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Fireworks in Chicago: Where you can and can't see them this Fourth of July

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With fireworks displays taking place across Chicago area, here's how to keep pets safe

With fireworks displays taking place across Chicago area, here's how to keep pets safe

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Indiana celebrates 50 new US citizens ahead of Fourth of July

Indiana celebrates 50 new US citizens ahead of Fourth of July

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Pritzker to meet with Biden alongside other Dem governors to discuss reelection campaign

Pritzker to meet with Biden alongside other Dem governors to discuss reelection campaign

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‘We don't do God' and massive ad spends: How UK election races differ from American ones

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Biden tries to calm Democrats as 2024 drop-out pressure mounts: ‘I'm not leaving'

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The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend

The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend

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GM fined $146 million after EPA finds 5.9 million older vehicles emitted excess carbon dioxide

GM fined $146 million after EPA finds 5.9 million older vehicles emitted excess carbon dioxide

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Which sodas contain BVO? After FDA bans food additive, avoid these products

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Illinois to erase nearly $1 billion in medical debt under new law

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6 tips to help children navigate social media from a psychiatrist

6 tips to help children navigate social media from a psychiatrist

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Mental health experts share advice to support LGBTQ+ relatives during Pride Month and beyond

Mental health experts share advice to support LGBTQ+ relatives during Pride Month and beyond

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Chicago Real Estate

Chicago suburb named ‘safest and most affordable' city in US in new ranking

Chicago suburb named ‘safest and most affordable' city in US in new ranking

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$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

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‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

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Changing Climate

Sizzling sidewalks, unshaded playgrounds pose risk for surface burns over searing Southwest summer

Sizzling sidewalks, unshaded playgrounds pose risk for surface burns over searing Southwest summer

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Climate change is threatening Olympic sports. These athletes want to do something about it

Climate change is threatening Olympic sports. These athletes want to do something about it

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French cuisine gets a lot more green for the Olympics

French cuisine gets a lot more green for the Olympics

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Illinois Transit

Metra adds extra trains for NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend

Metra adds extra trains for NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend

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Road closures: NASCAR Chicago Street Race week brings big changes and overnight updates

Road closures: NASCAR Chicago Street Race week brings big changes and overnight updates

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CTA, Metra and Pace approve new day pass, allowing riders to use all three systems

CTA, Metra and Pace approve new day pass, allowing riders to use all three systems

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