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.

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.

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.

Cook County sending out 2nd installment of property tax bills after 2-month delay
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Cook County’s second installment property tax bills are finally being sent out after a two-month delay, with homeowners now facing an Oct. 1 deadline and new guidance on how to appeal future assessments.

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.

Streamwood man convicted of strangling, sexually assaulting child

Prosecutors said Quinton Hawkins tried to keep the girl quiet with threats, telling her she would die if she told anyone.