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Residents light fireworks in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago on July 4, 2018.

Time to celebrate Independence Day, but not with fireworks: 3 things you should know about Illinois’ fireworks laws

July 3, 2019 at 12:42 p.m.

Here comes Independence Day, when Americans celebrate the nation's birthday with fun, food and fireworks. But in Illinois, you may want to leave the last "f" to the officials. Illinois...

Body found in North Branch identified as missing man from West Side

July 2, 2019 at 3:33 p.m.

A body pulled Tuesday morning from the North Branch of the Chicago River has been identified as a missing Lawndale man who disappeared after going to a grocery store near...

Un cuerpo fue encontrado flotando en el río Chicago, cerca de Logan Square

July 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

El cuerpo de un hombre no identificado fue recuperado el martes por la mañana de la rama norte del río Chicago, dijeron las autoridades. Las cuadrillas de emergencia respondieron alrededor...

Giant moth often mistaken for a bat is spotted in Chicago, far from its native climate

July 1, 2019 at 4:34 p.m.

It's been almost 15 years since the last recorded Chicago sighting of the insect known as the black witch, a moth so large that when it's flying at night it's...

Clouds move southeast over the Roscoe Village and Lakeview neighborhoods before a rainstorm June 27, 2019, in Chicago.

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Weather service: Thunderstorms threaten Chicago Friday evening, Northerly Island evacuated, Chicago’s North Side neighborhoods risk flooding

June 28, 2019 at 8:49 p.m.

More thunderstorms rolled into the Chicago area Friday evening, which forced concertgoers at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island to temporarily evacuate the venue and threatened to flood many neighborhoods...

Using any type of hand-held electronic device while driving becomes a moving violation on July 1 under a new state law. If you receive three tickets in one year, your license will be suspended.

Using an electronic device while driving — even if you’re just holding it — becomes a moving violation in Illinois on July 1

July 1, 2019 at 1:15 p.m.

Illinois drivers caught using — or even just holding — an electronic device while behind the wheel will be issued a moving violation ticket under a new state law that...

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Time to celebrate Independence Day, but not with fireworks: 3 things you should know about Illinois’ fireworks laws

Body found in North Branch identified as missing man from West Side

Un cuerpo fue encontrado flotando en el río Chicago, cerca de Logan Square

Giant moth often mistaken for a bat is spotted in Chicago, far from its native climate

Weather service: Thunderstorms threaten Chicago Friday evening, Northerly Island evacuated, Chicago’s North Side neighborhoods risk flooding

Using an electronic device while driving — even if you’re just holding it — becomes a moving violation in Illinois on July 1

Man arrested after fleeing scene of fatal accident on Dan Ryan Expressway, killing 25-year-old woman

Chicago opens Calumet Bark, first Park District dog park south of 18th Street

Son of woman killed at Walgreens sues man accused in shooting, company and store manager

¿Conduce y textea? Podrían suspenderle la licencia a partir del 1 de julio