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Moderate drought conditions exist for much of northern Illinois
Jul 02, 2025 9:55 am - At least 14 counties across northern Illinois are experiencing moderate drought conditions in all or portions of the county as of July 1.
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Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion
Jul 02, 2025 8:52 am - An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans, a sum that could be potentially managed through price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes or lower profit margins.
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJul 02, 2025 8:51 am - Lake County health officials said a batch of mosquitoes sampled June 24 at a Southlake Mosquito Abatement District trap in Highland Park tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Driver ticketed after truck hauling garbage tips over in Des PlainesJul 02, 2025 8:49 am - A section of Golf Road in Des Plaines was shut down Wednesday after a semitrailer truck hauling garbage tipped over.
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Leading lady Brittney Mack delivers soul-stirring performance in Goodman Theatre’s ‘The Color Purple’Jul 02, 2025 8:39 am - Brittney Mack’s stellar performance as Celie is one of many reasons to see Goodman Theatre’s triumphant revival of “The Color Purple.”
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Drivers avoid serious injuries in rollover crash in GurneeJul 01, 2025 9:29 pm - A traffic crash about 7:35 a.m. Tuesday at Washington Street and Route 21 in Gurnee resulted in a rollover but no serious injuries.
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20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials
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Senate GOP removes tax on solar and wind energy but dismantles climate law passed by Democrats
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‘Great news for everybody’: New runway plan at Waukegan airport minimizes need for forest preserve landJul 01, 2025 7:31 pm - A proposed runway safety improvement project at Waukegan National Airport will be 1,000 feet shorter than originally envisioned and require a sliver rather than 52 acres of forest preserve property.
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Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept deal