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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Why mosquitoes may seem worse than ever in Chicago
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An epidemiologist explains what’s behind this mosquito season, what to know about Asian tiger mosquitoes and how you can protect yourself from bites and mosquito-borne illnesses.

Supporters of Father Pfleger rally outside Chicago Archdiocese

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

Chicago crash: 5 taken by ambulance after car hits pole

Five people were injured in a crash, three seriously, on Chicago’s South Side this morning. Here’s what we know.

Chicago man charged after 107 mph suburban police chase

Prosecutors say a Chicago man kept driving on two damaged tires after suburban police used spike strips during a high-speed chase Sunday.

Chicago shootings leave 1 teen dead, 6 others hurt overnight
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Chicago police are investigating several shootings that left one teenager dead and six others wounded across the city overnight.

Chicago crime: 9 shot, 1 fatally overnight; woman killed, man wounded in stabbing

Nine people were shot, including a 16-year-old boy who died, in a series of shootings across Chicago from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Two other people were stabbed, including a woman who died.

Chicago weather: Pleasant stretch ahead

No intense heat in sight: Chicagoland is heading into several comfortable late-summer days.