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1 worker dies in an explosion at an Illinois ammunition factoryJun 23, 2023 1:00 am - EAST ALTON, Ill. - An explosion at an Illinois ammunition factory killed one employee, authorities said. "We were driving through there and heard a big boom, pushed the ...
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United Airlines tweaking app to give customers rebooking options and vouchers during delaysJun 22, 2023 1:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - United Airlines says when flights are delayed or canceled it will use its app to send customers options for rebooking and, in some cases, vouchers for mea...
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'I'm lucky to be alive': White Sox fan describes harrowing hit-and-run at Guaranteed Rate FieldJun 22, 2023 1:00 am - Just like he does 20-25 times a season, Chuck Janczy headed down Tuesday night to Guaranteed Rate Field to catch a White Sox game. The 64-year-old Evanston resident reme...
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Sound check: Charlie Puth, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Counting Crows and Garbage come to townJun 21, 2023 6:00 am - Puth in the park Following up last fall's intimate “One Night Only” shows, Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum pop hitmaker Charlie Puth brings last year's release - “CHA...
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Best Bets: Stevie Nicks, Pride celebrations, Aly & AJ and moreJun 21, 2023 6:00 am - Sweet! Strawberries and strawberry jams, smoothies, popcorn, fudge, sundaes, pastries and more will be for sale during Long Grove's annual Strawberry Fest at 145 Old McH...
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'He's going to be a force in this league': Bears rookie Dexter is turning heads in practiceJun 20, 2023 1:00 am - Sacks are not particularly meaningful during spring football practices, but it was still notable last week when Bears rookie Gervon Dexter and veteran defensive end Terr...
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What Illinois' new ban on book bans really means for librariesJun 20, 2023 1:00 am - Illinois last week became the first state in the country to make it more difficult for public and school libraries to ban books. Gov. J.B. Pritzker last Monday signed a ...
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By investing in workforce, Illinois is delivering higher profits for businessesJun 18, 2023 1:00 am - Productive workers and competitive businesses continue to make Illinois the economic engine of the Midwest. Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that...
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Weekend in Chicago shootings: Five wounded outside Lincoln Park, four killed elsewhereJun 18, 2023 1:00 am - Among the shootings in Chicago over the weekend was one early Saturday just outside Lincoln Park in which five people were wounded, including a 17-year-old girl. Four we...
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In rare 3-3 decision, Iowa Supreme Court declines to reinstate law largely banning abortionJun 16, 2023 1:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Abortion will remain legal in Iowa after the state's high court declined Friday to reinstate a law that would have largely banned the procedure, ...