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Chicago Bears Invited To Move To Joliet Property By Mayor

The mayor says now that NASCAR is no longer racing at the Chicagoland Speedway, it's the perfect spot for the Bears.

Tinley Park Lights Documentary: What Was That In The Sky?

It has been 17 years since the Tinley Park Lights phenomenon baffled residents across suburban Chicagoland. For years, one question has lingered in the minds of many in Tinley Park: "What was that in the sky?"

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Joliet Outlaws Murder Case: Defense Wins Pretrial Ruling

A judge ruled the defense can present testimony from an expert forensic witness who reached the conclusion that 24-year-old Joliet bartender Katie Kearns did not die as the result of a homicide.

Rabies Detected In 5 Bats In DuPage County So Far In 2021

Residents are strongly urged to avoid touching bats to minimize the risk of contracting rabies.

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World Trade Center Beam Marks 20th Anniversary Of 9/11

"The beam is a symbol of our resilience and our capacity to endure our darkest moments and overcome them."

Fire Official Over 2 Times Legal Limit: Police

The battalion chief is accused of being over the legal limit when he rear-ended another vehicle.

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