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• Minnesota and Illinois Sue Trump Administration Over ICE Deployments

  12-01-2026 22:51 via nytimes.com
  The two Democratic-led states claimed in separate lawsuits that the immigration enforcement campaigns violated the Constitution.
  
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• Illinois Doctor Arrested for Ohio Murders of Ex-Wife Monique Tepe and Her Husband

  12-01-2026 22:29 via nytimes.com
  Monique and Spencer Tepe were fatally shot in their home in Columbus, Ohio, last month. Their two young children were found in the home, unharmed, the police said.
  
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• Illinois Doctor Charged With Murder in Shooting of Ex-Wife and Her Husband

  12-01-2026 22:16 via nytimes.com
  Monique and Spencer Tepe were fatally shot in their home in Columbus, Ohio, last month. Their two young children were found in the home, unharmed, the police said.
  
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• Deadly Minneapolis Encounter Is the 9th ICE Shooting Since September

  07-01-2026 23:38 via nytimes.com
  All those targeted in the shootings were fired on while in their vehicles.
  
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• My Long Weekend With 700 People Touched by Death

  07-01-2026 11:00 via nytimes.com
  Facing death is a core part of making meaning of one’s life. To struggle through this universal contemplation without a community can be brutal.
  
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• 2026 Travel Destinations: 52 Places to Go This Year

  06-01-2026 04:11 via nytimes.com
  Our list for the new year features an eclipse, a revolution and a tiger reserve. What’s on yours?
  
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• Dance Moves From the Street, City Edition

  05-01-2026 11:00 via nytimes.com
  Dancers from Detroit, Chicago and Philadelphia demonstrate the fundamentals of their styles, revealing deep historical roots.
  
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• McDonald's popular McRib sandwich contains no rib meat, class-action lawsuit alleges

  04-01-2026 19:55
  
  A federal class-action lawsuit accused McDonald's of marketing it's McRib as if it contains actual rib meat - when it does not.
  
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• Midwest couple found dead after dentist husband misses work, sparking concerns

  04-01-2026 18:20
  
  Authorities in Ohio are searching for video evidence that may lead to the identification of whoever killed a dentist and his wife while their children were home earlier this week. In a Facebook post, the Columbus Division of Police Homicide Unit asked anyone with videos or photographs of suspicious individuals or vehicles to submit them as part of the investigation...
  
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• Caleb Williams sets Bears' single-season passing record Sunday

  04-01-2026 17:46
  
  Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has broken a team record that's stood for decades, setting the new mark for single-season passing yards
  
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• Illinois State hopes to make history as they seek first FCS national title

  04-01-2026 13:28
  
   The Illinois State Redbirds already made history by becoming the first team to win four straight playoff games on the road to reach the Football Championship Subdivision title game.
  
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• Man killed, no suspect in custody after fatal South Shore shooting

  04-01-2026 13:12
  
  A 51-year-old man has died after he was shot multiple times Saturday, Chicago police said.
  
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• Multiple suburban businesses shut down after selling tobacco, THC to minors

  04-01-2026 12:14
  
  Officials in suburban Maywood say that seven convenience stores and markets have been temporarily closed due to “repeated, systemic” sales of tobacco to minors.
  
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• Maduro’s Capture Prompts Protests and Celebrations in U.S. Cities

  04-01-2026 05:46 via nytimes.com
  Opponents of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela called it illegal. Supporters celebrated the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, the country’s authoritarian president.
  
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• Amazon picks Chicago suburb for proposed 229,000 square-foot retail development

  03-01-2026 21:28
  
  Amazon selected a Chicago suburb for a new proposed retail development, the municipality's mayor announced Saturday.
  
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• Rare Blackhawk bourbon sold for over $70K thanks to a Ravenswood auction house

  03-01-2026 20:16
  
  A rare bottle of bourbon — with deep ties to the Chicago Blackhawks, the Wirtz family and historic distillers — sold last month for over $70,000.
  
