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Illinois launches program to ease college applications

Illinois has launched a new program to make it easier to apply for college, and also to help more Illinois students get into school.

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Chicago still accepting submissions for official 2026 Christmas tree

Chicago still accepting submissions for official 2026 Christmas tree

FDA allowing food companies to switch to salt substitute

FDA allowing food companies to switch to salt substitute

More sunshine for Tuesday in Chicago

More sunshine for Tuesday in Chicago

Expert weighs in after nearly 1,000 birds died flying into glass in Chicago, Evanston

Expert weighs in after nearly 1,000 birds died flying into glass in Chicago, Evanston

John Stewart to continue hosting “The Daily Show” through 2028

John Stewart to continue hosting “The Daily Show” through 2028

Gun used by shooter at elementary school in Oregon was birthday gift

Gun used by shooter at elementary school in Oregon was birthday gift

4DX movie theaters growing in popularity

4DX movie theaters growing in popularity

Investigation underway into deadly pedestrian vs. train crash in Grayslake

Investigation underway into deadly pedestrian vs. train crash in Grayslake

5 killed in apparent murder-suicide at Mundelein home

5 killed in apparent murder-suicide at Mundelein home

Metra UP-NW train hits vehicle in Des Plaines, delays service

Metra UP-NW train hits vehicle in Des Plaines, delays service

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center cafeteria closes after failed health inspection

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center cafeteria closes after failed health inspection

Midway temporarily closes one of its runways for safety repairs, CDA says

Midway temporarily closes one of its runways for safety repairs, CDA says

Former custodian pleads guilty to hiding camera in school bathroom

Former custodian pleads guilty to hiding camera in school bathroom

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center cafeteria fails inspection due to roach infestation

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center cafeteria fails inspection due to roach infestation

Metra Union Pacific Northwest train hits car in Des Plaines

Metra Union Pacific Northwest train hits car in Des Plaines

Evanston YWCA program helps train domestic violence survivors for culinary careers

Evanston YWCA program helps train domestic violence survivors for culinary careers

Chicago doctors warn flu season is starting earlier than normal

Chicago doctors warn flu season is starting earlier than normal

Christmas lights already going up in Daley Plaza

Christmas lights already going up in Daley Plaza

Dry stretch continues with warming temps for remainder of week

Dry stretch continues with warming temps for remainder of week

IHSA looking into hateful comments directed toward ETHS marching band during football game

IHSA looking into hateful comments directed toward ETHS marching band during football game

Great white shark photobombs beachgoers in California

Great white shark photobombs beachgoers in California

Chicago man charged with girlfriend's murder in East Garfield Park apartment

Chicago man charged with girlfriend's murder in East Garfield Park apartment

No injuries reported after Donnie Wahlberg’s plane slides off runway at Las Vegas airport

No injuries reported after Donnie Wahlberg’s plane slides off runway at Las Vegas airport

Two air travel emergencies over the weekend under investigation

Two air travel emergencies over the weekend under investigation

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