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‘Not Goodbye': Suburban Bakery Targeted After Planning Drag Show Closes Doors ‘Forever'
A suburban Chicago bakery that was targeted after announcing plans to host a family-friendly drag brunch has officially closed its doors “forever,” despite earlier plans to remain open.
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Watch: Man Steals Backhoe for 10-Mile Drive to Illinois Airport to Catch Flight
Footage captured the man walking across the street from the lot to the airport lobby, carrying a guitar case, the sheriff’s office said.
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Man Accused of Stealing Backhoe for 10-Mile Drive to Illinois Airport to Catch Flight
Footage captured the man walking across the street from the lot to the airport lobby, carrying a guitar case, the sheriff’s office said.
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Social Security Administration Releases Illinois' Most Popular Baby Boy, Girl Names For 2022
Illinois welcomed a lot more people named Noah in 2022. Nearly 700 more, in fact.
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Mom Accused of Abducting South Elgin Girl Returns to Illinois to Face Charges After Child Found
The mother accused of abducting a South Elgin girl nearly six years ago has returned to Illinois to face charges after her daughter was found alive in North Carolina over the weekend.
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Mother of Recently Found South Elgin Girl Missing For 6 Years Released on Bail
The mother of an Illinois girl abducted nearly six years ago who was located this weekend was released on bail in North Carolina earlier this week, according to court documents.
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She Offered an LGBTQ-Themed Book to Her Middle Schoolers. Parents Filed a Police Report
Illinois middle school teacher Sarah Bonner has offered her students a diverse collection of books for 20 years. But her book choice this year backfired.
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Missing South Elgin Girl Who Was Featured in Netflix Series Found in North Carolina, Police Say
A South Elgin girl abducted nearly six years ago was found on Saturday in Asheville, North Carolina, when someone recognized her mother from a media report and called police, according to law enforcement. Lisa Chavarria reports.
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Missing South Elgin Girl Who Was Featured in Netflix Series Found in North Carolina, Police Say
An Illinois girl abducted nearly six years ago was found on Saturday in Asheville, North Carolina, when someone recognized her mother from a media report and called police, according to law enforcement.
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Man Killed, Illinois State Trooper Injured in Highway Shootout
A man was killed, and an Illinois state trooper was injured after an exchange of gunfire early Tuesday morning on Interstate 64 in Jefferson County.
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Dust Storm Warning Triggers Highway Closures Downstate Day After Deadly Pileup
Just one day after a rare central Illinois dust storm led to a 72-car pileup that killed six people, highway closures have been announced Tuesday as a dust storm warning was issued in parts of the state, NBC 5’s Evrod Cassimy reports.
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How Often Do Dust Storms Happen in Illinois?
After a massive dust storm in central Illinois led to a 72-car pileup that left six people dead on I-55, many are wondering how often the weather phenomenon occurs in the state.
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Upcoming Illinois Unclaimed Property Auction Includes Fine Silver, Jewelry and More
Gold brooches, silver serving sets, Jefferson nickels, $2 bills and more: it’s all up for grabs at the upcoming “Unclaimed Property Auction” hosted by the Illinois State Treasurer.
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1 Dead, 1 Injured in Explosion and Fire at Illinois Petroleum Plant
Emergency crews responded to the scene, leading to road closures in the area.
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Midwest and South Brace for Second Wave of Tornadoes After Deadly Weekend Storms
The National Weather Service on Tuesday evening began issuing tornado warnings in Iowa and Illinois and said a confirmed twister was spotted southwest of Chicago near Bryant, Illinois.
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Police in Central Illinois Shoot Suspect Who Charged Them With Knife
Police in central Illinois shot a man suspected of stabbing a woman early Thursday, authorities said.
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This Was Just Named ‘The Coolest Thing in Illinois'
The “Coolest Thing in Illinois” has been announced — and it’s truly out of this world.
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The Votes Are in, This Is The ‘Coolest' Product Made in Illinois
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association launched a “Makers Madness” contest to find the coolest thing in Illinois and this is the winning structure.
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Here's the Best Pie in Illinois, According to a Yelp List, And it's Anything But Traditional
A list released by the review website Yelp ranked the top pies in each state, and in Illinois, a masterful creation from a Chicago bakery took the crown.
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Former ‘Family Feud' Contestant Pleads Not Guilty in Estranged Wife's Killing
The body of Rebecca Bliefnick was found by a family member inside her home after she failed to pick up her children from school.