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Southern California chemical tank may have a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosionMay 24, 2026 3:36 pm - A damaged chemical tank in Southern California may have cracked — potentially lowering the risk of a cataclysmic explosion — though an evacuation order remains in effect ...
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Bell(e) of the ball(game): 88-year-old Cubs fan marks end of cancer journey at WrigleyMay 24, 2026 1:55 pm - Cary resident Patricia Finucane always celebrates a Cubs victory by flying the W flag. But even though the Cubs did not win Saturday’s game against the Astros, Finucane, 88, celebrated a victory at Wrigley Field.Finucane rang the bell at the ballgame, marking the end of her cancer treatment journey, to the cheers of thousands of the Wrigley faithful.
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Rolling Meadows High School student charged in connection with knife threatMay 24, 2026 12:51 pm - An 18-year-old Rolling Meadows High School student faces two felony charges after allegedly threatening to harm others with a knife, authorities said.
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Volo Museum receives mysterious ‘Knight Rider’ speeding ticket in New York – for car on display at museumMay 24, 2026 11:13 am - Volo Museum staff members are scratching their heads over how the iconic car from the hit 1980s TV show “Knight Rider,” on display in their museum, was caught on camera speeding in New York City.
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St. Charles woman conquers breast cancer, now fights brain cancerMay 24, 2026 10:39 am - Michelle Wilcox of St. Charles had beaten breast cancer, but was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in January of last year. While people diagnosed with it even just a few years ago were given only weeks to live, new treatments are helping Michelle live life with few side effects.
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Kitchen fire damages Naperville apartment unitMay 24, 2026 9:26 am - Fire officials are estimating $125,000 in damage from a fire in a Naperville apartment building Saturday evening.
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References to God didn’t come from foundersMay 24, 2026 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that the founders included references to God in original documents, the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship was faked and more.
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Photo Gallery: Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South graduationsMay 23, 2026 8:49 pm -
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Photo Gallery: Glenbard D87 celebrates its East, South and North seniorsMay 23, 2026 8:31 pm -
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Secret Service shoots person near White House; bystander also shot, law enforcement official saysMay 23, 2026 7:02 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. The U.S. Secret Service...