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Illinois has confirmed 995 confirmed and probable cases of the diarrhea-causing illness cyclosporiasis, the state’s public health department confirmed Tuesday. Cyclosporiasis is not considered deadly and is more of an inconvenience that in rare cases could have complications, said Dr. …

La policía investiga un delito de odio después de que una casa en Brighton Park fue vandalizada el lunes. Los agentes fueron llamados alrededor de las 9 a.m. después de que el propietario llegara a la casa que está renovando …

There is no exquisite beauty… without cocktails and literature. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs is hosting an Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, in its Cascade Lounge. The 90-minute show brings four …

A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department detective was hospitalized after being shot during an investigation in Palmdale on Wednesday, Aug. 5, authorities said. The detective was shot near Avenue R and 130th Street East, the Sheriff’s Department said in a …

By ANNA WILDER AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday struck down a 1930s law that imposed regulations on firearm suppressors and guns that are considered the most dangerous, more than a year after President Donald …

Breaking down the Bears’ Wednesday training camp practice: What happened The Bears had their shortest and lightest practice to date, finishing in less than an hour and a half and mostly trotting through it. There was some full-team red-zone work …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: With few properties on sale, Chicago is seeing serious bidding wars, with homes selling for up to hundreds of thousands over the asking price. 🗞️ Plus: Parents salvage supplies dumped by Acero schools, courts …

A storm system making its way to the Chicago area is expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms by this evening, forecasters say. Humid, cloudy and warm conditions will change into showers this afternoon and evening and continue into early …

Two vehicles crashed leaving one fully engulfed in flames and leaving two people dead on I-88 in Aurora early Wednesday, state police said. Few details were available about the deadly crash, which occurred at 12:45 a.m. in the eastbound lanes …

Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros argued late Tuesday that it’s unnecessary to appoint an outside lawyer to probe for misconduct or potentially impose sanctions in the tainted “Broadview Six” case that has created a lasting credibility crisis for his office. …

Rematches and Southern California connections appear to be the theme for UFC 331 after the full card was announced on Wednesday. Nine months after their highly anticipated title fight ended disappointingly early, flyweight champion Joshua Van will defend against former champion …

The medical saga of the famed Big Bear bald eagle, Jackie, continues as she undergoes medical tests. The eagle, globally known thanks to a continuous web broadcast, is back on oxygen assistance, according to a Wednesday, Aug. 5, update from …

The Los Angeles City Council authorized $450,000 on Tuesday to hire a consultant to support the development a new structure on homelessness, with the goal of breaking away from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. In a 14-0 vote, the …

Over the years, I’ve encountered more than a few restaurants that declared their wonderfulness with their name — which has rarely turned out well, simply because the wonderfulness is almost never all that … wonderful. Without putting too much memory …

By COREY WILLIAMS DETROIT (AP) — Asked about his choice for Congress minutes after casting his ballot in Detroit, Michael Fuqua struggled to come up with a name. “Dillinger. I think it was Daniel,” Fuqua replied Tuesday afternoon outside Henry …

The South Coast Air Quality Management District board will take up a request during a Wednesday hearing for an abatement order against Lineage Logistics in response to the fire at its Boyle Heights cold storage warehouse. Lineage Logistics announced Tuesday …

By JULIE CARR SMYTH and THOMAS BEAUMONT COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio resisted pressure Wednesday to exit his reelection campaign for Congress, even as anxiety over his electability was growing within his own party. Miller …

A standoff with Homer Glen home invasion suspect was taken into custody late Tuesday and a shelter in place order has been lifted, according to Darien police. The shelter in place was lifted around 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to the …

Another seven grocery stores closed on Chicago’s South and West sides last month, leaving thousands of families wondering where they’ll buy fresh food next. More closures are another reminder that access to something as basic as groceries remains fragile, depending …

DEAR ABBY: There are two significant secrets in my family, and as I’m a member of the oldest generation and likely in my last decade, I wonder if they should see the light of day. The first involves my cousin. …