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Bulls, Blackhawks owners get the OK from City Council to transform area around United CenterFeb 19, 2025 6:54 pm - The owners of the NBA's Bulls and NHL's Blackhawks got the go-ahead to transform the area surrounding the United Center on Wednesday when the Chicago City Council approved a $7 billion plan to replace the parking lots with green space, mixed-income housing, a music hall and more.
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Nonprofit to distribute iCARE kits for Illinois schoolsFeb 18, 2025 3:42 pm - This March, in conjunction with National Social Work Month, iCARE4 Adoptive And Foster Families will distribute iCARE Schools Connection Kits to public schools across Illinois.
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Chicago’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day Celebration returns to the Irish American Heritage CenterFeb 18, 2025 2:35 pm - Get ready for everyone’s favorite green celebration to return with the Irish American Heritage Center’s St. Patrick’s Day Fest on Saturday, March 15, and their St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Monday, March 17.
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Chicago area federal workers on edge as Trump guts agencies: ‘It’s devastating’Feb 16, 2025 8:07 pm - Chicago area federal workers face stressful employment limbo amid Trump administration buyouts, layoffs, and back-to-office orders, spurring some to exit while others feel "hunted and targeted.
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Illinois had record $2 billion in legal marijuana sales in 2024Feb 10, 2025 6:49 pm - More than $2 billion worth of legalized adult-use and medical marijuana sales were made in Illinois last year, according to recently released state figures.
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Lifetime insurance for injured public safety workers under scrutiny again after change in lawFeb 08, 2025 12:15 pm - Hundreds of injured Illinois police and firefighters receive taxpayer-funded health insurance under a state law, with the number growing as courts expand eligibility, costing towns millions.
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EVs, hybrids give spark to Chicago Auto ShowFeb 06, 2025 8:22 pm - What’s hot at the auto show this year as industry deals with high prices, politics.
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Photo Gallery: Sneak peek at 2025 Chicago Auto Show which opens Saturday, Feb. 8 at McCormick PlaceFeb 06, 2025 3:08 pm -
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Two charged with stealing a car, fleeing police in Oak BrookFeb 03, 2025 8:42 pm - Two men are in custody after Oak Brook police say they stole a car and fled on foot after being pulled over early Friday morning.
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How our state stacks up: New report shows how Illinois compares to others on taxes, spending, other metricsFeb 01, 2025 1:00 pm - A new report from the state legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shows how Illinois stacks up against the other 49 states in terms of taxes, spending, employment and other key financial metrics.