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As DC aims to cut weather forecasting, Illinois takes nation's tornado lead
As Illinois towns have been touched and toppled by a record number of tornadoes, federal officials are slashing funding for weather research.
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NBC 5 Investigates uncovers violent past of suburban man in Nolan Wells witness threats
The team has new answers in the case of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a trip with friends under unresolved circumstances.
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Suburban state lawmaker aims to require water industry reporting of cyberattacks
Illinois does not require any water system provider to report their computers have been attacked, whether by Iran or a basement hacker down the street.
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Is Illinois equipped to handle Iranian cyberattacks on water systems?
When it comes to a potential cyberattack on the drinking water supply in Illinois, is the state fighting with one hand tied behind its back?
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Iran's not-so-secret weapon that's capable of reaching the Chicago area
Cyberterrorism experts agree that Tehran is targeting city water systems by hacking into computers, already striking several communities in the Midwest.
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ICE and Border Patrol targeted citizens, young adults in Illinois operations: ACLU
A new national report alleges immigration agents committed widespread civil rights violations last year during operations in Illinois.
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Inside ICE jail: Detainee details concerns about drinking water, care
A woman being held in a Missouri ICE detention center detailed conditions inside and why members of Congress are concerned.
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NBC 5 Investigates: Data reveals Iran War is more lethal than you may think
The Iran War is now in its 20th week, and new records obtained by the NBC Chicago investigative team reveal how many Americans have died in the fighting.
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With the 5-week war in Iran now on the verge of 5 months, what's next?
Across Iran the roadblocks to peace are evident. Some are literal as 10 straight days of U.S. airstrikes have targeted bridges and public infrastructure. While other blockades have been built along the road to a negotiated peace. Bombarded bridges are the result of war crimes, according to Iranian officials. The White House promises more airstrikes, and as American attacks escalate,…
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Illinois creates legal pathway for immigrant children as deportations speed up
A new Illinois law designed to help vulnerable immigrant children who arrive in the U.S. alone took effect in June.
