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Illinois' historic cicada emergence is winding down, but another cicada is coming

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NBC 5 Investigates Jun 18

Recent lawsuit sheds light on how Chicago migrant funds are being spent

2024 DNC Jun 28

City agencies delay, deny and withhold records related to protest permits at Democratic National Convention

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New testimony cites safety concerns with major Chicago gas line improvement project

Cook County Jun 27

Maria Pappas explains why Chicago's south suburbs face record-high property tax increase

Hometown Hopefuls: Road to Paris Jun 25

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Here's where to watch fireworks across the Chicago area this Fourth of July

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Alderman pushes for earlier curfew at Chicago 31st Street Beach after violent month

Alderman pushes for earlier curfew at Chicago 31st Street Beach after violent month

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Chicago begins push to eliminate subminimum wage for tipped workers

Chicago begins push to eliminate subminimum wage for tipped workers

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Suburban gymnast had heartwarming reaction to learning he was named to Team USA

Suburban gymnast had heartwarming reaction to learning he was named to Team USA

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UK polls point to a massive win for Labour. The party doesn't want voters to think victory is a done deal

UK polls point to a massive win for Labour. The party doesn't want voters to think victory is a done deal

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Iran faces runoff election between reformist and ultra-conservative presidential candidates amid record low turnout

Iran faces runoff election between reformist and ultra-conservative presidential candidates amid record low turnout

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Gen Z is ditching dating apps to meet people in real life. Here are 4 top tips.

Gen Z is ditching dating apps to meet people in real life. Here are 4 top tips.

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Enough is enough: Japanese airlines clamp down on abusive travelers

Enough is enough: Japanese airlines clamp down on abusive travelers

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Deer smashes through car windshield and lands on driver's lap in Kansas crash

Deer smashes through car windshield and lands on driver's lap in Kansas crash

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After Supreme Court immunity ruling, Biden draws sharp contrast with Trump on obeying rule of law

After Supreme Court immunity ruling, Biden draws sharp contrast with Trump on obeying rule of law

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Health & Wellness

Mental health experts share advice to support LGBTQ+ relatives during Pride Month and beyond

Mental health experts share advice to support LGBTQ+ relatives during Pride Month and beyond

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‘Modern day miracle': How a suburban woman is defying odds after cancer diagnosis

‘Modern day miracle': How a suburban woman is defying odds after cancer diagnosis

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4 easy and fast ways to cool your body down in extreme heat

4 easy and fast ways to cool your body down in extreme heat

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Chicago Real Estate

Chicago suburb named ‘safest and most affordable' city in US in new ranking

Chicago suburb named ‘safest and most affordable' city in US in new ranking

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$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

Apr 12

‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

Feb 16

Changing Climate

Climate change is threatening Olympic sports. These athletes want to do something about it

Climate change is threatening Olympic sports. These athletes want to do something about it

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French cuisine gets a lot more green for the Olympics

French cuisine gets a lot more green for the Olympics

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Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first

Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first

Jun 26

Illinois Transit

Road closures: NASCAR Chicago Street Race week brings big changes and overnight updates

Road closures: NASCAR Chicago Street Race week brings big changes and overnight updates

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CTA, Metra and Pace approve new day pass, allowing riders to use all three systems

CTA, Metra and Pace approve new day pass, allowing riders to use all three systems

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Pace approve new day pass trial in partnership with CTA, Metra

Pace approve new day pass trial in partnership with CTA, Metra

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