vanished after being discharged from MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn. The ...

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