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Alerts issued as millions of birds expected to cross Illinois overnight
The annual spring migration of birds is continuing over the United States, and Illinois is expected to see millions of the animals crossing over the state in the coming hours.
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CTA, Metra, and Pace would merge into single agency under Illinois proposal
A pair of Illinois lawmakers are proposing legislation that would merge four separate transit agencies in the Chicago area into a single entity, aiming to streamline transportation and to prevent the duplication of efforts to seek funding among other changes.
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Here are 9 races to watch in the 2024 Indiana primary election
Indiana’s primary election is set for May 7, and multiple statewide elections are on the ballot as Hoosiers choose candidates governor, the U.S. Senate and more.
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Lake County man arrested, charged with stabbing man during argument
An argument spilled out of a car and onto a street in suburban Gages Lake Saturday morning, with a 24-year-old man in critical condition after he was stabbed in the stomach.
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Man critically injured in Logan Square Walgreens parking lot shooting
A 28-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot in the parking lot of a Chicago Walgreens on Sunday morning.
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Severe storms again possible on breezy Sunday in Chicago area
Rain and thunderstorms that impacted the Chicago area are expected to end Sunday morning, but a threat of severe storms will once again emerge in the evening hours.
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Live updates: Tornado watch issued, White Sox game postponed amid severe weather threat
The Chicago area is at a “slight” risk of severe weather on Tuesday evening, with a tornado watch in effect and sporting events already impacted by the conditions.
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Fake Botox that sickened 2 Illinoisans with botulism-like illness impacting other states
A new alert was released by the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday after at least 19 people were sickened by counterfeit Botox in at least nine states, including Illinois.
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Timeline for Chicago-area severe weather takes shape with threats of hail, gusty winds
The Chicago area will face a chance of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a variety of threats posed to the region.
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Strong-to-severe thunderstorms possible in Chicago area Monday
The Chicago area could see a round of strong-to-severe thunderstorms Monday, just in time for the start of the evening commute.