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Oak Lawn high schooler becomes first female in her troop to earn rank of Eagle Scout
A suburban high school senior is marking a huge milestone in her scouting journey.
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Elgin officials to remove tent encampment, transition residents to housing after recent fires, safety concerns
Recent fires and safety concerns at a tent encampment in suburban Elgin have prompted city leaders to begin the process of removing the encampment and relocating residents to housing.
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‘Kill him:' Man shares story of West Town robbery that nearly ended in tragedy
A Chicago man says an armed robbery could have ended in tragedy after one of the assailants ordered an accomplice to “kill him” during the harrowing encounter.
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Victim shares frightening ordeal after being held at gunpoint in Ukrainian Village
A resident on Chicago’s Near West Side shared a terrifying ordeal after being held at gunpoint while walking his two dogs in his own neighborhood.
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Local organization launches fundraiser to help restaurant workers impacted by Los Angeles-area wildfires
Chicagoans are banding together to help people impacted by the massive fires in Los Angeles County.
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Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's family impacted by Los Angeles-area wildfires
At least seven people have died in the massive fires burning in the Los Angeles area, authorities said.
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2025 Chicago Boat Show kicks off season at new location in Rosemont
The Chicago area’s largest and longest running boat show kicked off Wednesday at its new location at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in suburban Rosemont.
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Sons of drug lord ‘El Chapo' negotiating plea deal with federal prosecutors
The sons of convicted drug lord “El Chapo” could be one step closer to reaching a plea deal with the federal government.
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Bally's Chicago hosts job fair in search for table dealers
As the gaming industry continues to expand in Illinois, Bally’s Chicago Casino is looking to add to its workforce at its temporary downtown location, specifically looking for more table dealers.
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‘He was just trying to make the roads safer for everyone': Visitation held for fallen Illinois State Trooper
Members of the community got a chance to say their final goodbyes Thursday to Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, who was fatally struck by a vehicle while on-duty on Dec. 23.