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Chicago Red Cross Joining Tornado Relief Effort In Oklahoma
The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago has begun mobilizing to help with the relief effort in Oklahoma, after a devastating tornado killed dozens of people.
Emanuel Stands Firm On School Closings Plan Ahead Of Board Vote
On the eve of a Board of Education vote, and amid some vociferous opposition from teachers and some parents and students, Mayor Rahm Emanuel was standing by his plan to close more than 50 Chicago public schools.
Illinois Requires Annual Severe Weather Drills At Schools
Illinois House Committee OKs Fracking Regulation Proposal
History Of Tornadoes In Chicago Area
Local Storm Chaser Describes ‘Sickening, Deafening Roar’ Of Oklahoma Tornado
High School Duo Has Never Missed A Day Of Class
Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Serves As Reminder To Prepare For Disasters
Lightning Strikes Damage Two Homes Overnight
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Quinn: Illinois Gaming Board Should Have Oversight Over Chicago Casino
Mayor Emanuel has backed legislation that would establish a Chicago gaming board to oversee a city casino operation. But speaking at a city club luncheon, Governor Quinn said state regulators must have the ultimate power of oversight.
Emanuel Stands Firm On School Closings Plan Ahead Of Board Vote
On the eve of a Board of Education vote, and amid some vociferous opposition from teachers and some parents and students, Mayor Rahm Emanuel was standing by his plan to close more than 50 Chicago public schools.
Illinois House Committee OKs Fracking Regulation Proposal
Teachers’ Union To Wrap Up Three-Day Protest Of School Closings
Quinn Signs Bill To Toughen Penalties For Social Media Mob Attacks
Quinn Says He Will Be Open Minded On Medical Marijuana Bill
State Sen. Pushes Legislation Aimed At Curbing Burglaries
Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legislation
DePaul Arena Part Of Larger Plan To Revamp McCormick Place, Navy Pier
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United Restarts 787 Dreamliner Flights
The planes, made by Chicago-based Boeing, are returning after being grounded for four months by the federal government because of smoldering batteries on 787s owned by other airlines.
Illinois House Committee OKs Fracking Regulation Proposal
A proposal that aims to create thousands of jobs in southern Illinois by kick-starting high-volume oil and gas drilling cleared a top committee Tuesday, sending it on to the House floor.
Chicago To Test Job Assistance Program For Veterans, Long-Term Unemployed
Made In Chicago: New Era Windows Co-Op
One Year Later, Little Movement To Redevelop Old Children’s Hospital Site
DePaul Arena Part Of Larger Plan To Revamp McCormick Place, Navy Pier
Red Line Reconstruction Work Could Force Street Vendors To Move Shop
Trump Testifies In Dispute Over Condo Sales At Namesake Skyscraper
McDonald’s Adding Variations To Quarter Pounder, Drops Pricier Angus Burgers
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Cantankerous Critic: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ A Warp Speed Thrill Ride
This sequel to director J.J. Abrams 2009 reboot is part homage, part thrill ride, and part morality play. It's much like the best episodes of the TV series that inspired it, only with much much better special effects.
CBS Announces 2013-2014 Prime Time Schedule, Includes 8 New Series
CBS introduced its 2013-2014 prime time schedule Wednesday, featuring eight new series.
Kids Get Sneak Preview Of New Stingray Exhibit At Shedd Aquarium
Suburban Library Seeking Incredible Hulk Statue
Made In Chicago: Chicago Children’s Theatre
Adler Planetarium Celebrates 83rd Anniversary
Cantankerous Critic: ‘The Great Gatsby’ A Grand Spectacle
Model Airplane Flyers To Offer Alternative To Cancelled Rockford Airfest
Neil Patrick Harris Returns To Host 2013 Tony Awards
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Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legislation
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday.
Family Helping Fund Research For Rare Disease That Struck Son, Daughter
They start out growing up like any other child, until a seizure strikes. It's the first sign of a deadly, rare brain disease that robs children of their abilities before taking their lives. This weekend, you can help a Downers Grove family try to...
Chicago Woman Applauds Jolie’s Surgery To Avoid Cancer
Nursing Home Workers Protest Medicaid Spending Cuts
Komen Race For The Cure Dedicated To Maggie Daley
Allergy Season Is Here, And Likely Will Be As Bad As Last Year
Wearable Robots Getting Lighter, More Portable
Senate Panel Backs Medical Marijuana, Despite Concerns From Police
Breast Cancer Survivor To Throw Out First Pitch At Cubs Game





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