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Fire Alarm at United Airlines HQ in Willis Tower Triggers Nationwide Ground Stop

Fire Alarm at United Airlines HQ in Willis Tower Triggers Nationwide Ground Stop

CHICAGO — A fire alarm at United Airlines’ headquarters in Chicago’s Willis Tower prompted a temporary nationwide ground stop for all United flights on ...

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Springfield to Install Over Two Dozen License Plate Cameras Across City

Springfield to Install Over Two Dozen License Plate Cameras Across City

SPRINGFIELD, OREGON – The Springfield Police Department is preparing to install 25 AI-powered license plate reading cameras across the city in an effort to ...

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Peoria Dogs Go on "Dates" to Find Forever Homes — Here’s How You Can Help

Peoria Dogs Go on “Dates” to Find Forever Homes — Here’s How You Can Help

PEORIA — In an effort to match rescued dogs with loving homes, a Peoria-based nonprofit has launched a heartwarming program that sends shelter pups ...

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Fast-Moving Storms Slam Chicago: Fires, Tree Damage, and 50K Power Outages Reported

Fast-Moving Storms Slam Chicago: Fires, Tree Damage, and 50K Power Outages Reported

CHICAGO, IL — A line of fast-moving storms barreled through the Chicago area Thursday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction marked by collapsed buildings, ...

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Chicago Teen Who Taught Her Own Class Earns Full Ride To Northwestern University

Chicago Teen Who Taught Her Own Class Earns Full Ride To Northwestern University

CHICAGO — When staffing shortages left Carolina Carchi’s high school classroom without a teacher, she didn’t complain — she took over. Now, the 18-year-old ...

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Cincinnati Youth Curfew Enforcement Has Dropped Sharply Since 2000, City Explores New Options

Cincinnati Youth Curfew Enforcement Has Dropped Sharply Since 2000, City Explores New Options

CINCINNATI, Ohio — As youth curfew violations continue to decline across Hamilton County, Cincinnati officials are now weighing new strategies to revive enforcement — ...

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Two 6-Year-Old Eye Cancer Survivors Join Cleveland Bike Ride to Raise Research Funds

Two 6-Year-Old Eye Cancer Survivors Join Cleveland Bike Ride to Raise Research Funds

CLEVELAND, Ohio – This weekend, two brave 6-year-old girls from Northeast Ohio will be riding bikes not just for fun, but to help save ...

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Columbus Zoo Celebrates Birth of 215-Pound Asian Elephant Calf

Columbus Zoo Celebrates Birth of 215-Pound Asian Elephant Calf

COLUMBUS, Ohio – There’s a brand new arrival at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium — a 215-pound Asian elephant calf, born July 23 to ...

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Body Found Near Chattahoochee River in Downtown Columbus May Be Heat-Related

COLUMBUS, Ga. – A man’s body was found on the rocks along the Chattahoochee River near the TSYS campus Wednesday afternoon, prompting concerns that ...

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Chicago Residents Worry About Soaring Power Bills as AC Usage Spikes During Heat Wave

Chicago Residents Worry About Soaring Power Bills as AC Usage Spikes During Heat Wave

CHICAGO – As air conditioners hum across neighborhoods during the city’s sweltering summer stretch, many residents are expressing growing concern over rising electricity bills ...

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