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Ten women standing united on a university campus, symbolizing their legal battle for justice against institutional mishandling of sexual assault reports.
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Loyola University seeks dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit filed by 10 women

Ten women stand united in a legal battle against Loyola University, claiming that their cries for help were met with indifference. Their stories of trauma and resilience echo the urgent need for accountability in campus safety, painting a stark picture of the challenges many young adults face in...

Lockport Plan Commission recommends plans for assisted senior living facility — Shaw Local News Network
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Lockport Plan Commission recommends plans for assisted senior living facility

The Lockport Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending approval of an assisted senior living facility to be built on farmland near the far southeast border of the city.The center, proposed by Heritage Woods, is planned to include 120 units on an 18.65-acre property located north of 163rd...

Tiny NICU baby dressed as a farm animal in an incubator at Loyola University Medical Center.
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Halloween costumes bring farmyard fun to Loyola University Medical Center NICU babies

Northwestern Medicine Transplant Institute unveiled, a beacon of hope for patients.
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New institute aims to make Northwestern Medicine a transplant destination

14-year-old refugee Anas in hospital bed, paralyzed by stray bullet on Chicago's North Side.
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Teen refugee paralyzed by stray bullet on North Side remains hospitalized with long recovery ahead

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Elderly couple holding hands, looking out over the Chicago skyline at sunset, symbolizing hope and resilience.
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Colon cancer rates rising across older age groups — and more health headlines

As the sun sets over Chicago, the stark reality of rising colon cancer rates among older adults looms large. Many families are grappling with the implications of this alarming trend, facing the heart-wrenching decisions that come with a cancer diagnosis. This critical health development, reported...

6-vehicle crash in Barrington Hills injures 4 — Shaw Local News Network
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6-vehicle crash in Barrington Hills injures 4

The driver of a landscaping truck with a trailer was cited a six-vehicle crash on Route 62 in Barrington Hills Monday, according to the police department.Though the crash caused no injuries that were considered life-threatening, Barrington Hills Deputy Police Chief Jason Currie said four people...

Six inmates charged after Will County correctional officer injured in jail fight — Shaw Local News Network
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Six inmates charged after Will County correctional officer injured in jail fight

Six inmates at the Will County Adult Detention Facility in Joliet have been charged after a fight sent a correctional officer to the hospital, the Will County Sheriff’s Office said.The fight started around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 10, when a group of inmates targeted another inmate and attacked him,...

2 young adults from Elgin killed in Boone County crash; child in car seat survived — Shaw Local News Network
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2 young adults from Elgin killed in Boone County crash; child in car seat survived

Two young adults from Elgin were killed in a Boone County crash over the weekend.The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said Monday the crash happened shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday in the area of Poplar Grove Road and Business Route 20 in the Belvidere area.Authorities identified the driver as David...

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Health Dept. continues investigation into link of E. coli cases to Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen — Shaw Local News Network
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Health Dept. continues investigation into link of E. coli cases to Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen

No new E. coli cases have been tied to Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen beyond the five reported Friday, a Will County Health Department spokesman said Monday, as county inspectors returned to test animals and surfaces.The county also continues to survey visitors to the farm.The health...

Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm

Will County health officials collected about 200 surveys over the weekend as they continue investigating five confirmed cases of E. coli potentially linked to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen.Pumpkin farm E. coli investigationThe surveys are being reviewed by communicable disease...

Bourbonnais man facing firearm charges after gun battle in Kankakee — Shaw Local News Network
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Bourbonnais man facing firearm charges after gun battle in Kankakee

A 28-year-old Bourbonnais man is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and felon in possession of a weapon after exchanging gunshots with a Kankakee man Monday morning, according to Kankakee Police Chief Christopher Kidwell.Dezuan S. Turner-Owens is currently being held at Jerome Combs...

Concerned mother holding her child's hand at a pumpkin farm, symbolizing the E. coli outbreak investigation.
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Woman says son may have contracted E. Coli after visiting pumpkin farm

A mother's desperate quest for answers has cast a shadow over a beloved autumn tradition, as a Chicago family grapples with the severe illness of their young son. Sharnay Buchanan fears her 3-year-old, Ezzittie Taylor, may have contracted E. coli, a serious bacterial infection, after a visit to a...

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Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans

Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument

Officials gather on Chicago's West Side for ribbon-cutting at new park featuring COVID-19 Memorial Monument — WGN 9 (Chicago)

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Chicago skyline at dusk, symbolizing the city's political landscape
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Chicago mayoral race: Why some of the 15 candidates could be knocked off the ballot

Chicago City Council chambers with Mayor Brandon Johnson at the podium during a budget debate
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Chicago alderpersons challenge Johnson's plan for $75 million pension allocation

Abandoned truck in a parking lot, focus on rear of vehicle
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Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say

Chicago budget hearings begin with questions over corporate head tax, police misconduct costs — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago budget hearings begin with questions over corporate head tax, police misconduct costs

Morris Hospital selects DAISY Award winner — Shaw Local News Network
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Morris Hospital selects DAISY Award winner

Shooting inside 7-Eleven in Chicago Loop leaves 2 hurt — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Shooting inside 7-Eleven in Chicago Loop leaves 2 hurt

1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree in neighborhood in NW suburbs — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree in neighborhood in NW suburbs

Researchers uncover what may lead to preeclampsia — and more health headlines — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Researchers uncover what may lead to preeclampsia — and more health headlines

North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds

Man killed in shooting involving FBI in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Man killed in shooting involving FBI in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood

Cleat company's CEO offers to pay Caleb Williams' fines for wearing shoes — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Cleat company's CEO offers to pay Caleb Williams' fines for wearing shoes

This Halloween could be a game changer for children with Type 1 diabetes. Here's why — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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This Halloween could be a game changer for children with Type 1 diabetes. Here's why

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm remains open amid investigation into E. coli cases — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm remains open amid investigation into E. coli cases

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Elements Massage in Geneva is ready for giving season — Shaw Local News Network
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This Midwest city ranks as the best place to retire in the US

This Midwest city ranks as the best place to retire in the US — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Pope says ‘there is no such thing as a holy war' in message to religious leaders

Pope Leo XIV delivers a powerful video message on peace and war from his recovery, emphasizing unity.
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1 killed, 1 injured after driver crashes into tree in Rolling Meadows

1 killed, 1 injured after driver crashes into tree in Rolling Meadows — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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Chicago shooting involving federal agents leaves 1 dead, officials say

Chicago shooting involving federal agents leaves 1 dead, officials say — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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These 19 drug-resistant germs are ‘urgent' and ‘serious' threats to US, new CDC report says

These 19 drug-resistant germs are ‘urgent' and ‘serious' threats to US, new CDC report says — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Chicago police: Two men shot at Loop 7-Eleven

Chicago police: Two men shot at Loop 7-Eleven — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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2 injured in shooting inside Loop business

2 injured in shooting inside Loop business — WGN 9 (Chicago)

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