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Rounds of severe weather likely today with heavy rain and threat of tornadoes

Rounds of severe weather likely today with heavy rain and threat of tornadoes

Rounds of severe storms are expected to develop later today and continue into the evening with periods of heavy rain into Wednesday and the possibility of snow north of Interstate 80.

 
Biss entered final weeks of 9th District race with the most campaign cash

Biss entered final weeks of 9th District race with the most campaign cash

Of the 14 Democrats running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss entered the final weeks of the race with the most campaign cash.

 
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How volunteers, drones found a dog that was missing for 18 days

How volunteers, drones found a dog that was missing for 18 days

A goldendoodle named Mia was lost for 18 days in the 3,400-plus-acre Glacial Park Conservation Area in Ringwood. It took dedication from her owners and volunteers – and plenty of hope – to get the dog back home safe.

 
Geneva tallies voter interest in $59.4M public safety referendum question

Geneva tallies voter interest in $59.4M public safety referendum question

Geneva is monitoring public interest in its $59.4 million referendum question for a new police facility, which will appear on the March 17 ballot.

 
How Illinois lawmakers want to protect waterways in wake of federal threat

How Illinois lawmakers want to protect waterways in wake of federal threat

As the Trump administration moves to slash federal protections for waterways and wetlands, Illinois Democratic lawmakers and environmental advocates are racing to finally pass a measure that would enact state safeguards.

 
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Bears signing receiver, returner Raymond

Bears signing receiver, returner Raymond

The Bears will reportedly sign Kalif Raymond, who spent the last five seasons with the Detroit Lions, to a one-year, $5.1 million contract.

 
Things to do March 13-19: Chicago Sports Spectacular, St. Patrick’s Day events, Carlos Mencia and more

Things to do March 13-19: Chicago Sports Spectacular, St. Patrick’s Day events, Carlos Mencia and more

Make plans to see the Chicago Sports Spectacular, St. Patrick’s Day events, Carlos Mencia and more.

 
Controlled burn spreads, damaging home in Lake in the Hills

Controlled burn spreads, damaging home in Lake in the Hills

A home was damaged Monday afternoon during a brush fire in Lake in the Hills.

 
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US and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight

US and Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight

Iran’s attacks on oil infrastructure and pledges to choke off a vital waterway left markets on edge Tuesday as the United States promised blistering new strikes. The war entered its 11th day with no end in sight as its effects were felt across the Middle East and beyond.

 
Israel says Iran is using cluster munitions. What to know about the weapons

Israel says Iran is using cluster munitions. What to know about the weapons

Israel says Iran has been firing cluster munitions throughout their 10-day war — adding a complicated and deadly challenge to Israel’s already-stretched air defenses.

 

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