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South Shore Tenants Get $50K, Move-Out Extension from Dangerous Apartments

South Shore Tenants Receive $50K and Time Extension to Relocate from Dangerous Apartment Buildings

CHICAGO, IL — Dozens of tenants living in two dangerously deteriorated apartment buildings in South Shore will now receive $50,000 in court-ordered assistance and ...

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Illinois Called Out by DHS for 'Obstructing' Immigration Law, Pritzker Pushes Back

Illinois Called Out by DHS for ‘Obstructing’ Immigration Law, Pritzker Pushes Back

EVANSTON, IL — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has named Illinois among seven jurisdictions it claims are “shamefully obstructing” federal immigration law. The ...

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Armed Robbery Suspect Dies After Hickory Hills Police Shootout

Armed Robbery Suspect Dies After Hickory Hills Police Shootout

HICKORY HILLS, IL — A man suspected in an armed robbery was pronounced dead after a dramatic shootout with Hickory Hills police officers on ...

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Gas Line Struck by Construction Crew Shuts Down Traffic on Harlem Avenue

BRIDGEVIEW, IL — A construction mishap caused significant traffic disruption Friday afternoon after a crew struck a gas line, prompting authorities to shut down ...

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Joe & The Juice Opening New Flagship Store in Streeterville on June 6

Joe & The Juice Set to Open New Streeterville Location on June 6

CHICAGO – STREETERVILLE – Popular global juice and coffee chain Joe & The Juice is expanding its footprint in Chicago with the grand opening ...

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Oak Lawn Sees 31% Drop in Seat Belt Citations During Memorial Day Crackdown

OAK LAWN, IL — A recent Memorial Day traffic enforcement campaign by the Oak Lawn Police Department has resulted in a notable drop in ...

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Illinois Homebuyers Don’t Need Huge Salary Increases to Afford Starter Homes

Illinois First-Time Buyers Can Still Afford Homes Without Major Salary Boost — Here’s Why

ILLINOIS – Amid a national housing affordability crisis, a new report by Realtor.com and Yahoo Lifestyle finds that Illinois remains one of the most ...

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Chicago Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Washington Heights Armed Robberies

Chicago Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Washington Heights Armed Robberies

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect believed to be involved in a recent string ...

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Illinois’ $770M Transit Budget Crisis Threatens Commutes Across the State

ILLINOIS — As lawmakers near the end of their spring session, a looming $770 million budget gap threatens to significantly reduce public transit service ...

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Chicago White Sox Face Baltimore Orioles in Weather-Altered Series

Weather Shift Sets Dramatic Stage for White Sox vs. Orioles Series in Baltimore

Baseball fans in Chicago and Baltimore are gearing up for a pivotal weekend series that now kicks off earlier than expected. Due to weather ...

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