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The chance of a driver striking an animal, including deer, is 1 in 152, but a leading insurer says claims dropped by 6.6 percent in a year.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked state police and Homeland Security to monitor activities tied to the Middle East conflict before Plainfield attack.
The race will take place rain or shine with half the proceeds from the event going to National Honor Society students at Joliet Central.
The acclaimed theatrical production is playing at the Regal Theater in Bolingbrook with showings taking place nearly every hour.
The event, which will be held on November 8, allows potential students and families to visit the high school and meet with staff members.
The number of school-aged kids who missed significant amounts of classes grew to nearly 589,000 students in the 2021-22 school year.
More than 200 band members will make their way to Pasadena in 2025 for the band's fourth appearance at the nationally televised event.
An unsubstantiated social media post about the high school "being shot up" led to an increased police presence and students being searched.
The 750 residents of the tiny town are buzzing over who turned a $30 lottery ticket purchase at a local BP into $3 million.
Tom Skilling, WGN's meteorologist and forecaster for 45 years, announced that he will step away from the airwaves at the end of February.
Matthew Berry has already been ordered to pay $160,000 to the woman who says that the Midlothian man had a hand in killing her two dogs.
Sarah Bohan had her sights set on a personal record at the Chicago Marathon before an unexpected kitten rescue changed her entire strategy.
Chicago Marathon participant Sarah Bohan had her sights set on a personal record before a kitten rescue changed her entire strategy.
Illinois missed the jackpot, but 3 people took home big wins from the $1.76 billion Powerball drawing. Here's where those tickets were sold.
A 46-year-old motorcyclist sustained serious injuries after he struck a vehicle that police said failed to yield while turning left.
35-year-old Travis Gordon died from his injuries after hitting a light pole and a fence on Black Road before being extricated from the car.
A local advocacy group said that 2,500 birds have been killed or injured in recent days after striking buildings during migration season.
Closures along Collins Street will begin on Monday and Joliet-area motorists can expect delays and detours through November 3.
Police say Adam Dabash was at the governor's residence and has been linked to being the person who left J.B. Pritzker two letters in August.
The Florida-based duo will perform at the Rialto Square Theater on March 20 with a unique musical styling that has drawn Grammy nominations.
