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Parishioners hold out hope to save Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church even after final mass
While the final mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church took place on Sunday, some parishioners said they hadn’t given up in their efforts to save the historic church building. Those in attendance shared tears and hugs inside the Uptown church, which was constructed at the corner of Ashland and Leland avenues in 1916. “Sad,” said parishioner Bridget...
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Suspect stabs Norridge officer while being taken to police station: authorities
A police officer in suburban Norridge was hospitalized on Saturday evening after a suspect stabbed the officer while being transported to the police station, authorities said. The incident was reported at around 5:59 p.m. in the area of Canfield and Winnemac avenues. Officers were transporting a 37-year-old man from the hospital to the Norridge Police Department when he began causing…
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Metra warns of ‘extensive delays' near Des Plaines after train strikes pedestrian
Passengers on Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest line were advised to anticipate delays on Saturday evening after a train struck a pedestrian in downtown Des Plaines, according to the transit agency. In a post on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, at 3:34 p.m., Metra said inbound and outbound traffic on the UPNW line was halted due...
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Chicago could get another glimpse of the Northern Lights Sunday. Here's when the best shot might be
Friday night brought spectacular views of the Northern Lights to the Chicago area and to parts of the southern United States, but after the spectacle fizzled on Saturday, could we get one more shot at seeing it?
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‘High' pollen counts reported in northern Illinois – but only in certain spots
It’s allegery season – that time of year when itchy and watery eyes, congestion and sneezing are especially cumbersome.
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Illinois to launch new REAL ID awareness campaign Tuesday with deadline 1 year away
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will launch a new campaign encouraging residents to obtain a REAL ID on Tuesday, which will mark one year until the enforcement deadline. Called “Get Real Illinois,” the campaign will raise awareness about the upcoming deadline and encourage residents to apply early, so they can avoid problems at airports and DMV facilities, according to…
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Suburban bakery revives its ‘cicada cakes' as double-brood invasion nears
In anticipation of the biggest cicada invasion in centuries, Bent Fork Bakery in Highwood is bringing back its “Cicada Cakes.”
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With frost possible this weekend across the Chicago area, here's how to best protect your plants
Warm springtime conditions have given way to much cooler temperatures across the Chicago area, but the chillest weather has yet to arrive.
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Huge sinkhole leads to closure of State Route 185 in central Illinois
Unsafe road conditions caused by a massive sinkhole prompted the Illinois Department of Transportation on Monday to shut down a portion of Illinois Route 185 in the central portion of the state.
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Chicago Park District summer program registration starts Monday. Here's how to sign up
Chicago parents planning to get their kids enrolled in summer activities will want to put a few important dates on the calendar.