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Weather Service: Storms sparked at least 6 tornadoes in IllinoisJan 04, 2023 12:00 am - Severe weather that swept Illinois on Tuesday produced at least six tornadoes, the largest number of rare January tornadoes recorded in the state since 1989, the Nationa...
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Nicor takes first step toward rate hike that could add $9 a month to average billJan 04, 2023 12:00 am - Nicor Gas took the first step toward a $321 million rate hike Tuesday, filing for an increase from state regulators that, on average, would cost residential customers ju...
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'Unprecedented opportunity': Chicago, suburbs team up for 7-county economic partnershipJan 04, 2023 12:00 am - Leaders from throughout the seven-county Chicago area gathered Wednesday to announce the creation of a Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership through which they pledge...
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The numbers don't lie: Bears' defense hit rock bottom in loss to LionsJan 03, 2023 12:00 am - Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Lions was rock bottom for Matt Eberflus and the Bears. The defensive-minded head coach's defense just gave up more than 500 yards of offense. ...
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How racism, reform and grace shaped Jesse White's long careerJan 02, 2023 4:30 am - He's fought racism and corruption, inspired thousands of young people and managed an office serving 8.7 million drivers. Now, after over two decades on the job, Illinois...
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Police: 9-year-old boy fatally shot inside his Chicago homeJan 02, 2023 12:00 am - A nine-year-old boy has been fatally shot inside his home on Chicago's South Side, police said. The boy died at Comer Children's Hospital after being shot multiple times...
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Higher fuel tax, minimum wage hike among new Illinois laws starting todayJan 01, 2023 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Several new laws took effect in Illinois when the calendar turned over to 2023. For most people who work a minimum-wage job, the new year will bring a pay ...
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State Supreme Court halts abolition of cash bailDec 31, 2022 12:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court halted the abolition of the cash bail system in the state on Saturday, just a day before that landmark criminal justice reform was poised to t...
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How to properly dispose of old smoke detectorsDec 31, 2022 12:00 am - At the start of 2023, Illinois' updated Smoke Detector Act will officially go into effect, requiring residents to replace their old smoke alarms with detectors that have...
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Lincoln Park Zoo giraffe dies at 24Dec 30, 2022 12:00 am - For the full story, visit chicago.suntimes.com. ...