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Viral video shows Michigan man with suspended license driving during court Zoom call

Viral video shows Michigan man with suspended license driving during court Zoom call

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Thornton Township residents demand transparency amid budget controversy

Thornton Township residents demand transparency amid budget controversy

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Tips on how to protect your air conditioning unit during the cicada emergence

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Money Report

Hiring stays strong for low earners, Vanguard finds

Hiring stays strong for low earners, Vanguard finds

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Salesforce shares tumble 19%, on pace for worst day since 2004

Salesforce shares tumble 19%, on pace for worst day since 2004

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37% of Americans paid a late fee in the last 12 months, report finds

37% of Americans paid a late fee in the last 12 months, report finds

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Police killed alligator after a woman's remains were found inside its mouth in Texas

Police killed alligator after a woman's remains were found inside its mouth in Texas

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Michigan man with suspended license logs into Zoom court hearing while driving

Michigan man with suspended license logs into Zoom court hearing while driving

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Disneyland performers' vote to unionize is certified by federal labor officials

Disneyland performers' vote to unionize is certified by federal labor officials

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Health & Wellness

Physicals a critical component to a healthy and fun summer camp season

Physicals a critical component to a healthy and fun summer camp season

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As gel manicures prompt UV light concerns, here's how you can protect yourself

As gel manicures prompt UV light concerns, here's how you can protect yourself

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Perinatal mental health disorders impact hundreds of thousands each year, experts warn

Perinatal mental health disorders impact hundreds of thousands each year, experts warn

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Chicago Real Estate

$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

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‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

Feb 16

‘Florida Tropical House': Pink Indiana home built for World's Fair listed for $2.5M

‘Florida Tropical House': Pink Indiana home built for World's Fair listed for $2.5M

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Changing Climate

Heat waves getting hotter, longer, and more frequent because of climate change

Heat waves getting hotter, longer, and more frequent because of climate change

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NOAA predicts most hurricanes ever in first Atlantic hurricane season outlook

NOAA predicts most hurricanes ever in first Atlantic hurricane season outlook

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World's oceans have gone ‘crazy haywire,' officials warn, with majority of coral reefs in peril

World's oceans have gone ‘crazy haywire,' officials warn, with majority of coral reefs in peril

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Illinois Transit

Metra asks for riders to take survey to help determine future of agency

Metra asks for riders to take survey to help determine future of agency

May 28

Majority of Chicago City Council now calls for ouster of CTA President Dorval Carter Jr.

Majority of Chicago City Council now calls for ouster of CTA President Dorval Carter Jr.

May 22

Amtrak's Borealis service connects Chicago, Twin Cities with daily service

Amtrak's Borealis service connects Chicago, Twin Cities with daily service

May 21