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Six Chicago men indicted in commercial burglariesJun 27, 2025 7:32 pm - Six men from the Chicago area have been indicted on 98 charges related to a string of commercial burglaries across Cook and Lake counties, officials announced Friday. Acc...
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Chicago students graduate from Fermilab’s inaugural quantum computing programJun 25, 2025 11:58 pm - Fermilab hosted its first quantum science education outreach program for Chicago high school students. The classes were taught by quantum scientists and subject matter experts to inspire the next generation of quantum researchers.
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Skokie attorney joins race for Schakowsky’s congressional seatJun 25, 2025 6:42 pm - A Skokie civil rights attorney is the latest candidate to announce a 2026 campaign for the congressional seat now held by veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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History walks and porch talks return this summer to state historic sites in SpringfieldJun 24, 2025 12:41 pm - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources presents free outdoor summer events in Springfield combining history and healthy activity. Walking tours and porch talks explore local Black history, architecture, the Underground Railroad, and women's rights.
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Inverness man gets 7-year prison sentence for COVID-19 testing fraudJun 18, 2025 7:23 pm - An Inverness man was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme.
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AMA Chicago names Palmer Marketing Award winnersJun 13, 2025 7:53 pm - Choose Chicago wins the 2025 Grand Champion Palmer Marketing Award from the American Marketing Association Chicago, honoring brilliant and effective marketing campaigns across industries.
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Chicago man charged with sexually abusing teen, Des Plaines police sayJun 13, 2025 5:44 pm - A Chicago man has been charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old, Des Plaines police announced Friday.
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Aging farm workforce raises concerns about future of U.S. food supplyJun 12, 2025 6:04 pm - The aging farm workforce and lack of new farmers entering agriculture is causing a leadership succession crisis, threatening food security. Investing in people and reducing regulations is key to securing the industry's future.
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How ComEd is planning to help customers who are struggling to pay electric billsJun 12, 2025 7:34 am - Financially struggling ComEd customers can get grants of up to $500 to pay their energy bills under a new program.
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Illinois ‘chicken bill’ aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their productsJun 10, 2025 12:44 pm - A bill that would lift long-standing restrictions on small poultry farmers in Illinois, reducing red tape and transforming the way local farmers process and sell their products, is heading to the governor.