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Chicagoland Melee Player ‘lovestory4a’ Banned Indefinitely Following Misconduct Reports

Chicagoland Melee Player ‘lovestory4a’ Banned Indefinitely Following Misconduct Reports

CHICAGO — Organizers of the Chicagoland Melee (CLM) competitive gaming community have announced an indefinite ban on player lovestory4a, citing multiple reports of inappropriate ...

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Elon Musk Attacks Candidate Over Health Care for All — At 3 A.M.

Elon Musk Attacks Candidate Over Health Care for All — At 3 A.M.

CHICAGO — Billionaire Elon Musk set off a social media firestorm after posting a 3 a.m. tweet targeting Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive congressional candidate ...

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Saline County Solar Workers Repaid $85K In Stolen Wages Following Illinois Labor Department Probe

Saline County Solar Workers Repaid $85K In Stolen Wages Following Illinois Labor Department Probe

SALINE COUNTY — The Illinois Department of Labor has recovered more than $85,000 in unpaid wages owed to workers on a solar panel project ...

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‘Purpose’ Wins Big at the 2025 Tony Awards, Spotlighting Chicago Roots and Black Theatre History

‘Purpose’ Wins Big at the 2025 Tony Awards, Spotlighting Chicago Roots and Black Theatre History

CHICAGO — The 2025 Tony Awards delivered a powerful night of recognition for Black theatre, as Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ play Purpose won Best Play, making ...

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Gun Rights Groups File New Challenge to Illinois Assault Weapons Ban in Federal Appeals Court

Gun Rights Groups File New Challenge to Illinois Assault Weapons Ban in Federal Appeals Court

ILLINOIS — A coalition of gun rights organizations and firearms dealers has filed a response brief in federal court, continuing their challenge to Illinois’ ...

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Illinois May Launch Pilot Program to Tax Drivers Per Mile, Sparking Industry Pushback

Illinois May Launch Pilot Program to Tax Drivers Per Mile, Sparking Industry Pushback

ILLINOIS — Illinois lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that could replace the state’s gas tax with a mileage-based fee, igniting fierce debate over fairness, ...

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Chicago’s Mike Madigan To Appear In Court Ahead Of Sentencing After Corruption Conviction

Chicago’s Mike Madigan To Appear In Court Ahead Of Sentencing After Corruption Conviction

CHICAGO — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday, marking a key prelude to his formal sentencing ...

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Harvard Barn Fire Kills 6 Horses, Triggers Firefighting Challenges In Rural Suburb

Harvard Barn Fire Kills 6 Horses, Triggers Firefighting Challenges In Rural Suburb

HARVARD, ILLINOIS — A devastating barn fire in the northwest suburban community of Harvard claimed the lives of six horses overnight. Fire Erupts Just ...

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Chicago Rally Condemns Trump Immigration Policies Amid Rising Tensions

Chicago Rally Condemns Trump Immigration Policies Amid Rising Tensions

CHICAGO — A coalition of immigrant rights advocates, community organizations, and political leaders gathered Monday morning in Daley Plaza to condemn what they described ...

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Inside Chicago’s Booming Luxury Dog Business: Hotels, Groomers & Canine Couture

Inside Chicago’s Booming Luxury Dog Business: Hotels, Groomers & Canine Couture

CHICAGO — Move over, humans. Chicago’s luxury pet industry is on the rise — with high-end dog salons, full-service canine hotels, and fashion boutiques ...

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