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• When is the deadline for W-2 forms to be sent out by employers?

  03-01-2026 19:40
  
  With the start of tax season just a few weeks away, the deadline for employers to send out W-2 forms is quickly approaching.
  
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• Protest in Chicago after U.S. military operation in Venezuela, president captured

  03-01-2026 18:52
  
  Hundreds gathered in Chicago Saturday to protest after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in an overnight military operation.
  
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• When are the Bears playing? How to watch Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions

  03-01-2026 17:24
  
  The Chicago Bears will take on the Detroit Lions this Sunday at Soldier Field in their regular season finale.
  
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• Rollover crash involving 4 vehicles prompts lane closures, delays on NB I-55

  03-01-2026 16:20
  
  Two lanes were closed on northbound I-55 Saturday afternoon after a four-vehicle rollover crash near Bridgeport, authorities said.
  
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• Over 20 flights between Chicago and the Caribbean canceled after Venezuela strikes

  03-01-2026 15:30
  
  Hundreds of flights were canceled across the Caribbean, including more than 20 departing from or bound for Chicago, after U.S. strikes in Venezuela.
  
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• Who will run Venezuela? U.S. will, Trump says, and tap its oil reserves

  03-01-2026 15:15
  
  Hours after a military operation removed leader Nicolás Maduro from power, President Trump said the U.S. would run Venezuela at least temporarily.
  
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• Authorities investigating after person found dead near Metra tracks in northern suburb

  03-01-2026 13:50
  
  An investigation was underway after a person was found dead near Metra tracks in north suburban Libertyville, authorities said.
  
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• Health care data breach affects 600,000 patients, Illinois agency says

  03-01-2026 13:16
  
  The names and addresses of thousands of patients of the Illinois Department of Human Services were incorrectly made publicly viewable for the last several years, the agency said Friday.
  
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• Chicago police deputy chief dies after medical emergency

  03-01-2026 10:30
  
  A high-ranking Chicago Police Department official died following an emergency on Saturday morning, authorities said.
  
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• Family searching for dog lost from west suburban boarding facility

  02-01-2026 20:29
  
  A family is seeking answers after their beloved pet was lost at a dog daycare and boarding facility in suburban Broadview.
  
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• Squishy gel inside fidget toys could give skin chemical burns, experts warn

  02-01-2026 19:47
  
  If your kids love those soft, squishy fidget toys, the ones you squeeze for stress relief, you might want to take a closer look.
  
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• When can you start filing taxes in 2026? What to know

  02-01-2026 19:24
  
  While planning your calendar for 2026, one timeline you may want to write down is the tax season schedule.
  
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• State and Lake CTA station closes Monday for major 3-year overhaul

  02-01-2026 19:10
  
  The popular State and Lake CTA station will shut down on Monday for a three-year construction project.
  
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• Great American Dog and Cat Show returns to Tinley Park for second year in a row

  02-01-2026 17:57
  
  Hundreds of four-legged friends are gathering in the southwest suburbs this weekend for the second year of The Great American Dog and Cat Show.
  
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• Man tried to blow up gas station, brutally attacked clerk after job inquiry denial

  02-01-2026 17:31
  
  A man is facing charges after he attempted to blow up a suburban gas station and brutally attacked a clerk, authorities announced Friday.
  
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• Man tried to blow up gas station, brutally attacked clerk after job application denial

  02-01-2026 17:31
  
  A man is facing charges after he attempted to blow up a suburban gas station and brutally attacked a clerk, authorities announced Friday.
  
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• Great-grandmother killed in south suburban hit-and-run on New Year's Eve

  02-01-2026 17:06
  
  A south suburban family began the new year with heartbreak after their loved one, a beloved great-grandmother, was killed in a hit-and-run.
  
