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Potentially severe storms will follow an unseasonably warm April Friday, with chilly weather forecast for Saturday.
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Editorial: Owner of massive Elwood Energy plant isn’t waiting for Illinois closure deadlines. They’re literally moving the plant to Texas.
Thanks to Illinois' clean-energy law, needed turbines are leaving on trucks.
Politics
BEDS Plus apartments for chronically homeless proposed in Alsip
The Alsip Planning and Zoning Commission may vote Wednesday on a BEDS Plus plan to construct 50 units for the chronically homeless.
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What to know about singer D4vd’s arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s killing
Detectives arrested the 21-year-old, whose legal name is David Burke, on Thursday on suspicion of murder in the investigation of the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, Los Angeles police said.
Sports
Did the Chicago Sky give up shots at JuJu Watkins and Sarah Strong by trading their next 2 1st-round picks?
The Chicago Sky don't own their first-round pick in the next two WNBA drafts — a calculated risk from a front office known to gamble.
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NIPSCO, union reach tentative deal, but lockout still in effect
United Steel Workers Local 12775 and NIPSCO have a tentative agreement, but union officials are...
Immigration
ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds.
ICE applicants with questionable histories were either not fully vetted before they were brought on...
Education
Victim speaks against former debate coach sentenced to prison
Former debate coach and English teacher Dakota McCoy was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to...
Crime and Public Safety
Man, 44, fatally wounded Friday morning in South Deering
A 44-year-old man was fatally wounded Friday morning while sitting in a vehicle n the...
Environment
Chesterton’s snowy white owl, which captivated many, dies from an apparent electrocution
A snowy white owl, whose presence in Chesterton drew flocks of admiring spectators, has died...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Family-run Italian Express, a pioneer of halal American fast-food in Chicagoland, celebrates 40 years
The halal iteration of Italian Express is widely considered the first fast-food restaurant to use...
Investigations
As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor’s AI boom
Postponing the closure of the Schahfer coal plant also means continued exposure to toxic emissions...
History
Today in Chicago History: Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell arrested for taking more than $30 million from city
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 17, according...
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Earning start, Jowell Colon uses outside corner in jewel of pitching effort for Jacobs. ‘It’s a good recipe.’
Jowell Colon strikes out three in 4 2/3 scoreless innings as Jacobs posts 6-0 Fox...
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Safe, secure and fun playpens your child will love
Playpens can keep toys from being scattered by containing everything to a designated play area....