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Hundreds sue over alleged sexual abuse in Illinois youth detention centers
More than 200 men and women were sexually abused as children while in custody at juvenile detention centers in Illinois, according to lawsuits filed Monday, the latest in a string of complaints alleging decades of systemic child sex abuse.
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Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis while testifying at Congressional hearing
Favre, a retired NFL quarterback, revealed the news Tuesday morning while appearing before a Republican-led House committee on welfare abuses. He is currently being sued by the state Mississippi over the receipt of funds intended for poor women and children.
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Wisconsin apple orchard wagon rolls over during field trip; more than 2 dozen injured
About 25 children and adults were injured Wednesday when a wagon carrying them overturned at a western Wisconsin apple orchard.
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In-person voting begins for the US presidential election in Minnesota, 2 other states
In-person voting for this year’s presidential election began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil.
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Illinois Supreme Court rules odor of burnt marijuana not enough to warrant vehicle search
An odor of burnt marijuana doesn’t justify a search of a car without a warrant in Illinois, the state Supreme Court said Thursday.
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Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win 3rd NL Central title in 4 years
The Chicago Cubs’ 5-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics enabled the Brewers to wrap up the division crown
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Apple iOS18: When and what time it comes out, list of new features and more
Apple’s highly anticipated iOS18 comes out Monday, with a slew of updates and features including an enhanced Siri assistance, artificial intelligence features dubbed “Apple Intelligence” and more.
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‘Faint' Northern Lights possible overnight as far south as Illinois
Solar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern Hemisphere starting late Thursday and extending into early Friday morning.
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McDonald's extends popular menu item through December
McDonald’s is extending its $5 value meal until December at most U.S. stores, a move that rivals are likely to follow.
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Diver who died in Lake Michigan trying to retrieve severed line in shipwreck remembered as ‘family man'
Loved ones and friends of Patrick Kelly are remembering the 72-year-old diver as a friendly, family man after his body was recovered from Lake Michigan Wednesday.