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• Flu-related ER visits and hospitalizations in Chicago reach highest levels in 3 years

  02-01-2026 15:53
  
  Chicago is experiencing its highest levels of flu-related emergency room visits and hospitalizations since 2022, health officials said Friday.
  
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• 4 Illinois stars named to Team USA's women's ice hockey roster for 2026 Winter Olympics

  02-01-2026 14:54
  
  Some of the biggest names in women's hockey will be heading to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics -- and several of them are from the Chicago area.
  
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• What time is the Bears game on Sunday? Timing, TV channel, streaming and more

  02-01-2026 14:22
  
  The Chicago Bears will play in their regular season finale this weekend in an important game against the Detroit Lions -- and they'll do it at home.
  
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• Weather believed to have played role in deadly New Year's Eve crash in NW suburb

  02-01-2026 13:09
  
  Weather is believed to have played a role in a deadly crash that killed a driver in a far northwest Chicago suburb on New Year's Eve.
  
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• Girl, 13, in critical condition after candle sparks house fire in West Englewood

  02-01-2026 12:28
  
  A child was hospitalized in critical condition after a fire broke out in a house in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood Friday.
  
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• 1 hospitalized after suspicious substance found at Evanston mental health clinic

  02-01-2026 11:51
  
  One person was hospitalized after being exposed to what authorities called a suspicious substance at a mental health clinic in Evanston.
  
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• Woman accused of setting cribs on fire, sparking major damage in suburban Walmart

  02-01-2026 10:37
  
  A woman is facing arson charges after she allegedly set cribs on fire inside a suburban Walmart, according to a criminal complaint.
  
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• Blackhawks coach praises Connor Bedard after the center is left off Canada's roster

  02-01-2026 09:00
  
  Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill praised Connor Bedard's all-around game a day after the center was left off Canada's roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics.
  
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• Humboldt Park restaurant owner on his way to deportation flight to Pakistan: Family

  02-01-2026 07:22
  
  Every year on New Year’s Eve, Asif Amin Cheema’s five children rushed to wake him after he fell asleep before midnight, all vying to be the first to greet him in the new year.
  
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• New taxes in effect, others coming soon as Chicago's budget begins. See the full list

  02-01-2026 06:00
  
  The new budget for Chicago is now in effect and while some tax changes won't begin right away, others have already arrived.
  
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• No. 1 seed Indiana crushes Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory

  01-01-2026 21:24
  
  Fernando Mendoza literally jumped for joy when the Heisman Trophy winner learned he was not the offensive MVP of Indiana’s dominant victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl. The quarterback and his teammates ran across the celebration stage to mob 311-pound center Pat Coogan, who was visibly shocked to be the center of attention at another landmark moment for these...
  
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• 7-year-old boy shot inside Humboldt Park home, seriously injured

  01-01-2026 20:34
  
  Chicago police were investigating after a 7-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shooting inside a Humboldt Park home, police said.
  
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• 2 seriously injured in display collapse at Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape event: Lawsuit

  01-01-2026 20:25
  
  Two Illinois residents allege they were injured when a display at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Lightscape event fell on them, a lawsuit stated.
  
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• NW Indiana police investigating after person found dead in field

  01-01-2026 19:10
  
  Police in Portage, Indiana, were investigating after a man was found dead in a field on New Year's Day.
  
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• Passenger dies after SUV strikes pole in East Side neighborhood, driver sought

  01-01-2026 18:04
  
  Chicago police were searching for the driver who fled after crashing into a pole, killing the passenger, authorities stated.
  
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• Teen robbery suspect killed in shootout following marketplace meetup in Cicero

  01-01-2026 17:44
  
  A teenage suspect who attempted to rob another teen was killed during a shootout that also wounded a second person, Cicero officials said.
  
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• New laws take effect in Illinois: Gun storage, breaks for nursing moms and more

  01-01-2026 15:41
  
  Illinois ushered in the new year with hundreds of new laws ranging from expanded employee protections to strengthened gun safety requirements.
  
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