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Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.
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Salon chain wants to add more Illinois franchise locations, including in Springfield
A location in Springfield is to be determined.
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Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled
House speaker’s demand of fellow Democrat comes after months of silence over sexual harassment allegations.
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Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates
The project conjured statewide questions about the role of neighboring communities in data center decisions.
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Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
Andrew Boutros, the U.S attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, said the massive review will include all pending grand jury proceedings in his district as well as other presentations by prosecutors going back almost 20 years.
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Head of the Chicago Police Department to retire after 3 years in the position
Murders and shootings, which are typically the focal points for crime in Chicago, have fluctuated over the last few years, but so far they are down this year by 32% and 41%, respectively, compared to 2023, according to the most recent department crime statistics.
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The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families
The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
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US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
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Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics
State lawmakers consider requiring campaigns to disclose AI-generated ads.
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Supreme Court will consider whether laws known as assault weapons bans violate the Second Amendment
The ban in Cook County, Illinois, was first passed in 1993.
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Spieth returns to John Deere with an eye on Royal Birkdale practice and FedEx Cup standings
For only the second time in the 11 years since he last won the John Deere Classic, Spieth is returning to the Deere and will skip the Scottish Open the following week.
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NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters
Powell spent this past season in Miami, where he became an All-Star for the first time and averaged 21.7 points in 58 games with the Heat.
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Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram agrees to a $75 million, 6-year extension
The 25-year-old Byram was acquired in a trade with Buffalo on June 23.
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Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.
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IL Department of Early Childhood officially launches Wednesday
State officials have worked with teachers, parents, providers and stakeholders to design the best framework for the agency.
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Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S.
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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
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Vermilion County woman sentenced for voting twice in federal election
Brenda Knuth, 61, was sentenced on June 26 to 3 years probation and ordered to pay a $2,500 fine.
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Polish star and former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski comes to MLS with the Chicago Fire
The Fire announced a two-year contract with Lewandowski on Monday.
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Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
About 56 million Americans are under an extreme heat watch as hot and humid weather is expected to move farther east later in the week.
