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51 people shot in Chicago over holiday weekendMay 31, 2022 1:00 am - Chicago experienced its most violent Memorial Day weekend in five years - nine killed, 42 wounded - despite stepped up police patrols and a focus on neighborhood program...
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Starting Wednesday, it's OK to feed the birds againMay 31, 2022 1:00 am - Bird enthusiasts can resume using their backyard bird baths and feeders on Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said. The agency recommended suspendi...
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Longtime Bears tackle Akiem Hicks to sign with Tampa BayMay 31, 2022 1:00 am - After six seasons in Chicago, former Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hicks, 32, is expected to sign a one-year, $10 million ...
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Thursday debate will feature all 6 GOP governor hopefulsMay 31, 2022 1:00 am - All six Republican primary candidates for governor will appear together on stage for the first time Thursday in a high-stakes televised debate. The debate will be the fi...
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Study: State's broadband investment will help address 'digital divide,' 'pay for itself'May 31, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A $400 million investment in broadband internet infrastructure approved by Illinois lawmakers in 2019 could pay for itself by added tax revenues alone with...
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New law provides $700 million for nursing home staffingMay 31, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday that will pump an additional $700 million annually into Medicaid-funded nursing homes, provided they use that...
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'Walking Man,' a Chicago figure, might not survive attackMay 30, 2022 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - An attempted murder charge has been filed after an attack on the 'œWalking Man,'ť a 75-year-old homeless man who over years has become a recognized figure...
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How to end lines for licenses: Secretary of state candidates stress need for more efficiencyMay 30, 2022 5:30 am - Secretary of state candidates stress need for more efficiency
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Massive fire affects 20 villas, cabins at Grand Bear Resort near Starved RockMay 30, 2022 1:00 am - Utica fire officials Sunday night said firefighters were battling a massive blaze encompassing multiple buildings at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock. The Utica Fire De...
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Bears offensive scheme change under Getsy could be advantageous for TE KmetMay 30, 2022 1:00 am - There's two plays from last season that Bears tight end Cole Kmet can't stop thinking about. Both came in the end zone, one against San Francisco at Soldier Field and th...