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Chicago suburb ranks among Fortune's '50 Best Places to Live for Families'
Multiple Midwestern towns, including one in Illinois, just ranked among Fortune’s “50 Best Places to Live for Families” report for 2024.
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Chicago suburb ranks among Fortune's '50 Best Places to Live for Families'
Multiple Midwestern towns, including one in Illinois, just ranked among Fortune’s “50 Best Places to Live for Families” report for 2024.
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Illinois deputy charged in Sonya Massey's fatal shooting worked for 6 agencies in 4 years, records show
The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman killed inside her Sangamon county home, had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.
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Department of Justice launching investigation into fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching an investigation into the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey in Springfield earlier this month. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Is Illinois on a fault line? What to know about the 3.4 magnitude quake in Somonauk
No, that wasn’t just thunder from strong and severe storms overnight in Illinois — there was an earthquake, too.
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3.4 magnitude earthquake reported in DeKalb County: USGS
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake Monday morning struck Somonauk, Illinois, a small town in DeKalb County, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Suburban playground ‘closed indefinitely' after incident over Fourth of July weekend
A playground in the Chicago suburb of Streamwood is closed “indefinitely” an an incident over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, a Facebook post from the park district said.
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Suburban playground ‘closed indefinitely' after incident over Fourth of July weekend
A playground in the Chicago suburb of Streamwood is closed “indefinitely” an an incident over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, a Facebook post from the park district said.
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3 Chicago suburbs rank on report America's ‘Wealthiest Suburbs'
Three Chicago suburb were just ranked among the wealthiest suburbs in the country, with two of them nestled along the glitzy North Shore of Lake Michigan.
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Skeletal remains found near Illinois Beach State Park: Lake County Sheriff
Detectives with the Lake County Sheriff were investigating after skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near Sheridan and Wadsworth Roads in Beach Park, a release from the Sheriff’s office said.
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Illinois' unclaimed property auction begins with $2 bills, a Pickup truck and more
The Illinois State Treasure’s online auction of unclaimed property begins Monday, according to a press release from State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs’ office.
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Illinois' Free Fishing Days for 2024 begin Friday
Illinois’ Free fishing days for 2024 begin Friday, according to officials.
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Summer meal programs launch to help Chicago-area students
With many Chicago-area children heading toward summer vacation, a variety of groups are stepping up to help provide meals to those in need over the summer months. Kye Martin has the story.
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More than 1 million chickens dead after massive southern Illinois fire
A massive blaze at a farm in southern Illinois has left more than one million birds dead and the facility a total loss, officials said.
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Illinois teen drivers need an exclusive DMV appointment — and there's only 1 way to get it
Do you have an Illinois teenager set to take a driving test soon? You’ll need an appointment at the DMV, the Illinois Secretary of State says — and there’s only one way to get it.
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Interview: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on teen driving and REAL ID deadline
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias discusses several key initiatives in a recent interview, including teen driving, the Real ID May 2024 deadline, and modernizing DMV facilities.
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Christmas in summer? Santa's Village announces opening date, new ride for 2024 season
Christmas in summertime? At Santa’s Village, it is, and this year, the suburban amusement park is getting a wintery new ride.
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Protesters who block major roads could be charged with a felony under proposed Illinois bill
A west suburban lawmaker has proposed a change to Illinois law following Monday’s protest that caused major disruptions near O’Hare International Airport, snarling traffic and forcing some travelers to miss their flights. Days after the demonstration that prompted some travelers to exit their vehicles and lug their baggage to the terminal, State Rep. Dan Ugaste, a Republican from St....
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Mario Lopez filming Christmas movie in suburban Long Grove
Lopez, his wife Courtney and their son Nico have been spending the past few weeks in the historic suburb of Long Grove, Illinois while filming a Christmas movie titled “My Grown Up Christmas Wish.”
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Excitement builds for Mario Lopez Christmas movie in suburban Long Grove
It still looks like Christmas in Long Grove, and there’s a good reason for the (way-too-early) season, as Kate Chappell explains.