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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
Underlying this is a jet stream gone wild, Maue and Chenard said.
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Blackhawks and Senators to play games in Duesseldorf as the NHL looks to grow hockey in Germany
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly called the commitment to grassroots development in Germany “a critical next chapter for the NHL.”
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Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.
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Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says
A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.
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Springfield’s BUNN sold to Chicago-based company
Bunn started in Springfield more than 180 years ago.
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Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot
One online lottery player won the grand prize, while another won $5 million.
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Business coalition warns against phasing out use of natural gas in Illinois
Group petitions ICC to end workshops studying the future of gas in the state.
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Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats
Federal rhetoric about election intervention hasn't yet translated into concrete action, election officials say.
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Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
In Kankakee, the storms produced exceptionally large hail, ranging from 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 centimeters) in diameter.
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Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.
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Illinois abortion clinics gain renewed support despite Republican, pro-life pushback
Abortion access is strengthened through independent clinics, recent funding measures.
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Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction
Appeal challenges law prohibiting nonviolent felons from possessing firearms.
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Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it’s time to scrap its tax breaks
In Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker last month called for a two-year “pause” on data center tax breaks, citing rising household electric bills.
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Progressive states revive push to tax the rich as wealth disparity deepens across the US
The Illinois Statehouse so far has not moved on imposing a millionaire tax
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2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
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UPDATE: Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
Several tornadoes formed across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, but the exact number won’t be available until officials conduct damage surveys.
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Rise in gas prices squeezing drivers and gas station owners
"I figured it was going to go up because of the war."
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Responding to federal threat, legislation would protect Illinois waterways
The urgency comes as the Trump administration looks to roll back federal protections for some ‘seasonal’ waters that can temporarily dry up.
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Chicago Bears agree to deals with safety Coby Bryant, LB Devin Bush Jr., AP sources say
The 26-year-old Bryant — named after the Los Angeles Lakers great — was a key part of a defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL and helped Seattle win its second Super Bowl championship last season.
