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Texas begins flying migrants from southern border to Chicago. The 1st plane carried over 120 peopleDec 21, 2023 8:03 am - AUSTIN, Texas — Texas sent a plane with more than 120 migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to Chicago in an escalation of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's busing operation t...
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These personalized license plate requests made the ‘naughty list’Dec 20, 2023 8:26 pm - ‘IOWASUX’ and others were too hot to handle
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Things to do Dec. 22-28: Christmas concerts, shows, celebrations and moreDec 19, 2023 6:03 pm - If you haven’t had time to take advantage of all the holiday events happening across the suburbs, now is your chance to catch a seasonal concert, light show, “Christmas C...
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Catholic group for LGBTQ people praises news about same-sex marriage blessingsDec 19, 2023 1:07 pm - Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich also welcomes it, saying it will help more people ‘feel the closeness and compassion of God.’
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Chicago plans a $200 million remodel of O’Hare’s Terminal 3. Here’s what you can expectDec 19, 2023 7:19 am - A major remodel at O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 3 will kick off soon, Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee said. The $200 million interior re...
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State regulators once again flex muscle in rejecting utilities’ grid plans, lessening rate hikesDec 15, 2023 9:06 am - Decisions continue shift at Illinois Commerce Commission toward tighter regulation of utilities CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday curtailed proposed ...
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U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progressDec 14, 2023 7:11 pm - Pritzker says he still believes law is constitutional SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Supreme Court issued two orders this week turning down requests to block enforcement of Illin...
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Illinois NAACP president pushed to resign for alleged comments calling migrants ‘savages,’ rapists, burglarsDec 14, 2023 5:49 pm - The president of the Illinois NAACP allegedly referred to migrants as “savages,” rapists and burglars during a recent conference call, prompting calls for her to resign a...
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Less salmon, more glass in Google’s Thompson Center redoDec 14, 2023 5:15 am - Google shows drawings, plans to retain iconic atrium
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Rosemont to crack down on Texas bus companies bringing migrants to townDec 13, 2023 12:42 pm - Rosemont could cite and fine bus companies from Texas, impound their vehicles, and arrest drivers for dropping off migrants in town, under an ordinance approved Monday. T...