Marni Pyke
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Independent governor hopeful Corbett’s place on ballot affirmed after Bailey campaign pulls objectionJun 24, 2026 7:20 pm - A challenge to independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett’s petitions was withdrawn Wednesday by Republican nominee Darren Bailey’s campaign.
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Four years after Roe’s reversal, Illinois still a destination for women seeking abortion careJun 23, 2026 7:53 pm - Planned Parenthood of Illinois said Tuesday, the agency has experienced a 48% increase in abortion care patients since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 24, 2022.
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Relief for older drivers arrives July 1 as state raises age mandate for road testsJun 21, 2026 8:45 pm - In just days, thousands of Illinois seniors will get a reprieve from an unpopular road exam mandate.
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Man accused of brandishing a weapon in Villa ParkJun 20, 2026 4:54 pm - A man faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges after a confrontation in a Villa Park neighborhood Friday afternoon, authorities said.
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‘Not a record we want to break’: Illinois on track for most twisters ever in 2026Jun 20, 2026 12:00 pm - Feel like you’ve spent more time this year worrying about tornadoes than ever before? It’s not your imagination, meteorologists say, as Illinois heads into a record year.
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Toll hike coming? Board OKs hearings on potential 45-cent increaseJun 18, 2026 10:25 am - Illinois tollway directors approved holding statewide public hearings on a 45-cent rate hike impacting passenger vehicles, and unveiled a new $26.5 billion capital plan Thursday.
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Tollway rate hikes coming? Agency could start process to raise ratesJun 17, 2026 6:42 pm - Illinois tollway directors are expected to vote Thursday on whether to proceed with hearings allowing the public to comment on a potential rate hike.
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Hitting the brakes: Why new law puts restrictions on e-bikes, e-scooters for younger ridersJun 14, 2026 8:45 pm - Experts report a surge in injuries and deaths as e-bike popularity grows. One high-risk group is boys aged 10 to 13.
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Facing forward: Facial biometric screening debuts at O’Hare as air travel surge loomsJun 10, 2026 6:52 pm - With a blockbuster summer expected, the Chicago Department of Aviation has partnered with a private company to offer concierge service for paying passengers and new ways to breeze through O’Hare International Airport.
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Former federal prosecutors lambaste U.S. attorney, warn of political interferenceJun 09, 2026 6:56 pm - Over 100 former top federal prosecutors warned of leadership failures and political interference seeping into the prestigious Chicago-based U.S. attorney’s office under its latest chief