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2 Latina doctors from Chicago push for federal help to close health equity gap

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The iconic Macy's Walnut Room opens reservations for holiday season this week

The iconic Macy's Walnut Room opens reservations for holiday season this week

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4 Midwestern universities listed among the nation's Top 25 in recent ranking

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Motorcycle crash on I-55 leaves man with life-threatening injuries

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Spain's right-wing leader fails in first bid to become prime minister

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Mortgage demand shrinks as interest rates hit the highest level in nearly 23 years

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Las Vegas hospitality workers voted to authorize a strike against hotels and casinos

Las Vegas hospitality workers voted to authorize a strike against hotels and casinos

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China accuses Taiwan of using economic and trade issues to seek independence

China accuses Taiwan of using economic and trade issues to seek independence

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Sen. Bob Menendez will appear in court in his bribery case as he rejects calls to resign

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Chicago Real Estate

See inside this ‘Barbie' house hitting the market in Wisconsin for $1.1M

See inside this ‘Barbie' house hitting the market in Wisconsin for $1.1M

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‘Mind boggling': Michigan home listed for just $1. See inside

‘Mind boggling': Michigan home listed for just $1. See inside

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A travel expert's favorite Airbnb is a special rental in Wisconsin not far from Chicago

A travel expert's favorite Airbnb is a special rental in Wisconsin not far from Chicago

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Making A Difference

Making a Difference: BrainUp gives brain cancer research the attention it deserves

Making a Difference: BrainUp gives brain cancer research the attention it deserves

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Beauty with a Purpose: Empowering the next generation of beauty professionals

Beauty with a Purpose: Empowering the next generation of beauty professionals

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Dance for Life showcase aims to aid dancers struggling to pay medical bills

Dance for Life showcase aims to aid dancers struggling to pay medical bills

Aug 18

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Riot Fest 2023 photos: Foo Fighters, The Cure, George Clinton rock Chicago

Riot Fest 2023 photos: Foo Fighters, The Cure, George Clinton rock Chicago

Sep 18

First images show inside new Guinness brewery in Chicago

First images show inside new Guinness brewery in Chicago

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Haunted Hues by Color Factory brings new kind of Halloween experience

Haunted Hues by Color Factory brings new kind of Halloween experience

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Changing Climate

Richard Branson talks new climate change coalition and his plans to return to space

Richard Branson talks new climate change coalition and his plans to return to space

Sep 23

Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?

Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?

Sep 15

This record-hot summer might actually be the coolest for the rest of your life

This record-hot summer might actually be the coolest for the rest of your life

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Illinois Transit

Union Station entrance on Clinton Street reopened after being walled off more than 40 years

Union Station entrance on Clinton Street reopened after being walled off more than 40 years

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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

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