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Winter weather advisory extended for Chicago area, Illinois

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Winter weather advisory extended for Chicago area, Illinois as snow and cold persist

Winter weather slammed the Chicago area early Monday morning, with blizzard warnings in effect for some outlying areas.

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Winter weather advisories, warnings issued for parts of Illinois

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Winter weather advisory issued for most of Chicago area due to snowy conditions

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Michigan’s Blizzard Warning area expands, Ice Storm area shifts

The powerful Blizzard Warning that stretched across the Upper Peninsula on the first day of this two-day storm punch has now expanded into the top of the northern Lower Peninsula, the National Weather...

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‘Wild weather ride' in Chicago forecast as severe storms, snow possible

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Chicago weather: Strong to severe storms today followed by accumulating snow overnight and Monday

Chicago sees high voter turnout

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Cook County and Chicago early voting turnout for 2026 Illinois primary higher than elections past, officials say

The Chicago Board of Elections said early voting numbers for the 2026 Illinois primary election Tuesday are already higher than previous midterm years.

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Chicago sees high voter turnout ahead of Illinois primary

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Illinois primary enters final sprint before Election Day

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Inside the Democratic Infighting in Illinois

Tomorrow is Primary Day in Illinois, where the Democratic contests are the only real games in town.

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West Des Moines City Council runoff election takes place Tuesday

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Illinois Primary Election on Tuesday

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Chicago firefighter critically hurt in Rogers Park fire, CFD says

A Chicago firefighter was critically injured in a North Side building fire on Monday, CFD said.

What is a BORG? Chicago police confiscate gallon jugs at St. Patrick’s Day river dyeing.

Blackout rage gallons” are alcoholic mixtures usually contained in a plastic gallon jug. Chicagoans joked online about their demise.

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2 teens charged in Chicago armed robbery at nail salon, police say

Two teenagers are facing felony charges after Chicago police say they robbed a Pilsen nail salon at gunpoint over the weekend.

Chicago police sergeant shot while driving on duty in Pullman

The sergeant self-transported to a nearby hospital and was reported to be good condition. A person was arrested and a weapon was found.

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Chicago Area’s $19 Billion Tax Bill Fuels Fight for Assessor Job

Chicago’s real estate industry has ignited a battle over a $19 billion tax bill that property owners say is holding back new construction and contributing to surging rents.

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Chicago man sentenced after $1.5M SNAP fraud scheme: prosecutors

A Chicago man who fraudulently obtained more than $1.5 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits has been sentenced to more than four years in prison, federal officials said.

Takeaways from Chicago White Sox camp, including when Munetaka Murakami will return and a prospect’s big day

Munetaka Murakami went 4-for-19 with one home run and five RBIs in five games. He hit a grand slam during pool play against the Czech Republic.

More storms expected Sunday in Chicago, followed by snow

Showers and thunderstorms, potentially severe, are expected Sunday afternoon before the rain turns to sleet overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

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Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakers

Chicago’s hefty new 10.25% tax on sports betting is creating backlash in Springfield and prompting a legal battle

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Chicago Bears 7-round mock draft after first wave of free agency

Here is our updated seven-round mock draft for the Chicago Bears following the first week of free agency.