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Nation's longest-running pinball show draws thousands to Chicago suburb
Thousands of pinball lovers from around the world have arrived for the 40th annual Pinball Expo at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
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‘Thank you': 7-year-old shot inside Chicago home shares message to city
A 7-year-old boy recovering after being shot inside his family’s home on Chicago’s Far South Side is being called “a walking miracle,” his family told NBC Chicago shortly after his release from the hospital.
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90-year-old breast cancer survivor participating in walk to raise awareness in Northwest Indiana
A 90-year-old woman from Northwest Indiana is among dozens walking to raise awareness about breast cancer this weekend.
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Realistic active shooter drill held for first responders in northwest suburbs
Approximately 100 emergency responders in the northwestern suburbs took part in an active shooter drill Tuesday afternoon, training for the worst-case scenario at the now vacant Trinity Community Center in Roselle.
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Chicago Marathon runners load up on carbs ahead of race day
On Saturday, runners prepared for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in a variety of ways as they geared up to take on 26.2 miles.
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Investigation underway after human head found in box on Chicago's West Side
An investigation is underway after the remains of a human head were found Thursday inside an open box on Chicago’s West Side.
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Illinois joins 13 states in lawsuit against TikTok for harmful business practices targeting teens
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit alongside 13 other states against TikTok Tuesday, alleging the social media platform of using harmful business practices that target children, teens and negatively impact their mental health.
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Suburban man wins state title for 2,000 pound pumpkin
Joe Adkins, of suburban Wheaton, grows three giant pumpkins every year, and this year, one of his pumpkins exceeded all expectations.
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Candidates for Chicago Board of Education weigh in on leadership controversy
Come Election Day, Nov. 5, voters will get a chance to elect members to the Chicago Board of Education for the first time. With 37 days away until then, some candidates running made their pitch on Saturday to voters on the city’s South Side. “The taxpayers are a big proponent of CPS whether they have kids or not,” said Lanetta…
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Flights cancelled and delayed across several states in wake of Tropical Storm Helene
New images show the aftermath of the catastrophic damage in many communities as Tropical Storm Helene continues to move across the southeastern states.