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LaSalle County Crash Shuts Down I-80 Westbound Near Peru, Illinois; Traffic Rerouted After Semi, Box Truck Collision

LaSalle County Crash Shuts Down I-80 Westbound Near Peru, Illinois; Traffic Rerouted After Semi, Box Truck Collision

LASALLE COUNTY, IL — A serious crash involving a semi-truck and a box truck shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 on Thursday ...

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Skokie Marshmallow Maker Offers Kitchen Jobs to People With Disabilities in Sweet New Partnership

Skokie Marshmallow Maker Offers Kitchen Jobs to People With Disabilities in Sweet New Partnership

SKOKIE — A Skokie food entrepreneur is making more than just sweet treats — she’s creating real job opportunities for people with disabilities, thanks ...

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Chicago Police Issue Alert for Missing 80-Year-Old Man, Urge Public's Help

Chicago Police Issue Alert for Missing 80-Year-Old Man, Urge Public’s Help

CHICAGO — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating an elderly man who has been missing since Tuesday. 80-year-old Roy Harris was ...

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Red Line Trains Temporarily Shifted to Elevated Tracks After Morning Disruption

Red Line Trains Temporarily Shifted to Elevated Tracks After Morning Disruption

CHICAGO — A track condition near North/Clybourn triggered major disruptions on the CTA Red Line Friday, forcing southbound trains to temporarily reroute to elevated ...

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Chicago Police Recruits Still Await First Paychecks Weeks After Hire Date

Chicago Police Recruits Still Await First Paychecks Weeks After Hire Date

CHICAGO — A new class of more than 50 Chicago police recruits has been training for nearly a month without receiving a paycheck, according ...

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Pope Leo XIV Mass To Be Held at Rate Field in Chicago This Saturday — Here's How To Watch It Live

Pope Leo XIV Mass To Be Held at Rate Field in Chicago This Saturday — Here’s How To Watch It Live

CHICAGO — The Archdiocese of Chicago is preparing for a landmark celebration this Saturday, June 14, as thousands are expected to gather at Rate ...

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Chicago Black Fathers Find Strength in Peer Support Amid Systemic Struggles

Chicago Black Fathers Find Strength in Peer Support Amid Systemic Struggles

CHICAGO — As Black men in Chicago continue to battle deep-rooted barriers to employment, housing, and economic stability, a growing number of fathers are ...

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Invasive Plants Threaten 80% of Chicago-Area Forests, Ecologists Warn

Invasive Plants Threaten 80% of Chicago-Area Forests, Ecologists Warn

CHICAGO — New data from the Chicago Region Trees Initiative paints an alarming picture of ecological decline in the metro area: nearly 80% of ...

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Trump Tax Plan Could Slash SNAP Food Assistance for Millions — Here’s What’s at Stake

Trump Tax Plan Could Slash SNAP Food Assistance for Millions — Here’s What’s at Stake

CHICAGO — As President Donald Trump pushes forward his ambitious “One Big Beautiful Bill” tax overhaul, new details reveal that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...

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Peoria River Cruise Initiative Approved to Boost Tourism, Join Statewide River Town Coalition

Peoria River Cruise Initiative Approved to Boost Tourism, Join Statewide River Town Coalition

PEORIA — City officials have officially approved a plan that could reintroduce river cruising to Peoria, potentially opening a new chapter in local tourism ...

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