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Oak Lawn Sees 31% Drop in Seat Belt Citations During Memorial Day Crackdown

OAK LAWN, IL — A recent Memorial Day traffic enforcement campaign by the Oak Lawn Police Department has resulted in a notable drop in ...

Marisol Vega
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Illinois Homebuyers Don’t Need Huge Salary Increases to Afford Starter Homes
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Illinois First-Time Buyers Can Still Afford Homes Without Major Salary Boost — Here’s Why

ILLINOIS – Amid a national housing affordability crisis, a new report by Realtor.com and Yahoo Lifestyle finds that Illinois remains one of the most ...

Marisol Vega
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Chicago Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Washington Heights Armed Robberies
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Chicago Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Washington Heights Armed Robberies

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect believed to be involved in a recent string ...

Jamal Reese
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Illinois’ $770M Transit Budget Crisis Threatens Commutes Across the State

ILLINOIS — As lawmakers near the end of their spring session, a looming $770 million budget gap threatens to significantly reduce public transit service ...

Marisol Vega
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Chicago White Sox Face Baltimore Orioles in Weather-Altered Series
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Weather Shift Sets Dramatic Stage for White Sox vs. Orioles Series in Baltimore

Baseball fans in Chicago and Baltimore are gearing up for a pivotal weekend series that now kicks off earlier than expected. Due to weather ...

Tanya Williams
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West Town’s New Bar Just Reopened a Piece of Bucktown History — Did You Spot the Iconic Sign?
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West Town’s New Bar Just Reopened a Piece of Bucktown History — Did You Spot the Iconic Sign?

CHICAGO — Something old just found new life in West Town. A brand-new bar named Friends of Friends opened this past weekend at 701 ...

Tanya Williams
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Mother says unsafe unit played role in 4-year-old son's fall out window
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Chicago Mom Blames Unsafe Housing After 4-Year-Old Son Falls from Third-Floor Window

4-Year-Old Boy Falls from Apartment Window in Bronzeville On Memorial Day, a 4-year-old boy named Kevin fell out of a third-floor apartment window on ...

Marisol Vega
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Chicago Awards $20 Million In Neighborhood Grants — Did Your Area Make the List?

Chicago Invests $20M in Community Grants Across Neighborhoods The City of Chicago has awarded over $20 million in community development grants to more than ...

Marisol Vega
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79-year-old man killed in hit-and-run crash on Near West Side, police seeking suspect who witness says ran light, fled on foot
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79-Year-Old Man Killed in Hit-and-Run on Near West Side; Police Searching for Suspect

CHICAGO — A late-night hit-and-run crash has claimed the life of a 79-year-old man in Chicago’s Near West Side, according to the Chicago Police ...

Jamal Reese
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Free Planet Fitness Summer Memberships for Teens Ages 14–19
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Planet Fitness Offers Free Summer Gym Access to Teens With High School Summer Pass

Summer break is right around the corner, and for teenagers across the Midwest—and the country—Planet Fitness is offering a chance to stay active, boost ...

Tanya Williams
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