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Mosquitos in Riverwoods, Illinois, have tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mosquitos-riverwoods-illinois-west-nile-virus/
Mosquitos in Riverwoods, Illinois, test positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitos in Riverwoods, Illinois, have tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year.
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A man arrested in Mokena over the weekend with Molotov cocktails in his backpack had allegedly made threats against a mosque in Orland Park, prosecutors said.
Man arrested in Mokena with Molotov cocktails had threated Orland Park Prayer Center, released on monitoring
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Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's Southern California trip
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The Milwaukee mosque leader's former Israeli attorney testified in immigration court that Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the U.S., was coerced into confessions and was never convicted of any charge linking him to a terrorist organization.
Efforts to deport Palestinian Wisconsin mosque leader rely on coerced confessions, witness testifies
The Milwaukee mosque leader's former Israeli attorney testified in immigration court that Sarsour was coerced into confessions and was never convicted of any charge linking him to a terrorist organization.
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A Dane County judge ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin's paper-only absentee ballot system denies disabled voters the equal opportunity to vote privately and independently, though a trial on electronic voting as a remedy is still ahead.
Paper-only absentee ballots deny disabled Wisconsin voters equal access, judge rules
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In a CBS News Chicago exclusive, Willie Wilson said he is making another run for mayor in 2027, becoming the 10th candidate to enter the race.
Willie Wilson announces he's running for Chicago mayor in 2027
In a CBS News Chicago exclusive, Willie Wilson said he is making another run for mayor in 2027, becoming the 10th candidate to enter the race.
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A judge ruled that Wisconsin's paper-only absentee ballot system denies disabled voters the equal opportunity to vote privately and independently, though a trial on electronic voting as a remedy is still ahead.
Paper-only absentee ballots deny disabled Wisconsin voters equal access, judge rules
A Dane County judge ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin's paper-only absentee ballot system denies disabled voters the equal opportunity to vote privately and independently, though a trial on electronic voting as a remedy is still ahead.
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In the livestream, which has since been taken down, Hilton appears to be bloodied and in a distressed mental state.
Perez Hilton taken to hospital after livestreaming acts of self-harm, officials say
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Gov. JB Pritzker has signed into law new Illinois legislation protecting domestic violence victims from courthouse intimidation.
New Illinois legislation protects domestic violence survivors from courthouse intimidation
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Nine people and counting have now announced campaigns for mayor of Chicago for 2027, and the first was Chicago business owner and former mathematics teacher Joe Holberg.
Chicago mayoral candidate Joe Holberg calls for balanced budget, safer CTA
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Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Democratic Senate primary, defeating Haley Stevens
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
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Chicago Public Schools teachers are expected back in their buildings in less than two weeks, and people are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson what he is going to do to ensure the district can make payroll.
Chicago school board scrambles to find $150 million to balance budget, make payroll
Chicago Public Schools teachers are expected back in their buildings in less than two weeks, and people are asking Mayor Brandon Johnson what he is going to do to ensure the district can make payroll.
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A fiery crash shut down eastbound I-88 in Aurora, Illinois, early Wednesday morning.https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fiery-crash-i-88-aurora-illinois/
2 dead after fiery crash on I-88 in Aurora, Illinois
A fiery crash shut down eastbound I-88 in Aurora, Illinois, early Wednesday morning.
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A suspect was taken into custody after SWAT teams surrounded a home in southwest suburban Homer Glen on Tuesday, following a home invasion in nearby Darien. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/homer-glen-swat-team-standoff-home-invasion-suspect-darien/
SWAT team surrounds home in Homer Glen after home invasion in Darien
Police SWAT teams surrounded a home in southwest suburban Homer Glen on Tuesday, following a home invasion in nearby Darien.
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A South Holland woman said she was left high and dry after paying thousands of dollars to have her swimming pool fixed, only for the contractor to vanish.
South Holland woman says name-changing contractor scammed her out of thousands
A South Holland woman said she was left high and dry after paying thousands of dollars to have her swimming pool fixed, only for the contractor to vanish.
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Bringing neighbors, police, and firefighters together, that's the mission behind National Night Out, an annual event to promote community partnerships and public safety.
Merrionette Park police host annual National Night Out
Bringing neighbors, police, and firefighters together, that's the mission behind National Night Out, an annual event to promote community partnerships and public safety.
