Chicago|News|
Junkyard Fire Fills Chicago Sky with Black Smoke
The plume of smoke can be seen for miles. A level one haz-mat response has been declared.
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Hot, Humid, Stormy: July 11 to 15
Expect a break from rain and heat come Friday.
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Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Begins This Week: Peak Viewing Dates
When are the peak dates for the 2016 Delta Aquarids and Perseids meteor showers? Will that pesky moon wash out the show?
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Chicago|News|
Sniper 'Wanted to Kill White People, Especially White Police Officers' | Patch PM
Dallas police attack investigated as hate crime | You can't wear a colander in your license photo | Naperville No. 1 again | Today's traffic
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Chicago|News|
Mega-Millions Winning Numbers for July 8 $540 Million Lottery: What if No One Wins?
The jackpot could get even bigger.
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Trump Calls GOP Sen. Mark Kirk a Loser: Patch PM
8 days of graphic abortion photo protests | Dwayne Wade reaction: Meh | Man crushed by falling semi | Traffic.
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Chicago|News|
Home Invader Meets Armed Homeowner and Breathes for the Last Time: Patch PM
Cubs tickets most expensive in baseball | Kicking, spitting, rock-tossing man gets foul with judge | How much for a Hillary visit? | Traffic
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Chicago|News|
Semis Jackknife on Dan Ryan Wednesday Morning
Lanes are now clear after early morning accidents due to weather. | Check Patch's Traffic and Transit Report for updates to road conditions.
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Chicago|News|
Taste of Chicago 2016: Your Complete Guide
This is everything you need to know before heading to the 36th Annual Taste of Chicago.
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Winning Mega Millions Numbers, July 5, 2016: $454 Million Jackpot
Tuesday’s drawing is the seventh largest jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history, according to officials.
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Chicago|News|
July 4 Flag Burner Avoids Prosecution But Can't Escape Death Threats: Patch PM
Obama mentor Abner Mikva dies | Nazi flag at flea market | A good deal on Crocs | Mom finds coach's inappropriate texts to teen | Traffic.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Nazi Flag at Kane County Flea Market Prompts Outrage
A vendor was asked to remove the flag and the flea market apologized to customers, who reflected on the apology and their values.
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Chicago|News|
Police Search Plane From London at O'Hare [UPDATED]
American Airlines jet target of a "threat" on 4th of July, prompting police to board and search.
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4th of July Chicago Fireworks: Where to Watch Tonight Near You
A guide to July 4 shows in the Chicago area. | PLUS: What 4th of July looks like from a plane • Tips to keep your pup safe • Bozo on the 4th
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Lit Firecracker Thrown at Chicago Police Officers
The firecracker exploded on their vehicle Sunday afternoon.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Shooting in Evanston IHOP Parking Lot Sunday Morning
A man was shot in the arm, leg and torso. The gunman remains at large.
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Chicago|News|
Will Rain Fall On Your Fireworks Show? Rockets Red Glare Weather Report
Check the Sunday and Monday weather forecast, and then prep for a wet week ahead. PLUS: Click through to our Chicagoland Fireworks Guide.
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Niles-Morton Grove, IL|News|
Employee at Home for the Disabled Sexually Abused Co-Worker: Prosecutors
The Morton Grove man went after the woman during the night shift, according to the criminal charges.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Woman Dies in Crash with Semi
The 19-year-old woman was involved in a crash in Peotone Township on Saturday.
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Chicago|News|
Celebrity-Nudes E-Mail Hacker Agrees to Plea Bargain: Patch NewsWrap
Miss a day, miss a lot: Just one day in jail after frat sex assault | 'Sixteen Candles' house for sale | Burglar bonked with wine bottle
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