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DEVELOPING: Four people between ages of 4 and 18 killed when vehicle crashes into downstate daycare center www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/4...
4 killed, multiple people injured as vehicle crashes through Illinois daycare center
At least four people have died and multiple others have been injured after a vehicle crashed through a downstate Illinois daycare center.
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April 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
DEVELOPING: Four people between ages of 4 and 18 killed when vehicle crashes into downstate daycare center www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/4...
A white SUV potentially involved in several earlier crashes emerges as focus of investigation into collision that killed suburban couple www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/w...
Deadly La Grange crash investigation focuses on white SUV involved in several other crashes
An investigation into a fatal La Grange crash that killed a suburban couple is focused on an SUV that was potentially involved in several crashes.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A white SUV potentially involved in several earlier crashes emerges as focus of investigation into collision that killed suburban couple www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/w...
Chicago police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection to a series of sexual assaults and armed robberies on the city's Far North Side www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/a...
Suspect sought in series of sexual assaults, robberies on Chicago’s Far North Side
Chicago police are seeking a suspect wanted in a string of sexual assaults and robberies on the city’s Far North Side.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Chicago police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection to a series of sexual assaults and armed robberies on the city's Far North Side www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/a...
Gov. Pritzker addressed New Hampshire Democrats Sunday, and the speech certainly won't tamp down speculation about possible presidential ambitions www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
Pritzker hammers ‘do-nothing Democrats’ in New Hampshire speech that could signal bigger ambitions
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed a gathering of New Hampshire Democrats Sunday in a speech that will undoubtedly fuel presidential speculation.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Gov. Pritzker addressed New Hampshire Democrats Sunday, and the speech certainly won't tamp down speculation about possible presidential ambitions www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
Armed suspects confront off-duty Chicago police officer, leading to gunfire www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/o...
Armed suspects confront off-duty CPD officer, leading to shootout
The incident took place about 4:18 a.m. in the 3700 block of West 67th Place, CPD said, with both the off-duty officer and the armed suspects firing their weapons.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Armed suspects confront off-duty Chicago police officer, leading to gunfire www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/o...
Driving in central Illinois today? Blowing dust could be an issue www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stor...
Central Illinois motorists could encounter blowing dust amid gusty winds Monday
Motorists in parts of central Illinois could encounter blowing dust as farmers prep their fields and gusty winds hammer the region.
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April 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Driving in central Illinois today? Blowing dust could be an issue www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stor...
More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado www.nbcchicago.com/news/nationa...
More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado
Video posted online by the Drug Enforcement Administration showed agents announcing their presence outside the building and ordering patrons to leave with their hands up.
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April 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado www.nbcchicago.com/news/nationa...
Gov. Pritzker is headlining a major Democratic Party fundraiser in New Hampshire, further fueling presidential speculation www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, headlines New Hampshire fundraiser
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is headlining a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire as presidential candidacy speculation ramps up.
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April 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Gov. Pritzker is headlining a major Democratic Party fundraiser in New Hampshire, further fueling presidential speculation www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
While the Chicago area is at a "slight" risk of severe storms Monday, other parts of the Midwest could be at a significantly greater risk of damaging weather, including massive tornadoes and hail www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stor...
Strong tornadoes, massive hail and damaging winds all possible in Midwest Monday
Parts of the upper Midwest are at significant risk of a severe weather outbreak Monday, with “strong-to-intense” tornadoes and massive hail.
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April 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
While the Chicago area is at a "slight" risk of severe storms Monday, other parts of the Midwest could be at a significantly greater risk of damaging weather, including massive tornadoes and hail www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stor...
Tularemia, an illness that can spread to pets and humans, has been detected in multiple dead animals in central Illinois www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/d...
Illness that killed rabbit, squirrels in central Illinois could spread to pets, humans
Some Illinois residents and pet owners are being urged to use caution after a dead rabbit was diagnosed with tularemia in recent days.
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April 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Tularemia, an illness that can spread to pets and humans, has been detected in multiple dead animals in central Illinois www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/d...
Bridgeport shooting leaves man dead Saturday night, police say www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/b...
Man shot, killed in Bridgeport attack Saturday night, Chicago police say
A man was shot and killed as he exited a vehicle in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood Saturday night, police said.
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April 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Bridgeport shooting leaves man dead Saturday night, police say www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/b...
It's going to be a gorgeous Sunday in the Chicago area, but the upper Midwest is at risk of dangerous severe weather on Monday www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stor...
Severe thunderstorms could threaten Chicago area Monday, forecast says
The Chicago area can expect a pleasant Sunday afternoon, but multiple chances of rain loom this week, including a severe thunderstorm threat Monday.
