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The Violet Hour, Chicago’s Most Influential Cocktail Bar, Closes Permanently After Landlord Dispute

The Violet Hour, Chicago’s Most Influential Cocktail Bar, Closes Permanently After Landlord Dispute

CHICAGO — After nearly two decades of redefining the city’s nightlife and crafting a legacy of mixology, The Violet Hour — the famed Wicker ...

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2 Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Capron, Illinois; Federal Investigation Underway

2 Killed in Small Plane Crash Near Capron, Illinois; Federal Investigation Underway

CAPRON, ILLINOIS — A small plane crash in northern Illinois has left two people dead and prompted a federal investigation into what led to ...

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Trump’s DOT Targets Illinois, Texas, California Over Immigrant Trucking Licenses

Trump’s DOT Targets Illinois, Texas, California Over Immigrant Trucking Licenses

ILLINOIS — A new federal transportation audit under former President Donald Trump’s administration has placed Illinois, Texas, and California in the spotlight — focusing ...

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Law Taking Effect July 1 Could Let Indiana Absorb Southern Illinois Counties

Law Taking Effect July 1 Could Let Indiana Absorb Southern Illinois Counties

ILLINOIS — A new law taking effect on July 1 in Indiana could pave the way for some southern Illinois counties to join the ...

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Chicago's Damen Silos Demolition Moves Forward Despite Growing Community Efforts to Preserve the Landmark

Chicago’s Damen Silos Demolition Moves Forward Despite Growing Community Efforts to Preserve the Landmark

CHICAGO — The long-standing Damen Silos along the South Branch of the Chicago River are set for demolition, even as residents and preservation advocates ...

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‘Stop the Billionaire Giveaway’ Bus Tour Stops in Rockford to Protest Trump’s Budget Plan

‘Stop the Billionaire Giveaway’ Bus Tour Stops in Rockford to Protest Trump’s Budget Plan

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The national “Stop the Billionaire Giveaway” bus tour rolled into Rockford this week, as organizers continued a 24-day campaign protesting proposed ...

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O’Hare Set to Surpass Atlanta as America’s Busiest Airport in 2025

O’Hare Set to Surpass Atlanta as America’s Busiest Airport in 2025

CHICAGO — O’Hare International Airport is on track to reclaim its long-lost crown as the busiest airport in America, outpacing Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson for the ...

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How Pope’s Childhood Home Became a ‘Drug Den’ — And the Man Who’s Bringing It Back to Life

How Pope’s Childhood Home Became a ‘Drug Den’ — And the Man Who’s Bringing It Back to Life

CHICAGO — What was once a tidy brick home filled with family warmth on Chicago’s South Side slowly descended into ruin and drug use ...

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Teen Boy Missing For Several Days, Last Seen In Bronzeville

Teen Boy Missing For Several Days, Last Seen In Bronzeville

CHICAGO — A 16-year-old boy has been missing for several days, with his last known whereabouts reported in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the South ...

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New Online Platform Aims to Help Illinois Educators Support Student Mental Health

New Online Platform Aims to Help Illinois Educators Support Student Mental Health

ILLINOIS — As mental health challenges among school-aged children continue to rise, a new statewide online platform is giving Illinois educators access to essential ...

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