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Car-tastic: The Chicago Auto Show is back with 2,000 tires to kickFeb 01, 2026 8:45 pm - New attractions include Chi-Town Alley showcasing local car culture and an indoor test track for gas-powered autos.
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Embrace nature’s snowy season with Illinois Extension ‘Four Seasons’ winter webinarsJan 29, 2026 2:02 pm - The "Four Seasons Gardening" webinar series offers nature-inspired activities and gardening tips for the winter season.
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‘Wily and Wild Animal Invaders’ webinar explores environmental impact of invasive wildlifeJan 29, 2026 1:31 pm - The University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free webinar, "Wild and Wily Animal Invaders," on March 19 to explore the history of non-native wildlife species in Illinois and efforts to protect local ecosystems and economy.
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Chicago man detained, charged with fleeing police and burglarizing Hinsdale boutiqueJan 28, 2026 7:38 pm - A judge has granted the State’s motion to detain a Chicago man ahead of his trial. 33-year-old Monroe Shivers is facing four felony charges, accused of fleeing police aft...
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Man sentenced to 20 years in Naperville home invasionJan 27, 2026 3:52 pm - A Chicago man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 2022 home invasion in Naperville.
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High court rejects challenge to wind-generated transmission line, but funding challenges remainJan 25, 2026 9:04 am - Developers of a proposed massive transmission line that would bring wind-generated electricity from western Kansas to Illinois and other Midwest states cleared a legal hurdle Friday when the Illinois Supreme Court rejected a challenge to their state permit.
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Where business banking meets employee benefitsJan 24, 2026 12:05 pm - Today’s businesses need more from their banking partner — a relationship built on understanding, collaboration, and added value.
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Mullan named Bank of America regional executiveJan 24, 2026 11:58 am - Barry Mullan of Mount Prospect has been promoted to Bank of America Consumer Bank Region executive for Chicago and Michigan, overseeing more than 200 financial centers across both markets. Cohen & Co, a nationally ranked accounting firm, is nearly doubling its office space in downtown Chicago to accommodate continued growth.
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Ten cold-weather safety tips to help keep you and your family safeJan 22, 2026 9:54 pm - Winter weather can be dangerous, bringing an increased threat of frostbite and hypothermia. The American Red Cross offers 10 steps people can follow to help them stay safe. And don’t forget your pets.
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Illinois to withhold nearly $500M in spending, citing federal uncertaintyJan 22, 2026 8:32 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker’s office plans to hold back nearly $500 million in spending for the current fiscal year as the state faces uncertainty over the economy and federal funding.