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

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OIG Report: Chicago Police Department Under-Disciplined Untruthful Officers

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700-Page Report Released by Illinois AG's Office Reveals Decades of Abuse From Catholic Clergy

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A Retired Naperville Detective Teaches Officers How to Prevent School Shootings. This Year, His Tips Helped Stop 40 Threats

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More Clouds, Pleasant Temperatures in Store for Chicago Area Sunday, But 90's Loom in Forecast

More Clouds, Pleasant Temperatures in Store for Chicago Area Sunday, But 90's Loom in Forecast

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Chicago Forecast: Temperatures continue to rise

Chicago Forecast: Temperatures continue to rise

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Hundreds Call for End to Gun Violence in Chicago at Peace March

Hundreds Call for End to Gun Violence in Chicago at Peace March

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Money Report

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Turkey's President Erdogan Seals Election Victory to Enter Third Decade in Power

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Venice Police Investigate Bright Green Liquid in Grand Canal

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

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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Making A Difference

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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Worth the Trip

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

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

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

Apr 2

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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Hackers Steal Small Business Owner's Social Media Account. Here's What You Can Do To Shield Yourself

Hackers Steal Small Business Owner's Social Media Account. Here's What You Can Do To Shield Yourself

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Certain Jeep Cherokees Recalled Due To Chance of Fire, Owners Told To Park Vehicles Outside

Certain Jeep Cherokees Recalled Due To Chance of Fire, Owners Told To Park Vehicles Outside

May 16

Recruiter or Thief? Fake Job Scams Grows, Targeting the Unemployed. Here's How to Catch an HR Imposter

Recruiter or Thief? Fake Job Scams Grows, Targeting the Unemployed. Here's How to Catch an HR Imposter

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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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