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Charles Frazier, 63, Reported Missing Near Palatine Forest Preserve

Charles Frazier, 63, Reported Missing Near Palatine Forest Preserve

PALATINE, IL — Police are searching for 63-year-old Charles Frazier, who was last seen Monday afternoon near the Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine. ...

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Another Person Tied to Loretto Hospital Charged in $200 Million COVID Test Fraud

Another Person Tied to Loretto Hospital Charged in $200 Million COVID Test Fraud

CHICAGO — Another figure connected to the scandal-ridden Loretto Hospital on Chicago’s West Side has been indicted in a massive COVID-19 testing fraud case, ...

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Chicago Welcomes New Resident Otter Named Jade at Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Welcomes New Resident Otter Named Jade at Shedd Aquarium

CHICAGO — A new sea otter has joined the ranks at Shedd Aquarium, and she’s already stealing hearts. Meet Jade, the latest rescue to ...

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Over 140K Pounds of Mislabeled Lunch Meat Recalled Nationwide — What Illinois Shoppers Need To Know

Over 140K Pounds of Mislabeled Lunch Meat Recalled Nationwide — What Illinois Shoppers Need To Know

ILLINOIS — More than 140,000 pounds of lunch meat products are being recalled nationwide, and Illinois consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators. ...

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Law Banning Small Shampoo Bottles in Illinois Hotels Takes Effect — Here’s What It Means for Travelers

Law Banning Small Shampoo Bottles in Illinois Hotels Takes Effect — Here’s What It Means for Travelers

ILLINOIS — Beginning Tuesday, a new law in Illinois is reshaping how hotel guests receive personal care products. Under Senate Bill 2960, hotels with ...

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Illinois Students Can Be Directly Admitted to State Colleges Under New Law

Illinois Students Can Be Directly Admitted to State Colleges Under New Law

ILLINOIS — High school students across Illinois will soon have a clearer path to college, thanks to a new law signed by Governor JB ...

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Red Cross Expects Busy 4th of July Week as Blood Donations Dip in Illinois

Red Cross Expects Busy 4th of July Week as Blood Donations Dip in Illinois

ILLINOIS – As Independence Day celebrations ramp up across the state, the American Red Cross is preparing for what could be a demanding week ...

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Illinois Enacts New Law to Enforce Safe Drinking Water Standards Across State

Illinois Enacts New Law to Enforce Safe Drinking Water Standards Across State

ILLINOIS — Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new law that gives Illinois stronger authority to enforce safe drinking water standards, ensuring non-community water ...

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Suburban Chicago Woman Scammed Out of $390 by No-Show Taco Truck at Graduation Party

Suburban Chicago Woman Scammed Out of $390 by No-Show Taco Truck at Graduation Party

CHICAGO — What was meant to be a joyful celebration for a suburban Chicago family turned into a painful lesson after a taco truck ...

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Chicago Breakfast Restaurant Brings Bold Flavors to Edgebrook with Mix of Diner Classics and Mexican Favorites

Chicago Breakfast Restaurant Brings Bold Flavors to Edgebrook with Mix of Diner Classics and Mexican Favorites

CHICAGO — After more than four decades cooking for the Northwest Side, Ernesto Mendoza has finally opened the doors to his dream: Chicago Breakfast ...

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