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30 years after deadly Chicago heat wave, threats persist as climate change elevates risks
The 739 deaths in 1995 was the deadliest weather event in Illinois history and redefined Chicago’s emergency response and ...
Illinois' population is aging 'faster' than the rest of the country, editorial warns
Chicago Tribune editorial warns of Illinois' aging population, citing outmigration of young adults and declining birth rates ...
4 killed, 14 wounded in Chicago mass shooting outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge in River North
The drive-by shooting apparently happened as people left Artis Lounge nightclub following an album release party for rapper ...
Supreme Court ruling means ‘harder work’ for Illinois and others fighting Trump administration actions
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on federal injunctions means ‘more work’ for Illinois Attorney General’s office and others ...
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‘Hidden gem’: Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination
A growing number of visitors are discovering southern Illinois as a travel destination amid a recent effort to entice more ...
University of Illinois Chicago releases report on faulty blood tests used in marijuana DUI cases
Faulty lab testing from UIC's Analytical Forensic Testing Laboratory has potentially jeopardized more than 1,000 cannabis DUI ...
Will Chicago have Fourth of July fireworks? What to know about Navy Pier schedule
Fireworks displays are expected to light up Chicago-area skies for the Fourth of July, but one of the region's most popular ...
Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases
The FY26 budget cuts tens of millions of dollars of funding to housing programs, including the governor’s signature program ...
Family of Officer Krystal Rivera, shot in back by a fellow Chicago cop, wants an independent investigation
The family is asking the Illinois State Police to take over the investigation as their attorney says the Chicago Police ...