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Cops Used Flock to Track a Man Across State Lines to Create Pretext to Search His Car for Weed

"The vehicle travels to Michigan frequently which is a known source state for marijuana as it is legal there," a probable cause justification reads.

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Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters

Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod hoping for an exciting catch, but were shocked by what they reeled in.

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Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

Los Angeles fire officials say the deadly 2025 Eaton fire was caused by Southern California Edison equipment.

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Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration improperly ended a multi-billion-dollar program for clean energy projects.

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Todd Blanche clears Judiciary Committee hurdle on party lines

The attorney general nominee is on track for a final confirmation vote later this week.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget director, Annette Guzman, stepping down at City Hall

Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget director, Annette Guzman, is stepping down from her post, the mayor's office confirmed Monday night.

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Lollapalooza Arrests Dip As Dozens Taken To Hospitals During Mega Music Fest

Ten people were arrested during the four-day festival, down from 12 last year, while 67 attendees were taken to hospitals, the most since 2022.

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Radio Hall Of Fame Names 2026 Legends Inductees.

The Radio Hall of Fame has announced nine posthumous "Legends" inductees for 2026, recognizing broadcasters and executives whose careers left a lasting impact on the industry. The group includes on-ai...

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25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

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Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite

State health officials say two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan. They are the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite.

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YOUTUBE ISN’T HERE TO HELP YOU

I want to tell you something that YouTube told me this morning without meaning to.

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Gov. Pritzker Encourages Illinoisians to Participate in Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Starting Aug. 7, the 10-day tax holiday is expected to provide $10 million in savings to consumers

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Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after GOP senators threaten to block his AG bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies.

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good news, everyone! Grand Theft Paint Chips no longer a crime

but MAGA is Big Mad at Jeanine Boxwine right now

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Illinois Secretary Of State Alexi Giannoulias Enters Chicago Mayor's Race

Long rumored to be eyeing a run for City Hall, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Sunday that he's jumping into the mayor's race. Giannoulias has amassed a massive political war c...

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John Oliver Talks New “Prospective Business Daddies” and Colbert Support Group and Reveals HBO Contract Extension (Exclusive)

Late-night's Emmy heavyweight is sticking with 'Last Week Tonight' for at least another year as he tries his best to ignore his parent company's future and follow a favorite motto: "You always want to...

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Lollapalooza Delayed Saturday Due To Rain

The music festival is pushing its start from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday because of inclement weather.

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New Illinois law aims to rein in social media apps that get kids hooked on scrolling

Legislation that takes effect in 2028 will put guardrails around what content social media sites like TikTok and Snapchat can feed to young users.

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Chicagoans Over 25 Urged To Shelter In Place Until Lollapalooza Over

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Justice Department moves to drop case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool

The Justice Department has moved to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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ABC Makes Huge Realization About Their Devil's Bargain With Trump

The company’s court filing underscored just how dangerous Trump’s assault of free speech is as the midterms approach.

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Welch 'committed' to more funding for Chicago Public Schools — and the school board is banking on it

House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch says he will fight for more funding for Chicago Public Schools, which plans for another $150 million.

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'Late Night With Seth Meyers' Is Taking Nearly Two Months Off - LateNighter

First on LateNighter: The news will keep coming for the next seven weeks—but viewers won’t have Seth Meyers around to break it down.

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Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action

Today, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action:

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Wall Street Journal piece on Archer ignores the politics behind the Astroturfed "rebellion" against the safety project - Streetsblog Chicago

Advocates who were interviewed for the article say they're disappointed that the reporter barely mentioned, or left out, other key info.

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