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A 61-year-old Chicago nurse has filed a lawsuit against two private security companies, after she said she was seriously hurt by a fare dodger at a CTA station on her way to work last year.
Nurse suing private security companies after CTA fare jumper knocked her down at 95th Street Red Line terminal
A 61-year-old Chicago nurse has filed a lawsuit against two private security companies, after she said she was seriously hurt by a fare dodger at a CTA station on her way to work last year.
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A teacher and father in northwest suburban Algonquin is on a long road to recovery after a tree fell on him as he was attempting to cut it down.
Algonquin man faces long road to recovery after tree falls on him
A teacher and father in northwest suburban Algonquin is on a long road to recovery after a tree fell on him as he was attempting to cut it down.
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The Chicago Cubs spoiled Tarik Skubal's debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, posting a 5-1 victory behind key RBI singles by Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Nico Hoerner shines as the Cubs spoil Tarik Skubal's debut with Dodgers in 5-1 win
The Chicago Cubs spoiled Tarik Skubal's debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, posting a 5-1 victory behind key RBI singles by Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin allowed nine runs and 10 hits and was pulled with nobody out in the sixth inning of a 14-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Durbin hits grand slam, Abreu goes deep twice as streaking Red Sox rout White Sox 14-2
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
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A man has been charged with murder in the shooting deaths of two teens on the Far South Side of Chicago in 2024 and 2025.
Chicago man charged in murders of two young women, ages 17 and 19, on Far South Side in 2024 and 2025
A man has been charged with murder in the shooting deaths of two teens on the Far South Side of Chicago in 2024 and 2025.
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The newly renovated dog area at Hamlin Park on Chicago's North Side is under scrutiny after several owners say their dogs suffered painful paw injuries from loose gravel.
Dog owners say gravel in Hamlin Park's new dog area is hurting their pets
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An Elgin man has seen what he thought was the deal of a lifetime turn into weeks of frustration after a fake tracking number scam left him without goods or a refund after buying a game system on eBay.
Elgin man fights to get refund from eBay after fake tracking number scam
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Standout right tackle Darnell Wright has agreed to lucrative contract extension with the Chicago Bears.
Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million contract, AP source says
Standout right tackle Darnell Wright has agreed to lucrative contract extension with the Chicago Bears.
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For the second day in a row, dumpsters filled with unused school supplies were discovered outside former Acero charter schools now run by Chicago Public Schools.
More school supplies thrown in dumpsters outside former Acero charter schools taken over by Chicago Public Schools
For the second day in a row, dumpsters filled with unused school supplies were discovered outside former Acero charter schools now run by Chicago Public Schools.
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It's a week of fun for some Chicago kids who were crowned as this year's Bud Billiken Day Parade Royal Court, a cherished tradition celebrating leadership, excellence, and the cultural legacy of the parade.
Week of fun for Bud Billiken Day Parade Royal Court after 77th annual coronation
It's a week of fun for some Chicago kids who were crowned as this year's Bud Billiken Day Parade Royal Court, a cherished tradition celebrating leadership, excellence, and the cultural legacy of the parade.
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People living in part of southwest suburban Homer Glen were being asked to shelter in place on Tuesday afternoon, amid a SWAT team standoff with a home invasion suspect.
SWAT team surrounds home in Homer Glen after home invasion in Darien
People living in part of southwest suburban Homer Glen were being asked to shelter in place on Tuesday afternoon, amid a SWAT team standoff with a home invasion suspect.
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After losing two of his top three financial advisers in the past week, Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday sought to assure Chicago residents "they have stability" headed into what will likely be another tough budget season at City Hall.
Amid finance team shakeup, Mayor Brandon Johnson insists City Hall is stable heading into budget season
After losing two of his top three financial advisers in the past week, Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday sought to assure Chicago residents "they have stability" headed into what will likely be another tough budget season at City Hall.
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An Oak Lawn man had Molotov cocktails on him when he was arrested in Mokena while blocking a road, police say.
Man had Molotov cocktails on him when arrested in Mokena for blocking road
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The Chicago Bears held their second straight padded practice Tuesday with multiple periods of live tackling as they focused in on defense.
Chicago Bears hold second padded practice, focusing on defense
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