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Illinois, Chicago Sue Pullman Innovations Over Odor and Pollution
Illinois and Chicago have sued Pullman Innovations, alleging its South Deering vegetable‑oil plant violated its permit and emitted foul odors and pollution,…
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Survey Finds 16% of Chicago Comedians Uninsured
A survey of 110 Chicago comedians found that nearly 16% lack health insurance, while 24% purchase coverage on their own. The Health Alliance for Chicago…
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Six-Year-Old Hit‑and‑Run Victim and Father Face Deportation
A six‑year‑old who lost a kidney in a February hit‑and‑run and her father are now subject to deportation proceedings, while police continue to search for the…
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ICE Threatens Criminal Charges Over Cook County Jail Detainee Subpoenas
ICE warned Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart that failure to obey four subpoenas demanding the transfer of detainees could lead to criminal charges. The sheriff’s…
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BP Locks Out 800 Workers at Indiana Refinery
BP locked out about 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana refinery, withholding pay for 140 days amid an ongoing labor dispute at the Midwest’s largest fuel…
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Farmer's Almanac Issues Chicago Winter Forecast
The Farmer's Almanac issued its annual winter forecast for Chicago on August 6, 2026, continuing its tradition since the early 1800s of using sunspot cycles…
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Shops at North Bridge Starts Multi‑Million Dollar Revamp in August
A multi‑million‑dollar, multi‑phase renovation of the Shops at North Bridge begins in August 2026, overhauling its Michigan Avenue entrance and redesigning its…
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Thousands of Ducks Race Chicago River for Special Olympics
On August 6, 2026, thousands of rubber ducks raced down the Chicago River in a fundraiser organized by Special Olympics Illinois, raising money and awareness…
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Chicago Police Seek Suspect in Blue Line Train Assault
Chicago police are seeking a man accused of punching a passenger on a Blue Line train near West Garfield Park on Thursday night, urging witnesses to come…
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Illinois Governor Demands Oil CEOs Return Iran War Profits
Governor JB Pritzker wrote to the CEOs of seven major oil firms, demanding they return Iran war‑related windfall profits to Illinois consumers, echoing…
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Chicago Homebuyers Encounter Bidding Wars, Prices Exceed Asking
Chicago homebuyers are facing intense bidding wars that push sale prices hundreds of thousands above asking due to a sharp shortage of available homes. The low…
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City Crews Clear Blocked Catch Basins After Weeks of Flooding
City crews cleared debris from clogged catch basins on a Chicago block after weeks of flooding, following resident reports to the ABC7 I-Team. The cleanup…
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Chicago Libraries Grapple With Book Backlog Amid Staff Shortage
A shortage of library staff and delivery drivers has caused thousands of books to pile up in Chicago Public Library branches, creating space and tracking…
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U.S. Attorney Rejects Special Counsel Request in Broadview Six
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros filed a 52‑page brief rejecting calls for a special counsel and contempt sanctions in the Broadview Six case, a dispute involving…
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West Side Students Complete Restoration of Historic Clock‑Factory Canvas
Students from Stowe Elementary and West Side schools completed painting a hidden canvas of a historic Chicago clock‑factory storefront, preparing it for…
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Storm System Brings Showers and Thunderstorms to Chicago Tonight
A storm system will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to Chicago from this evening into early Thursday, with up to one inch of rain and no active…
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Teen Dies in North Center Electric Scooter Crash
A 16‑year‑old boy died after being struck while riding an electric scooter in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood on August 5, 2026, according to police.
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Rare Hermaphroditic Bird Spotted in Suburban Chicago
Resident Patty Wetli observed a bird with both male and female traits in a suburban Chicago neighborhood, a rare hermaphroditic occurrence. The sighting adds…
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Chicago Police Chiefs Set to Testify on Traffic Stop Search Tactic
Chicago police chiefs will testify on Tuesday about the origins and use of a traffic stop‑to‑search tactic that critics say is dangerous and discriminatory.…
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National Trust Gives $150,000 Grant to Preserve East Chicago Church
The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded $150,000 to St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in East Chicago to fund a repair and…
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Free AI Boot Camp Arrives in Chicago This Fall
A free three‑day AI boot camp for Chicago high school students, organized by the Mark Cuban Foundation and Youth Advocate Programs Inc., opens online…
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Hazel Crest Neighbors Mobilize After Suburban Tornado Power Outages
After tornadoes knocked out power for thousands in Chicago’s western suburbs, Hazel Crest residents organized clean‑up crews and shared resources to support…
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Chicago Braces for Multiple Storms Wednesday, Possible Severe Weather
NBC 5 warns that fast‑moving disturbances on Wednesday, August 5, could bring repeated showers, thunderstorms and possible severe weather to Chicago, with…
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Advocates Call to Reopen Two Chicago Safety‑Net Hospitals
Local advocates are pressing for the two closed safety‑net hospitals in Chicago to be reopened, citing the need for continued access to essential health care…