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Mayor Brandon Johnson Offers New Chicago Safety Plan for Memorial Day Weekend

JB Pritzker May 24

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Gun Laws May 17

Supreme Court Lets Illinois Keep Ban on Sale of Some Semiautomatic Guns for Now

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Gunman in Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre Harbored ‘Malice and Hate' for Jews, Prosecutor Says

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

NASCAR May 24

NASCAR & Sail GP Promote Downtown Chicago Races This Summer

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Resurfacing Project for NASCAR Street Race Closes Columbus Drive for Hours

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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

NBC 5 Investigates May 24

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

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Were You a Victim of an Alleged Ponzi Scheme Involving Chicago Latinos? Feds Want to Hear From You

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Left For Dead: Alleged Driver in Deadly Hit-and-Run Later Accused of Shooting at Off-Duty Officer

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Multiple People Pepper-Sprayed at Six Flags Great America, Authorities Say

Multiple People Pepper-Sprayed at Six Flags Great America, Authorities Say

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No Injuries Reported as Fire Tears Through Kankakee County Apartment Building, Officials Say

No Injuries Reported as Fire Tears Through Kankakee County Apartment Building, Officials Say

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Arlington Heights Mayor: ‘Ball Rolling,' but Bears' Stadium Plans Far From Set

Arlington Heights Mayor: ‘Ball Rolling,' but Bears' Stadium Plans Far From Set

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Money Report

Damar Hamlin on How He Made the Decision to Play Football in the NFL Again

Damar Hamlin on How He Made the Decision to Play Football in the NFL Again

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Debt Ceiling Deal Would Push Student Loan Borrowers Into Repayment by Fall

Debt Ceiling Deal Would Push Student Loan Borrowers Into Repayment by Fall

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ChatGPT Cited “Bogus” Cases for a New York Federal Court Filing. The Attorneys Involved May Face Sanctions.

ChatGPT Cited “Bogus” Cases for a New York Federal Court Filing. The Attorneys Involved May Face Sanctions.

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US & World

Most in US Say Don't Ban Race in College Admissions But Its Role Should Be Small: Poll

Most in US Say Don't Ban Race in College Admissions But Its Role Should Be Small: Poll

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Coast Guard Suspends Search After Charter Boat Sinks Off Alaska, Leaving 1 Dead and 4 Missing

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Chicago Real Estate

‘Record-Breaking': Massive Indiana Home Listed for $48M. Here's What it Comes With

‘Record-Breaking': Massive Indiana Home Listed for $48M. Here's What it Comes With

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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

May 15

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

Mar 13

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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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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

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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