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Heartbeat Abortion Law Could Send Women To Illinois

The nation's most restrictive abortion law is set to take effect July 1 but faces multiple legal challenges.

Modern Castle Serves Up Royal Wedding Realness In Downers Grove

If Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding have you daydreaming about castles, here's one right in Illinois that made a list of royal wedding venue alternatives.

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Woman Saves Elderly Man Being Dragged By Car At Morton Arboretum

After years, she finally got a pass to the arboretum Tuesday ... just in time to save an elderly man's life Wednesday.

Emanuel Broke Law In Withholding Emails: Judge

A Cook County judge said the mayor violated the state's open records act.

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Illinois Tourism Hit All-Time High In 2017

The Illinois Office of Tourism saw an increase of 1.6 million travelers in 2017, which also gave a boost to other areas.

Bomb Squad Called About Unattended Luggage

Trains were not allowed to enter or leave the West Loop Metra station following the call Wednesday morning.

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