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Search for Millennium Park Christmas tree beginsSep 21, 2022 11:00 pm - Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are looking for the perfect tree to grace Millennium Park and serve as the city...
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Indiana utility seeking 16.5 percent electric rate increaseSep 21, 2022 7:00 am - MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (AP) - The utility that provides electricity for much of northern Indiana is seeking a 16.5% rate increase, saying the rate hike would help it moderni...
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Best Suburbs to Live In Near a Large City '“ 2022 StudySep 21, 2022 7:00 am - Large cities can be a great option for anyone looking for a walkable, fast-paced environment with easy access to shops and restaurants. However, the hustle and bustle of...
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Lottery officials say two people claimed a $1.337B Mega Millions jackpot after ticket was sold near Chicago in JulySep 21, 2022 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Lottery officials say two people claimed a $1.337B Mega Millions jackpot after ticket was sold near Chicago in July. ...
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Chicago to pay $15M over woman's death in police chase crashSep 21, 2022 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago City Council approved a settlement on Wednesday that will pay $15 million to the family of a woman who was killed when a police cruiser ran a ...
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Sound check: Soulful Joan Osborne; plus Allister's return; Keith Urban; Shinedown at WIIL Rock FestSep 21, 2022 6:00 am - Folk-rock with Dan Tedesco St. Charles native Dan Tedesco brings folk-rock to Arlington Heights as the now-Iowa-resident plays a homecoming show at Hey Nonny this weeken...
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Panel of education, legal experts recommends against police ticketing of students at schoolSep 21, 2022 5:00 am - A panel of education and legal experts spoke Tuesday on how and why Illinois school districts should amend practices of referring minor cases of student discipline to th...
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Happ's sacrifice fly caps 3-run rally, Cubs beat Marlins 4-3Sep 21, 2022 1:00 am - MIAMI - Ian Happ hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Cubs rallied to beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Wednesday night. Patrick Wisdom hit his 23rd ho...
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Des Plaines woman accused of shoving 3-year-old nephew into Lake MichiganSep 21, 2022 1:00 am - A Des Plaines woman has been accused of shoving her 3-year-old nephew into Lake Michigan and doing nothing to save the boy, who was rescued by firefighters but is not ex...
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Candidates for state treasurer share their plans for the officeSep 21, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - In Illinois, the role of state treasurer is that of chief investment officer. Treasurer Michael Frerichs has held that position for two full terms, winning...