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Families enjoying autumn festivities at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up in Chicago

Chicago's unusually warm October boosts business at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up

As the golden sun shone brightly over Chicago this October, a warmth both meteorological and emotional enveloped the city. Families, couples, and friends flocked to outdoor attractions, particularly Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up, reveling in the unexpected mildness and vibrant atmosphere. This pleasant...

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Escaped Tennessee inmate's vehicle found in Illinois, manhunt continues

Authorities are searching for an escaped Tennessee inmate after the vehicle he was believed to be traveling in was found Tuesday morning in Marion, Illinois.Jacob Allen Morley is wanted by the Tennessee Department of Correction and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation after escaping from the...

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Valor Support Project sets 3rd annual Veterans Day dinner for Nov. 7 in Rock Falls

The Valor Support Project, a local veteran-founded nonprofit serving veterans and their families in the Sauk Valley area, is holding its third annual Veterans Day dinner at 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at Mexicali Rose Banquet Hall in Rock Falls. This year, Korean War veteran Robert “Bob” Insley Bonnell will be...

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Molly's Cupcakes among several businesses targeted in wave of Lincoln Park smash-and-grabs

Chicago police are investigating a series of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting at least 12 businesses along Clark Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

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Sycamore’s Chauncey Carrick honored for lifetime of service to Illinois wrestling

Every time Chauncey Carrick sat down to write his speech for receiving the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award from its Illinois Chapter, he came up with dozens of anecdotes to tell.By the time of the organization’s banquet Oct. 18 in Alsip, the Sycamore athletic...

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Chicago police investigate break-ins at 13 Lincoln Park businesses

A group of men targeted multiple businesses in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood early Tuesday, police said.Lincoln Park break-ins investigatedThe break-ins happened around 3:56 a.m. in the 2400 and 2500 blocks of North Clark Street, according to Chicago police.Police said the group exited a...

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Man, woman from Elgin die in Boone County crash

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. — A man and woman from Elgin died Saturday night in a Boone County crash. Just before 10:55 p.m., the sheriff's office responded to the area of Poplar Grove Road and Business Route 20 on the report of an accident with injuries. Police believe a 2014 Infiniti was southbound on...

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BNSF trains halted for hours after freight train heist in Chicago: Metra

Metra s BNSF line was at a standstill for two hours Tuesday morning in Chicago after a freight train was burglarized, with extensive delays expected, Metra said. The transit agency said BNSF trains were stopped just before 9 a.m. at Western Avenue due to the incident and police activity. An alert...

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Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America to see changes after deadly Georgia coaster accident

Six Flags Great America’s Raging Bull roller coaster in Gurnee will have seat belts for riders following an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, where a 42-year-old man died after being ejected from a similar coaster. Raging Bull is one of three Six Flags roller coasters that will add seat belts,...

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King tides bring major coastal flooding to Florida

Major coastal flooding in Florida caused huge problems for residents Monday. The onshore flooding shut down roads, impacted businesses and lead to dangerous surf and beach erosion.

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Walmart just leaked details on its 2026 Black Friday sale events

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'Star Trek' actor Walter Koenig dies: Reports

Walter Koenig, well-known for his role as Chekov throughout the "Star Trek" franchise, has died, according to reports. He was 90.

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