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Indiana sheriff disputes family's account of man's death during medical emergency, citing body-cam footage

An Indiana sheriff's office released new details this week regarding a medical emergency that resulted in a man's death in Jasper County earlier this month.

Moderate drought declared across Chicagoland

A moderate drought was officially declared across much of the Chicagoland area Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Suburban man arrested after allegedly making sexual advances toward rideshare driver on I-88

An Aurora man was arrested this week after he allegedly made sexual advances toward a rideshare driver on a Chicago area interstate.

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Assessing the panic level on the offense: 6 points on the Chicago Bears heading into Week 3

Here are six points on the Chicago Bears as we move from Week 2 to Week 3, where we look at the panic level for two spots on offense.

Where to watch NFL football: Week 3

C.J. Stroud shares postgame advice with Caleb Williams in mic'd up moment

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Former Gary Police commander accused of soliciting explicit content from minor in summer program

A former Gary, Indiana police officer was arrested Thursday for allegedly enticing a minor to send him sexually explicit conduct.

Suburban man allegedly followed parent inside Oswego elementary school

16-year-old boy accused of robbing two people in South Shore

New proposal aims to offer free cancer screenings for Cook County residents within 30 days of their birthday

Indiana sheriff disputes family's account of man's death during medical emergency, citing body-cam footage

Suburban man arrested after allegedly making sexual advances toward rideshare driver on I-88

US and World News

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An Israeli government spokesman said they will do whatever is necessary to "restore security" at the country's northern border and fight Hezbollah.

Video shows where Trump assassination suspect lay in wait outside golf course

Joseph Couch: Livestreaming couple find body believed to be suspect in Ky. highway shooting

Search for suspect in Kentucky highway shooting ends with discovery of body believed to be his

Apalachee High School shooting victim granted no contact order with alleged gunman, his father

Sports

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Assessing the panic level on the offense: 6 points on the Chicago Bears heading into Week 3

Here are six points on the Chicago Bears as we move from Week 2 to Week 3, where we look at the panic level for two spots on offense.

Where to watch NFL football: Week 3

C.J. Stroud shares postgame advice with Caleb Williams in mic'd up moment

Tyler Soderstrom scores twice to lift the Athletics over the Cubs 5-3

White Sox dealt 117th loss as Adams' infield single in the 13th inning lifts Angels to 4-3 victory

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The rooftop of McCormick Place West is bustling with growth and vegetation thanks to a new project with the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Health

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New proposal aims to offer free cancer screenings for Cook County residents within 30 days of their birthday

Cook County residents could soon receive a free mammogram and prostate screening within 30 days of the birthday.

COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread

Drug-resistant superbugs could kill more than 39 million by 2050, study suggests

Volkswagen recalls vehicles for doors opening unexpectedly while driving

Politics

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If you've been following this presidential election at all, you've definitely heard the words "Project 2025." It's a set of conservative policies put out by a think-tank that has outraged Democrats.

Polls show voters have more favorable view of Harris than Trump

'Beyond offensive': Chicago alderman criticized for social media post about Lebanon attacks

Entertainment

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A second judge refuses to grant hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs bail on Wednesday.

‘Fake heiress’ Anna Sorokin debuts bedazzled ankle monitor on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

REO Speedwagon to quit touring due to 'complex situation'

Diddy's alleged 1,000 bottles of baby oil, 'Freak Off' parties explained

Money

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Here are the states where student loan delinquency is increasing the most

With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.

Red Lobster is officially out of bankruptcy process: Here's what's next

Federal Reserve slashes key rate by half-point, signals end of inflation battle

Tupperware files for bankruptcy: Here’s what to know

Offbeat & Unusual

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Watch: 8-year-old girl takes mom's car for Target run, police find her shopping

In a bold move, an 8-year-old Ohio girl decided a Target run was in order, so she grabbed her mom's car keys and took off on a 10-mile joyride. Along the way, she knocked over a mailbox but made it safely to the store, where police found her casually shopping.

Chicago's Lucky Charms purse disappears after going viral

Bride walks herself down wedding aisle after mom runs late to ceremony: ‘Invitation said 2pm'

Anniversary of Titanic discovery: Everything to know about the dive site

These #$@!% states swear the most

7-Eleven is giving free coffee for 711 days to people who get a tattoo