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‘The situation appears to be deteriorating:’ O’Hare is back to normal but for how long amid shutdown?

‘The situation appears to be deteriorating:’ O’Hare is back to normal but for how long amid shutdown?

Experts predict disruptions may continue as the shutdown stress grows for unpaid government employees, including air traffic controllers.

 
Trump says Pritzker, Johnson ‘should be in jail’; ‘I will not back down,’ governor replies

Trump says Pritzker, Johnson ‘should be in jail’; ‘I will not back down,’ governor replies

Escalating tensions between Illinois and the White House, President Donald Trump recommended jailing Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Wednesday. Pritzker has countered that Trump has dementia and tells Democrats, “we need to be strong.” Johnson says, “I’m not going anywhere.”

 
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Bicyclist airlifted with critical injuries after crash near Cary

Bicyclist airlifted with critical injuries after crash near Cary

A man riding a bike near Cary was airlifted late Tuesday after a crash.

 
After pitching plan backfired, Cubs face long odds against Brewers

After pitching plan backfired, Cubs face long odds against Brewers

The Cubs are back at Wrigley Field, but need a victory over Milwaukee in Wednesday’s NLDS Game 3 to keep their season alive.

 
Man convicted of kicking wife to death

Man convicted of kicking wife to death

A Naperville man has been convicted of first-degree murder for kicking his wife to death in 2020.

 
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Elgin man held on felony drug charges after traffic stop in Fox Lake

Elgin man held on felony drug charges after traffic stop in Fox Lake

An Elgin man was ordered held pending trial on felony drug charges after a recent traffic stop in Fox Lake.

 
Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress

Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to face a criminal case that has thrown a spotlight on the Justice Department's efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump.

 
Hamas and Israel enter a third day of Gaza peace talks with top Trump envoy expected to join

Hamas and Israel enter a third day of Gaza peace talks with top Trump envoy expected to join

Israel and Hamas entered a third day of peace talks at an Egyptian resort Wednesday, with more senior officials from the United States, Israel and mediating countries expected to join — a sign that negotiators aim to tackle the toughest issues of an American plan to end the war in Gaza.

 
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Siblings’ fairy village attracts attention in Geneva neighborhood

Siblings’ fairy village attracts attention in Geneva neighborhood

The Brayton siblings of Batavia have created a fairy village in their grandparents' Geneva yard, using their imagination and creativity without digital devices. The village has attracted attention from neighbors and passers-by.

 
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’

Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’

NEW YORK — Dolly Parton “ain’t dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. “There are just a lot of rum...

 

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