Chicago activates warming centers ahead of stretch of dangerous cold
Temperatures will plunge into the single digits by early Sunday, and likely won't rise above the single digits until Wednesday.
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Chicago facing polar plunge, with dangerous wind chills for the next few days
A piece of the polar vortex is spilling into the Midwest, creating extreme cold for the Chicago area and northwest Indiana for the next few days.
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The separate allegations against the two priests date back 30 to 40 years.
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Man charged with fatally shooting woman in Back of the Yards alley
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Jeep hits fire truck at scene of earlier rollover crash on Eisenhower Expressway
Only minor injuries were reported, and no firefighters were hurt.
Lombard man ordered detained accused of shooting, killing wife during argument
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Driver killed in fiery crash after leaving scene of another on Dan Ryan Expressway
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Chicago facing polar plunge, with dangerous wind chills for the next few days
A piece of the polar vortex is spilling into the Midwest, creating extreme cold for the Chicago area and northwest Indiana for the next few days.
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Illinois could raise age for mandatory road tests for driver's licenses to 87
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$33.75M in settlements approved in CPD lawsuits tied to 3 infamous former officers
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Crashing temperatures to bring dangerous cold and wind chills to Chicago area
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Trump's second inauguration moved inside U.S. Capitol due to cold weather
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Jeep hits CFD fire truck after rollover crash on Eisenhower Expressway
A rollover crash overnight on the Eisenhower Expressway led to a second collision involving a Chicago fire truck.
Migrants in Chicago brace for potential ICE raids after Trump's inauguration
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Chicago bracing for stretch of dangerous cold and wind chills
A dangerously cold stretch of weather is arriving in the Chicago area on Sunday, and the frigid temperatures bring a lot of health and safety concerns. Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications is activating warming centers around the city to give people a place to go if they need it.
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Chicago migrant community prepares for possible ICE raids after Trump takes office
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ICE planning to ramp up arrests in major U.S. cities after Trump takes office
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Plumbers, insurance companies advise Chicagoans to protect homes ahead of arctic blast
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How to avoid post-holiday reward scams
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Macy's to close 2 Illinois locations, amid plans to shutter 66 nationwide
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Crashing temperatures to bring dangerous cold and wind chills to Chicago area
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Chicago bracing for stretch of dangerous cold and wind chills
A dangerously cold stretch of weather is arriving in the Chicago area on Sunday, and the frigid temperatures bring a lot of health and safety concerns. Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications is activating warming centers around the city to give people a place to go if they need it.
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Chicago activates warming centers ahead of stretch of dangerous cold
Temperatures will plunge into the single digits by early Sunday, and likely won't rise above the single digits until Wednesday.
Chicago facing polar plunge, with dangerous wind chills for the next few days
A piece of the polar vortex is spilling into the Midwest, creating extreme cold for the Chicago area and northwest Indiana for the next few days.
2 Chicago priests under investigation for allegations of sexual abuse of a child
The separate allegations against the two priests date back 30 to 40 years.
Chicago migrant community prepares for possible ICE raids after Trump's inauguration
Local leaders and immigrant rights groups in Chicago met Saturday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood to make sure the community is prepared.
ICE planning to ramp up arrests in Chicago, other major cities after Trump takes office
ICE officials in Chicago recently put out a request for agents to participate in post-inauguration arrest operations, unbeknownst to top agency leaders in D.C.
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Illinois could raise age for mandatory road tests for driver's licenses to 87
Illinois is the only state in the country that requires seniors to have their driving skills tested on a regular basis.
$33.75M in settlements approved in CPD lawsuits tied to 3 infamous former officers
City attorneys recommended the settlements in lawsuits tied to former CPD Commander Jon Burge, former Sgt. Ronald Watts, and former Det. Reynaldo Guevara - all of whom have been accused of framing dozens of people.
Alderman seeks stronger traffic barriers for Chicago street festivals
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
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Former right fielder Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame this year, alongside former first baseman Derrek Lee, the team announced at the annual Cubs Convention on Friday.
With Sosa's return, addition of All-Star Tucker, fans pack Cubs convention
Organizers said they expect bigger crowds than normal this year with the return of legendary slugger Sammy Sosa.
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Martinelli finished with 22 points for Northwestern (11-6, 2-4 Big Ten). Barnhizer had 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and Berry scored 15.
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Man charged with fatally shooting woman in Back of the Yards alley
Police said a 19-year-old woman was headed down an alley in the 2000 block of West 47th Street, when Trevon Smith shot her in the face and chest.
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Woman gets 6 years for killing foster son by lying on him for several minutes
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Lake County, Indiana inmate charged with attacking jail guard
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Mental health treatment facility in Lemont, Illinois, to close its doors next month
The facility is known for providing treatment to women and girls struggling with everything from eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, mood disorders, and sexual abuse.
