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As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
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New Illinois law establishes rules for electric bikes, scooters
Lawmakers express safety concerns over lack of regulations.
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Illinois to receive up to $768M in Meta settlement over teen social media addiction
Attorney General Kwame Raoul one of many state AGs who investigated, sued Meta.
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Chicago officials raised concerns about South Chicago Chapel nearly a year before discovery of 56 decomposing bodies, records show
A City Council member’s office complained to city officials twice in one week that residents were griping about odors from the business.
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Illinois attorney general joins suit against Postal Service over mail voting rules
Case follows Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump administration to proceed with restrictions.
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Cubs right-hander Ben Brown suffers setback during rehab for neck injury
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said plans to start Brown on a minor league rehab assignment are on hold after the 26-year-old experienced discomfort during a throwing session on Tuesday.
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Big Ten leaders unanimously approve 5-year contract extension for commissioner Tony Petitti
Petitti is a former deputy commissioner and chief operating officer of Major League Baseball and president and chief executive officer of MLB Network.
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Beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium days after coming from Canada park in rescue effort
The whale, a 23-year-old female named Peekachu, died suddenly Tuesday as caretakers tried to rehydrate her, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium said in a news release.
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Missouri double murder suspect found dead in Decatur
MSHP said that Munson was found dead inside the RV after he had apparently shot himself.
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Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction
Illinois is included in the settlement.
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Church donates 34,000 pounds of food to Illinois food bank
The donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is part of "America Gives," a nationwide service initiative celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary.
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A LEGO convention is coming to Springfield
"It will be the ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages."
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Will Supreme Court’s order on mail-in ballots impact voting in Illinois?
SCOTUS allows Trump administration to move forward with restrictions while legal challenges continue.
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Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games, calling him ‘a potential threat’
Alter told reporters Freedom is not allowed inside of Wintrust Arena for Sky games “unless sometime in the future he’s able to prove to us to our satisfaction that he is able to abide by our rules without being a potential threat.”
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White Sox place reliever Huáscar Brazobán on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain
Brazobán, 36, has a left lat strain.
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Chicago Cubs score 30 unanswered runs over 3 straight games, setting franchise record
The Cubs started the streak on Sunday, falling behind 2-0 in the early innings against the Seattle Mariners before rallying for a 19-2 win.
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Family celebrates its connection to the Chicago Cubs and its viewpoint for the team’s history
Born in Chicago in 1924, Jerry Goldstick started going to Cubs games when he was a kid.
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How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers are floating ideas for what to do
The measure that Durbin, D-Ill., and Cassidy, R-La., are pushing would not dictate an outcome, but instead set up a process for Congress to take action.
4 weeks ago
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
4 weeks ago
APL still moving despite June tornado that destroyed building, even helping a Georgia shelter
APL: We're close to being able to demolish our building.
