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Two Illinois Residents Caught With Drugs After High-Speed Chase in Hammond

Two Illinois Residents Caught With Drugs After High-Speed Chase in Hammond

ILLINOIS — Two residents of Illinois are facing felony drug and resisting arrest charges after leading police on an early morning pursuit through Hammond, ...

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Illinois Truck Driver Arrested After Shooting on I-83 in Maryland

Illinois Truck Driver Arrested After Shooting on I-83 in Maryland

ILLINOIS — A truck driver from Aurora, Illinois has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly opening fire on a car traveling ...

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Illinois Man Saves Teen’s Life With AED at Disney World

How One Illinois Doctor Reminded Us All to Act With Humanity: Bravery in Action!

ILLINOIS — A vacation turned into a life-saving mission for Dr. Jeffery Schiappa, a suburban Chicago physician who jumped into action after spotting a ...

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Alexandra Kay Turns Coffee Dream Into Reality in Illinois

From TikTok to Main Street: Alexandra Kay Turns Coffee Dream Into Reality in Illinois

ILLINOIS — Fans of viral coffee-making videos and heartfelt country tunes lined up by the hundreds in Waterloo, Illinois, this week to celebrate the ...

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Health Officials Detected West Nile Virus in 17 Illinois Counties

Health Officials Detected West Nile Virus in 17 Illinois Counties

ILLINOIS — State health officials are raising awareness after West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes were detected in 17 Illinois counties, a significant increase from the ...

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Chicago Residents Offered Guidance on Responding to Snap Curfew Ordinance Debate

Chicago Residents Offered Guidance on Responding to Snap Curfew Ordinance Debate

CHICAGO — The recent debate over a proposed snap curfew ordinance in Chicago has sparked widespread interest and confusion among residents, especially parents, youth ...

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Illinois Residents Legal Ways to Push Back on Local Ordinances

Illinois Residents Legal Ways to Push Back on Local Ordinances

CHICAGO — Whether it’s a new curfew rule, a controversial development plan, or street surveillance policy, many Chicagoans and suburban residents are feeling unheard ...

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June 21 in Chicago History: The ‘Ragged Stranger’ Murder That Shocked a City

June 21 in Chicago History: The ‘Ragged Stranger’ Murder That Shocked a City

CHICAGO — On June 21, 1920, the city of Chicago was stunned by what appeared to be a tragic robbery turned double homicide in ...

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Illinois Toddler Goes From Heart Failure to Hope — Deserves Every Resident’s Attention

Illinois Toddler Goes From Heart Failure to Hope — Deserves Every Resident’s Attention

ILLINOIS — A toddler from DeKalb, born with a failing heart and life-threatening complications, is alive today thanks to Medicaid — but now her ...

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Safe Schools for All Act Heads to Governor, Protecting Immigrant Students in Illinois

Safe Schools for All Act Heads to Governor, Protecting Immigrant Students in Illinois

ILLINOIS — Immigrant rights groups and educators are awaiting final approval of the Safe Schools for All Act, a newly passed bill in Illinois ...

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