Gary mayor, NIPSCO give power restoration update after severe storms
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Gary Mayor Eddie Melton and NIPSCO officials provided an update on power restoration and the challenges crews are facing days after storms moved through the region.

Man gets 28 years for luring Chicago firefighters into home, threatening them with knife

A man accused of luring two Chicago firefighters into a gasoline-doused home and threatening them with a knife has been sentenced to 28 years in prison, according to court records.

Felon accused of Kohl’s theft had loaded 'machine gun' in car, prosecutors say

A 23-year-old man from Cook County was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, among other charges following an alleged shoplifting incident.

Illinois Tollway approves largest toll hike in state history
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Illinois drivers will pay significantly more on tollways starting Jan. 1, with passenger tolls jumping 57% and one example showing a daily I-90 commuter could pay about $950 a year.

Family speaks out after South Holland man killed by hit-and-run driver
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The family of a South Holland man is speaking out after he was hit and killed by a driver who is still at large. They're hoping someone comes forward with more information.

mRNA cancer vaccine shows promise in melanoma trial
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A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine from Moderna and Merck is showing promising results in a late-stage melanoma trial, reducing the risk of the cancer returning or spreading when combined with Keytruda.

Illinois sues Trump admin. over CDL records
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses Illinois’ lawsuit against the Trump administration over demands for personal information from millions of commercial drivers.

Joliet man accused of striking picketer, fleeing officers before downtown crash

A Joliet man is in custody after police say he struck a picketer with his vehicle, fled from officers and crashed into another vehicle and a downtown building Wednesday morning.

Toll hike gets approved in Illinois
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Get ready to pay more to drive in Illinois as the tollway board approves the largest passenegr toll hike in its history. 

DuPage preparing to release fifty thousandth mussel into waterways.
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Called 'The liver of the river', Dupage county is set to release its fifty thousandth mussel into salt creek to continue their efforts to provide clean waterways to the county

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records

A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Supporters of Father Pfleger rally outside Chicago Archdiocese
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Supporters of Fr. Michael Pfleger gathered outside the Archdiocese of Chicago on Wednesday to call for his reinstatement at Saint Sabina Church.

Supertri Chicago: What first-time triathletes need to know
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Thousands of athletes are expected for Supertri Chicago this weekend, and a race coach shares last-minute tips and advice to help first-time competitors prepare for North America’s largest triathlon.

Amazon expanding drone deliveries to 500 cities

From toiletries to grill accessories, hundreds of cities could now begin to see their Amazon deliveries literally drop from the sky, as the retail giant is expanding their drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities nationwide. 

Tolls are going up in Illinois after board approves hike
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The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve toll increases for passenger and commercial vehicles beginning in the new year.