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Chicago weather: Cool and mostly clear with patchy fog Friday night

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Chicago Fit 4 Life exercise classes use Motown to motivate seniors to get moving

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Popular Chicago area pumpkin farm might be linked to 5 cases of E. coli

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“Freaky Frights” celebrates decades of Halloween spirit in North Riverside

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Chicago weather: Mild weekend

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NASA says Artemis III is on track for summer 2027, a two-week orbital test before a 2028 moon landin

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150 Chicago Public Schools students take the stage at Lyric Opera for Choral Fest

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Two Dan Sullivans, one Senate seat: How a name game is shaping Alaska’s close race

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Campaign “investment pool” scams promise a payout if your candidate wins, FBI warns

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2 women in Chicago say husbands detained by ICE are on hunger strikes

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Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital's "Trunk-or-treat" lets kids with mobility devices enjoy Halloween

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Oregon father speaks out after killing school shooter inside his children's school

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Lemont homeowner charged after police find 76 dogs living in home and garage

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Trump defends Ramaswamy’s controversial ad featuring Acton’s mom

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5 E. coli cases might be linked to Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen, Illinois

School Spotlight: Learn more about the Technology Center of DuPage

School Spotlight: Learn more about the Technology Center of DuPage

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Chicago weather: Warmer than average Friday

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All clear given after suspicious envelope delivered to Chicago federal building

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South Chicago Chapel undergoes first inspection since 55 decomposing bodies found inside

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Over 70 dogs rescued from Lemont hoarding situation

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Fitness Friday: Bar Method in South Loop

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School Spotlight: Technology Center of DuPage

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Gino's East celebrates 60 years of Chicago deep dish pizza

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