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Though tens of thousands of runners have long been preparing for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, those planning to travel from Florida are facing a major threat from Hurricane Milton.

Thousands of runners will cross the finish line at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon this year, but there will be a noticeable absence as they race on the world record course — the runner who set that record last year, just months before his death.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit alongside 13 other states against TikTok Tuesday, alleging the social media platform of using harmful business practices that target children, teens and negatively impact their mental health.

A nationwide recall of eggs due to Salmonella contamination that began in August has now been classified as a “health hazard situation” by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with officials warning of “serious, adverse health consequences.”

For the first time, Illinois has a state mushroom, thanks in large part to a group of students from Chicago’s western suburbs.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will bring thousands of runners to major Chicago roadways this weekend, but with that comes a number of street closures.

Members of the Chicago City Council and community leaders are calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson to reactivate the city’s ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.

An Illinois children’s hospital has been named among the top-rated hospitals in the Midwest in a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.

As Hurricane Milton continues to to churn towards Florida, remaining a ferocious storm that could have damaging and life-threatening impacts, many are wondering just how high hurricane categories go.

Former United States men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter will be the new sideline boss for Chicago Fire FC and will also serve as the club’s director of football.

Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the Florida coastline, Milton strengthened into a major hurricane that is headed toward the state, and near the same Big Bend area that just got hit.

According to the National Hurricane Center’s Live Hurricane Tracker, Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall on Florida’s west coast late Wednesday.

Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the Florida coastline, Milton strengthened into a major hurricane that is headed toward the state, and near the same Big Bend area that just got hit.