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Elderly Man Hospitalized After Being Trapped Under Tractor in Creek Northwest of Chicago

Elderly Man Hospitalized After Being Trapped Under Tractor in Creek Northwest of Chicago

HARVARD, ILLINOIS – An elderly man was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital Sunday afternoon after he was trapped under a flipped tractor ...

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Air France Flight Returns to Paris After Denied Landing Clearance in Chicago

Air France Flight Returns to Paris After Denied Landing Clearance in Chicago

CHICAGO – Travelers aboard Air France Flight AF136 from Paris to Chicago experienced an unexpected seven-hour detour when the aircraft was denied landing clearance ...

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Illinois Awards $5 Million in Fire Station Grants to Support Rural First Responders

Illinois Awards $5 Million in Fire Station Grants to Support Rural First Responders

ILLINOIS — In a move aimed at strengthening emergency response in underserved areas, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office (OSFM) ...

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Cincinnati-Based By Golly’s to Open in Former Hooters Location in Clarksville, Indiana

Cincinnati-Based By Golly’s to Open in Former Hooters Location in Clarksville, Indiana

CLARKSVILLE, INDIANA – A popular Cincinnati-based restaurant chain is preparing to open its first Greater Louisville location next month by transforming a recently closed ...

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Belle of Cincinnati Kicks Off Summer Tour July 31 With River Cruises Across Ohio and West Virginia

Belle of Cincinnati Kicks Off Summer Tour July 31 With River Cruises Across Ohio and West Virginia

NEWPORT, KENTUCKY – BB Riverboats’ iconic Belle of Cincinnati will return to the water later this month for its annual Summer Tour, launching a ...

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Pit Bull Attacks Teen Girl and Her Dog in Dearborn Heights, Police Say

Pit Bull Attacks Teen Girl and Her Dog in Dearborn Heights, Police Say

DEARBORN HEIGHTS – A quiet Thursday morning turned frightening for a local 16-year-old girl who was walking her dog on Virgil Street when a ...

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Las Vegas Upgrades Intersections to Improve Pedestrian Safety in High-Risk Zones

Las Vegas Upgrades Intersections to Improve Pedestrian Safety in High-Risk Zones

LAS VEGAS – Aiming to reduce serious crashes and improve walkability, the City of Las Vegas has launched a set of pedestrian safety improvements ...

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Flight Delays Hit Harry Reid Airport Amid Weather and Staffing Problems

Flight Delays Hit Harry Reid Airport Amid Weather and Staffing Problems

LAS VEGAS – Air travelers passing through Harry Reid International Airport on Thursday evening encountered lengthy delays, with some flights held up for nearly ...

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Texas Flood Rescue Dogs and Puppies Arrive in Chicago for Adoption Through PAWS

Texas Flood Rescue Dogs and Puppies Arrive in Chicago for Adoption Through PAWS

CHICAGO – Thirty-one dogs and puppies rescued from the recent deadly floods in Texas have arrived in Chicago, where they’re now being cared for ...

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HMSHost to Launch 14 New Restaurants at San Antonio Airport in Major Culinary Expansion

HMSHost to Launch 14 New Restaurants at San Antonio Airport in Major Culinary Expansion

SAN ANTONIO – Global travel restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta, has secured a new 10-year contract to open 14 new dining concepts at San ...

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