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Chicago Forecast: Hot and humid with pop-up storms

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These Are Some of the Most Expensive Homes For Sale in the Midwest

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See Inside a Home For Sale Just Steps From Wrigley Field on Chicago's North Side

See Inside a Home For Sale Just Steps From Wrigley Field on Chicago's North Side

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Chicago Gateway Green Set for Annual Gaming for Green Fundraiser

Chicago Gateway Green Set for Annual Gaming for Green Fundraiser

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13-Year-Old Dreams of Becoming a Pilot, Chicago-Area Flight School Gives Her A Head Start

13-Year-Old Dreams of Becoming a Pilot, Chicago-Area Flight School Gives Her A Head Start

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The Family Institute at Northwestern University Works to Strengthen Bonds

The Family Institute at Northwestern University Works to Strengthen Bonds

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Tour Offers Fans the Chance to ‘Take the Day Off Like Ferris' in Chicago as Iconic Movie Date Approaches

Tour Offers Fans the Chance to ‘Take the Day Off Like Ferris' in Chicago as Iconic Movie Date Approaches

May 26

Illinois Park Named One of the Best Places to Camp in the Midwest

Illinois Park Named One of the Best Places to Camp in the Midwest

May 18

Foo Fighters, The Postal Service and More: 2023 Riot Fest Chicago Lineup Announced

Foo Fighters, The Postal Service and More: 2023 Riot Fest Chicago Lineup Announced

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Changing Climate

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The US Leads the World in Weather Catastrophes. Here's Why

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More Supercell Storms to Hit the US as World Warms, Study Says

More Supercell Storms to Hit the US as World Warms, Study Says

Mar 28

Biden Administration Approves Controversial Oil Drilling Project in Alaska

Biden Administration Approves Controversial Oil Drilling Project in Alaska

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Taylor Swift Fans Fall For ‘Cruel Summer' Trap Ahead of Eras Tour in Chicago. How Can You Avoid it?

Taylor Swift Fans Fall For ‘Cruel Summer' Trap Ahead of Eras Tour in Chicago. How Can You Avoid it?

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Robocalls Still Ringing After Regulators Promised Tougher Enforcement, What Happened?

Robocalls Still Ringing After Regulators Promised Tougher Enforcement, What Happened?

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Kia, Hyundai Owners Could See Payouts in New $200M Class-Action Settlement Over Car Thefts

Kia, Hyundai Owners Could See Payouts in New $200M Class-Action Settlement Over Car Thefts

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Illinois Transit

CTA to Refresh 29 Stations in 2023

CTA to Refresh 29 Stations in 2023

Apr 6

‘SUKIT': Illinois Secretary of State Reveals Rejected Vanity License Plate Requests

‘SUKIT': Illinois Secretary of State Reveals Rejected Vanity License Plate Requests

Jan 23

CTA's Holiday Train and Bus Is Back For The Season. Here's When and Where to Catch Ride

CTA's Holiday Train and Bus Is Back For The Season. Here's When and Where to Catch Ride

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