All Stories from May 15, 2026 (Change date)
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Lake Forest Fire Department rescues pets from structure fireMay 15, 2026 8:46 pm - Lake Forest firefighters saved two dogs and one cat from a residential structure fire this afternoon; no firefighter or civilian injuries were reported.
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Baseball fans unite to fight hunger in Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Step Up to the Plate ChallengeMay 15, 2026 8:08 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank launches "Step Up to the Plate Challenge," a fundraising competition between Northside and Southside baseball fans running through May 17 during the Crosstown Classic series. Each dollar donated provides $8 worth of groceries for local families facing hunger across 13 counties.
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Cubs-Sox notes: Boyd tells the story of knee injury, early rehabMay 15, 2026 8:02 pm - Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd was back with the team Friday for the first time since getting his left knee scoped on May 7, and gave an update on his rehab.
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Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast FridayMay 15, 2026 7:44 pm - Felix Rosenqvist took advantage of the friendly, late afternoon weather conditions to reach the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday.
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The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything but the Kentucky Derby winnerMay 15, 2026 7:15 pm - Except for the Kentucky Derby winner going for the Triple Crown, the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes has a little bit of everything.
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Chicago Dogs bring Cliburn twins back together for 2026 seasonMay 15, 2026 6:39 pm - Eighteen years after twins Stan and Stu Cliburn were separated on the baseball field, they are reuniting for the Chicago Dogs of the American Association.
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Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring DemocratsMay 15, 2026 5:45 pm - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the clos...
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Elgin and Palatine police host Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser for Special OlympicsMay 15, 2026 5:34 pm - Elgin and Palatine police participated on Friday in the Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser for Special Olympics.
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‘People don’t want to pay for parking in the suburbs’: Rosemont mayor blasts mall’s new policyMay 15, 2026 5:15 pm - Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens opposes a new paid parking policy at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall, fearing a decline in business and reduced sales tax revenues.
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Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources sayMay 15, 2026 4:59 pm - WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by canceling deployments to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking forces already stationed ther...