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Newborn dies in central Illinois after being left in hot car
Police in Peoria were investigating the death of a newborn who died on Monday after being left in a hot car, authorities said.
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Illinois fall foliage forecast: peak colors expected by mid-October
The days may be getting shorter, but Illinois’ fall colors are just starting to come alive. Northern Illinois will see peak foliage by the second week of October, with spots like Lincoln Park, Jackson Park, and Millennium Park offering stunning views.
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Illinois tourism office releases fall color guide: Here's when and where to see the season's best
Though it may still feel like summer outside in the Chicago area, days continue to get shorter as the seasons are changing, meaning vivid fall colors will soon be visible.
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Most Illinois DMV locations to change hours beginning next week
If you’re planning to visit a DMV location in Illinois, in all likelihood the hours will be changing starting next week.
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2 Illinois cities named among most affordable places to live in US
While the lack of affordable housing seems to be a widespread issue across many American cities, a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking listed cities where prospective home-buyers may find better luck, with the Midwest prominently featured.
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Midwest city named most affordable place to live in America
A recent U.S. News & World Report ranking named five Midwestern cities to their top 10 most affordable places to live in the U.S.
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Corruption trial of ex-AT&T chief heads to closing arguments
Ex-AT&T Illinois leader Paul La Chiazza declines to testify, setting stage for closing arguments in trial closely linked to the legal challenges facing former Speaker Mike Madigan. Charlie Wojciechowski has more.
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Big Boy train schedule: 1 final time to see the classic steam engine in Illinois
Attention, Illinois train lovers: You’ve got one last chance to catch Union Pacific’s iconic 4014 Big Boy steam engine before the locomotive chugs away.
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Tuesday marks 1 final chance to see Big Boy locomotive in Illinois
Illinois residents will have one final chance to see Union Pacific’s 4014 Big Boy steam engine before the locomotive sets off for its next destination.
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Crowds flock to Big Boy locomotive stop in Watseka
Union Pacific’s 4014 Big Boy steam engine draws crowds everywhere it goes, and on Monday, in rolled into Watseka. NBC Chicago’s JC Navarrete reports.
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Union Pacific's Big Boy steam engine to make two stops today
Union Pacific’s 4014 Big Boy steam engine tour across America continues Monday with two stops in Illinois.
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Big Boy locomotive in Illinois: 2 more chances to see the iconic steam train
Union Pacific’s 4014 Big Boy steam engine tour across America continues Monday with two stops in Illinois.
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Traffic backups reported as Union Pacific's Big Boy steam engine stops in Rochelle
Extensive traffic delays and backups occurred on Sunday as train enthusiasts flocked to Rochelle to catch a glimpse of Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam engine.
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Toddler stabbed to death by 6-year-old brother in Joliet
A 2-year-old was stabbed to death by his 6-year-old brother in a Joliet residence Friday afternoon. NBC Chicago’s JC Navarrete reports.
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2-year-old stabbed to death by 6-year-old brother in Joliet home
A 2-year-old boy was stabbed to death by his 6-year-old brother inside a Joliet residence Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
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Western Illinois University closed after 2 police officers shot near campus
Western Illinois University Macomb will be closed Thursday after two police officers were shot near the campus Wednesday night, officials said.
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Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 to steam into Illinois next week. Here's when to see it
The 10-state ‘Heartland of America’ tour will make four stops in Illinois, including a public viewing day near Rochelle
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Employees rally to keep 99-year-old Stateville prison open
“No layoffs…no chaos” was the chant from the top of the famous stone sign outside the prison as Stateville employees say they want to see the Illinois reconsider its decision to close this 99-year-old facility.
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Workers picket ahead of closure of Stateville Correctional Center
Workers at Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill picketed on Thursday, ahead of the facility’s upcoming closure. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Illinois Secretary of State announces new state flag design contest
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced a design contest for a new Illinois state flag. Telemundo Chicago’s Jorge DeSantiago reports.