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Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Chicago Heading Toward High Level, New Dominant Strain

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Toddler Dies in Roseland Apartment Fire

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Police Release Images of Suspect in Fatal Blue Line Stabbing on Near West Side

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Pfizer to Offer Low-Cost Medicines, Vaccines to Poor Nations

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Chicago Would Not Immediately Reinstate Mask Mandate Should Region Move Into ‘High' COVID Risk, Officials Say

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What Happens Once a County Reaches ‘High' COVID Alert Level?

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New Omicron Subvariant Now Dominant Strain of COVID-19 in United States: CDC Estimates

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Chicago Likely to Reach ‘High' Alert Level As Early As Friday, Top Doc Says

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‘Hug Your Kids Every Day': Emotional Father of Surviving Child Speaks About Shooting

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Would Illinois GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Work to Ban Abortion? Here's What They Say

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Texas School Shooting Victims: 4 Fourth Graders, Third Grader, Beloved Teachers

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Uvalde School Shooting Is Just the Latest Involving an AR-Style Rifle

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Hit-and-Run 14 hours ago

Left for Dead: Chicago Police Are Far More Likely to Stop Investigating a Hit-and-Run Than to Solve It, Records Show

Hit-and-Run 2 hours ago

Left for Dead: Why Do Chicago Police Solve So Few Hit-and-Runs? One Investigation Points to Major Issues

Ronald Watts May 19

Newly Obtained COPA Report Details Allegations Against Watts Officers

bernard harvey May 16

Prosecutors Seek Over 5-Year Term for VA Shooter

COPA May 12

Newly Released Video Shows Harrowing Gun Battle Outside Chicago Police Station

Preakness Stakes May 23

2022 Preakness Stakes: Early Voting Wins at Pimlico Race Course

Preakness Stakes May 20

Near-Record Heat For Preakness Another Test For Epicenter

Preakness Stakes May 20

Here's Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 Preakness Stakes

NBC 5 Responds 23 hours ago

FDA: 124 Suspected Deaths Tied to Recalled Sleep Aid Devices

NBC 5 Responds May 19

Crash and Burned: Chicago's Predatory Tow Reputation Among The Nation's Truck Drivers

NBC 5 Responds May 12

Chicago Man Labeled ‘Problem Driver' By Mistake, Prevented From Getting License

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Chicago-Area News

Massive Fire at 36-Unit Condo Complex in Park Ridge Displaces Dozens of Residents

Massive Fire at 36-Unit Condo Complex in Park Ridge Displaces Dozens of Residents

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Schwindel Hits 2 Homers, Cubs Power Past Reds 11-4

Schwindel Hits 2 Homers, Cubs Power Past Reds 11-4

14 hours ago

Sky Celebrate 2021 Championship Before 95-90 Win Over Fever

Sky Celebrate 2021 Championship Before 95-90 Win Over Fever

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Money Report

Trump Will Speak at NRA Event in Houston Days After Texas School Massacre

Trump Will Speak at NRA Event in Houston Days After Texas School Massacre

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Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Dick's Sporting Goods, Nordstrom, Wendy's and More

Stocks Making the Biggest Moves Midday: Dick's Sporting Goods, Nordstrom, Wendy's and More

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Capital Gains May Have Triggered Hundreds of Billions More in Individual Taxes for 2021, Analysis Shows. How to Trim Your Tax Bill

Capital Gains May Have Triggered Hundreds of Billions More in Individual Taxes for 2021, Analysis Shows. How to Trim Your Tax Bill

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US & World

Celebrate ‘Iced Coffee Day' at Dunkin' in Support of Local Children's Hospitals

Celebrate ‘Iced Coffee Day' at Dunkin' in Support of Local Children's Hospitals

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Instagram Says It's Working With Investigators to Review Account Tied to Texas Shooter

Instagram Says It's Working With Investigators to Review Account Tied to Texas Shooter

1 hour ago

Read Amanda Gorman's Powerful, Poetic Response to the Texas School Shooting

Read Amanda Gorman's Powerful, Poetic Response to the Texas School Shooting

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Chicago Real Estate

Should You Rent or Buy a House? Here's What a Finance Expert Says You Should Know

Should You Rent or Buy a House? Here's What a Finance Expert Says You Should Know

Apr 28

Chicago Mansion Built for Titanic Survivor to Open for Public Next Week

Chicago Mansion Built for Titanic Survivor to Open for Public Next Week

Apr 28

Lincoln Park Mansion Built for Titanic Survivor to Open for Public Tours Next Month

Lincoln Park Mansion Built for Titanic Survivor to Open for Public Tours Next Month

Apr 21

Making A Difference

Association House of Chicago Aims to Promote Health, Education to City's Residents

Association House of Chicago Aims to Promote Health, Education to City's Residents

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Drive Aims to Supply Students in Poverty With Menstrual Products During Summer

Drive Aims to Supply Students in Poverty With Menstrual Products During Summer

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Oak Forest High School Students Prove a Little Change Can Go a Long Way

Oak Forest High School Students Prove a Little Change Can Go a Long Way

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Changing Climate

US Forest Chief Calls for Pause of Prescribed Fires

US Forest Chief Calls for Pause of Prescribed Fires

May 21

GOP Directs Culture War Fury Toward Green Investing Trend

GOP Directs Culture War Fury Toward Green Investing Trend

May 19

Wind, Drought Combine to Make Western US Wildfires Unstoppable

Wind, Drought Combine to Make Western US Wildfires Unstoppable

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NBC 5 Responds

MAP: Are License Plate Thefts Happening In Your Neighborhood?

MAP: Are License Plate Thefts Happening In Your Neighborhood?

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License Plate Thieves Target Neighborhoods Across Illinois. Here's What You Should Know

License Plate Thieves Target Neighborhoods Across Illinois. Here's What You Should Know

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Some Ill. Tenants Face Rental Assistance Obstacles From Unlikely Source- Their Landlord

Some Ill. Tenants Face Rental Assistance Obstacles From Unlikely Source- Their Landlord

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Illinois Transit

Illinois Secretary of State Extends Driver's License, ID Card Expiration Date Again

Illinois Secretary of State Extends Driver's License, ID Card Expiration Date Again

Mar 11

Deadline: You'll Need to Renew Your Expiring Illinois Driver's License, ID Card This Month

Deadline: You'll Need to Renew Your Expiring Illinois Driver's License, ID Card This Month

Mar 3

Deadline For Illinois Driver's Licenses and ID Cards Approaches Next Month

Deadline For Illinois Driver's Licenses and ID Cards Approaches Next Month

Feb 25