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A Chicago man is charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after a fatal crash that killed a 25-year-old passenger.
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The Illinois Department of Revenue has set the property tax multiplier for Macoupin County at 1.0000, maintaining equalized assessments and reflecting local property values based on sales data.
A 65-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Downers Grove, with police searching for a dark-colored Honda or Acura SUV involved in the crash.
Human remains found by a work crew in Houston have been identified as Joann Montgomery, missing since 2023. The cause of death is pending investigation.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
O'Hare Airport's Terminals 1 and 3 undergo a major lighting upgrade with new energy-efficient LED fixtures, reducing energy use and carbon emissions, in partnership with ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program.
A 3-year-old girl and a man were injured when a car hit their bicycle in Chicago's Loop area. Both were hospitalized but are in good condition. The driver received a citation.
Ascension hospitals are addressing a major cybersecurity incident affecting their operations, with Mandiant Solutions investigating and authorities alerted.
A Chicago man received a 5.5-year prison term for illegally dealing firearms in Chicago, with a history of gun-related felony. He sold guns to an undercover agent and was caught with ammunition and magazines at his home.
Teenager Christopher Adams faces multiple felony charges for armed vehicular hijacking and robbery in Chicago.
Chicago man, Alberto Rosas, 29, of the 5200 block of S. Central Ave...
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The National Weather Service forecasts varied weather for Chicago with showers, thunderstorms, and sunny days. Temperatures will fluctuate with occasional hazardous conditions predicted.
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Vincent Duenes from Chicago was sentenced to probation and must pay restitution for stealing $60,000 from the SBA by submitting fraudulent loan applications.
A fire in Auburn Gresham caused a building to collapse and spread to another, injuring one and displacing a family. Firefighters contained the blaze swiftly.
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