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Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Tuesday night.

Sources Say Gov. Pritzker To Declare Run For 3rd Term, As Name Mentioned As Possible Presidential Candidate

Sources close to Gov. JB Pritzker say he's ready to announce his run for a third term as governor this week, according to news reports.

Kroger Announces Closures: How IL Locations Are Affected

The company said the stores will close over the next 18 months, according to an earnings report.

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Child, 11, Dies In McHenry County Crash: Police

The collision happened Monday evening at Deerpass Road at Kishwaukee Valley Road in unincorporated Marengo.

Tipped Minimum Wage Set To Go Up In Chicago July 1, And Some Restaurateurs Aren't Pleased

On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.

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Aurora Mayor Vows To Support Community Events, Cut Back On Flag Raising After Juneteenth Controversy

The mayor said he and his team "made a misstep" in implementing Aurora's new policy for flag raisings.

Coroner Reveals Where Body Was Found During Search For Missing Yorkville Teen

A definitive identification is still pending DNA analysis, the Kendall County Coroner's Office said.


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