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Why Many Say Chicago Instead of Their Illinois Hometown

How come Illinois residents commonly identify themselves as being from Chicago when they meet people outside the state?. Whenever you meet an Illinois resident on your travels they'll likely tell you they're from Chicago even if they live hours from the city. No one intends to mislead people when they claim to be...
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Chicago felon caught with stolen gun, fentanyl after high-speed police chase in suburbs: prosecutors

OAK BROOK, Ill. - A DuPage County judge has denied pre-trial release for a Chicago felon accused of leading suburban police on a high-speed chase before being caught with a stolen gun and fentanyl. What we know:. Christopher Ellis, 28, is facing multiple felony charges, including armed violence, unlawful possession...
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Have you ever had a “Crack Donut” from this famous Illinois Bakery.

Is there a perfect donut? According to this Norridge bakery, they have the best chocolate donuts in all of Illinois. This leads me to my next location to determine if it is truly the best.
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Mother outraged with SW Side school after daughter ingested edible, knocked out for 24...

Donna Loman said she found her 13-year-old daughter unconscious on the floor at McKay Elementary after getting a phone call from the Chicago Lawn school Wednesday morning. Loman believes her daughter was given an edible.
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The 5 Most Loved Grocery Chains in Chicago

Chicago is home to a vibrant grocery scene, offering everything from traditional supermarkets to specialty food markets that cater to the city’s diverse communities. With a mix of long-standing favorites and newer chains, residents have no shortage of grocery options. While some stores are known for their...
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Syleena Johnson on Chicago Soul, ‘The Chi’ Supergroup, and Honoring Her Father’s Legacy

Syleena Johnson (Photo Provided). Given her accomplishments, longevity and gifts, there is ample evidence to declare Syleena Johnson as “one of one,” a rarity, a distinguished singer-songwriter of the highest caliber who embodies the term “soul survivor.”. This Chicago area artist who hails from Harvey is most...
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DOGE cuts 2,400 VA jobs, Illinois veterans lose access to services

(WAND) — Amid a surge of Department of Veterans Affairs layoffs across the country, the organization VoteVets held a national hall to discuss the negative effects that federal downsizing by the Department of Government Efficiency have imposed on United States veterans. U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq War...
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Blue state governor’s ‘gross mismanagement’ cost taxpayers $1.6B for illegal immigrant healthcare: audit

An audit requested by GOP lawmakers shows Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s administration grossly underestimated the $1.6 billion price tag for state health programs for illegal immigrants.
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17-Year-Old Accused of Attacking and Robbing CTA Riders Arrested by Chicago PD

CHICAGO, Illi. (DDN) – This Monday, a boy who is 17 years old was taken into custody for robbing and assaulting at least four persons when they were riding on CTA trains a month ago. There are a total of four felony counts of robbery against the teenager, three...
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Popular Illinois Drive In Movie Theater Announces Special Events

Illinois residents are getting excited for spring and a popular drive-in movie theater has announced some special events that fans can look forward to. McHenry Outdoor Theater Announces Special 2025 Events. My family and I are getting excited for the better weather to finally show up in Illinois. That means...

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