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April 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's going to be a gorgeous Sunday in the Chicago area, but the upper Midwest is at risk of dangerous severe weather on Monday www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stor...
Developing Overnight: Driver plows into Vancouver crowd at festival celebrating Filipino culture, leaving at least nine dead www.nbcchicago.com/news/nationa...
Nine dead and multiple injured as driver plows into Vancouver crowd
The city’s mayor said the crash happened at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party, a celebration of Filipino culture.
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April 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Developing Overnight: Driver plows into Vancouver crowd at festival celebrating Filipino culture, leaving at least nine dead www.nbcchicago.com/news/nationa...
Waiting for Starbucks' summer menu? This fan favorite could be on the list www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/r...
Rumored Starbucks summer menu includes returning fan favorite
Though the chain has yet to confirm when the menu will launch, one food blogger points to a May 20 start date.
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April 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Waiting for Starbucks' summer menu? This fan favorite could be on the list www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/r...
JUST IN: Sen. Dick Durbin won't seek reelection to Senate www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
Longtime Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin won’t seek reelection in 2026
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who rose to prominence in the Senate during nearly three decades of service, has announced he won’t seek reelection.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
JUST IN: Sen. Dick Durbin won't seek reelection to Senate www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
DEVELOPING NOW: Lanes on Interstate 65 closed as raging inferno consumes semi-truck www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/v...
Video: Raging inferno engulfs semi-truck, closes Interstate 65 in NW Indiana
Clean-up efforts are underway after a raging fire consumed a semi-truck on Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana.
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April 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
DEVELOPING NOW: Lanes on Interstate 65 closed as raging inferno consumes semi-truck www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/v...
Chicago student still in Copenhagen after Uber dispute www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
Copenhagen police give update after Chicago student among 2 arrested in Uber dispute
Copenhagen police gave an update after a Chicago college student was one of two arrested and charged in connection with an Uber dispute that his parents say left them unable to bring him home.
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April 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Chicago student still in Copenhagen after Uber dispute www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
Suburban teen found shot to death inside home, police say www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/t...
Shots fired into suburban Bolingbrook home, killing 17-year-old inside
A 17-year-old was shot to death inside his home in suburban Bolingbrook on Tuesday night, authorities said.
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April 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Suburban teen found shot to death inside home, police say www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/t...
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A fan-favorite menu item at McDonald's could finally be making its triumphant return www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/m...
McDonald's teases release date for the return of a fan-favorite menu item
McDonald's is bringing back a once-popular menu item this year, and fans got a glimpse at when they can expect it.
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April 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A fan-favorite menu item at McDonald's could finally be making its triumphant return www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/m...
If you're looking for election results, here's how you can find them tonight! www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
How to get Illinois election results in coming days
Consolidated elections are taking place across Illinois on Tuesday, with some of the state's biggest communities casting ballots.
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April 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
If you're looking for election results, here's how you can find them tonight! www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...
Weather timeline: Multiple rounds of severe weather possible in Chicago area www.nbcchicago.com/weather/weat...
Weather timeline: Multiple rounds of severe weather possible in Chicago area
The Chicago area could see multiple rounds of severe weather this week, with gusty winds, damaging hail and isolated tornadoes all possible with the storms.
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April 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Weather timeline: Multiple rounds of severe weather possible in Chicago area www.nbcchicago.com/weather/weat...
At least one tornado touched down in NW Indiana Sunday, NWS officials say www.nbcchicago.com/weather/torn...
Tornado touched down in NW Indiana Sunday, National Weather Service confirms
At least one tornado touched down in northwest Indiana during an outbreak of severe weather Sunday, the National Weather Service is reporting.
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March 31, 2025 at 11:56 PM
At least one tornado touched down in NW Indiana Sunday, NWS officials say www.nbcchicago.com/weather/torn...
Why has Wisconsin's Supreme Court election gained so much national attention? www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/w...
When is the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election? What to know, and what's at stake
Liberals currently hold a 4-3 advantage on the court, but the retirement of a liberal justice this year put the ideological balance in play.
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March 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Why has Wisconsin's Supreme Court election gained so much national attention? www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/w...
A Chicago alderman is calling for an earlier curfew after massive teen gatherings in Streeterville, but the mayor is pushing back on the idea www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/b...
Brandon Johnson, other officials react to massive teen gatherings in Streeterville
Renewed calls for earlier teen curfews in downtown Chicago are again being floated after large gatherings led to chaos and multiple arrests Friday night.
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March 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A Chicago alderman is calling for an earlier curfew after massive teen gatherings in Streeterville, but the mayor is pushing back on the idea www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/b...