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Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return
Jan 11, 2025 3:21 pm - LOS ANGELES — Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward the world famous J. Paul...
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‘Relationships matter’: How Brad Schneider and his New Democrat Coalition could make a difference in CongressJan 11, 2025 1:00 pm - With Republicans controlling Congress and the White House, U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park sees an opportunity for bipartisanship through the moderate Democratic coalition he leads.
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Arlington Heights woman’s passion for fun — without alcohol — helps others socialize soberJan 11, 2025 12:45 pm - Carrie May gave up drinking alcohol in 2016, but she didn’t want to give up her passion for social activities. So, the Arlington Heights resident founded Chicago AF, a now-thriving organization that offers social events and excursions for fellow nondrinkers.
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Addison man could face 60 years after trafficking charges, drug stash concealed at storage siteJan 11, 2025 12:02 pm - An Addison man faces charges for running a massive drug trafficking operation out of a DuPage County storage facility.
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I drove all 2,448 miles of Route 66. What I wish I had known before starting
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Jan 11, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois bill to regulate intoxicating hemp products stalls due to opposition from industry lobbyists and disagreements within Democratic caucus.
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Budget shortfall hangs over new General AssemblyJan 11, 2025 4:00 am - New Illinois legislature sworn in amidst bitter partisan divide. Can unity prevail with looming budget crisis?
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Jan 11, 2025 4:00 am - A review of the events of the past week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
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Jan 11, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois is struggling to meet renewable energy goals and facing budget shortfalls. New legislation transfers financial risk to utilities and ratepayers to guarantee funding for approved renewable projects.
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No talking allowed: High schoolers get creative at Silent Film FestivalJan 10, 2025 10:50 pm - On Jan. 22, students from 11 Chicago area high schools will be showing their original motion pictures at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove. The competition challenges the young filmmakers to tell their stories in visual terms without the aid of voices or sound effects.