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Northbound lanes of DSLD reopen after crash in East Hyde Park: officials

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All northbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive reopened after a crash on the city's South Side.

Surgeon General report shows disparities in tobacco use in U.S.

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A new report by the U.S. Surgeon General found a number of health disparities when it comes to tobacco consumption.

The White House's Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

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The White House's Christmas tree is slated to be cut and transported from a North Carolina farm on Wednesday. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm is located in Avery County, one of the hardest-hit counties from Hurricane Helene.

Man killed, 4 others hurt in crash in Gresham, Chicago police say

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Multiple people were injued after a deadly crash on the city's South Side on Tuesday morning.

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How Democrats are planning to fight Donald Trump's mass deportation plan

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Immigration advocacy groups and Democratic leaders are seeking to disrupt President-elect Donald Trump's plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants by pre-drafting lawsuits that could be filed as soon as he takes office.

Kids learn self-defense skills at active shooter seminar on NW Side

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Students were instructed on how to respond in an active shooter situation, and what to do if they are being kidnapped.

Major disparities in smoking rates based on ethnicity, income, sexual orientation: Surgeon general

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Despite progress the United States population has made in reducing its cigarette smoking, the measure of that progress has not been equal for all groups, according to a new report from the Surgeon General.

Chicago police search for 2nd suspect in North Center shooting of retired CPD sergeant

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A person of interest is in custody as Chicago police search for a second suspect in the shooting of a retired police sergeant in the North Center neighborhood Monday.

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FEMA extends deadline for aid from July storms in Chicago area

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FEMA is extending its application deadline for people impacted by storms in July.

CTA releases Holiday Train, Bus schedules

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The CTA has rolled out this year's schedule for the Allstate Holiday Bus and Train.

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Suspect in NYC stabbing spree charged with murder as serial killer after 3 killed

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The suspect has eight prior arrests, according to law enforcement, and is believed to have severe mental health challenges, Mayor Eric Adams said.

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How DEA special ops combat Mexican cartels' illicit drug pipeline years after El Chapo takedown

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DEA's Special Response Team is running up against drug dealers with powerful weapons and full basement labs cranking out tens of thousands of pills.

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Lainey Wilson on her year leading up to co-hosting the 'CMA Awards'

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Lainey Wilson has taken the world the world by storm ahead of co-hosting "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" for the first time.

1 critical, 2 others hurt when box truck crashes into sidewalk shed in New York City

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A box truck crashed into a sidewalk shed in New York City injuring three people on Monday morning.

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Simulation training at NW Indiana facility teaches officers how to survive worst-case scenarios

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The MAAC or the Multi-Agency Academic Cooperative in Valparaiso, Indiana is a decision-making center where true to life instruction is underway 24/7.

Chicago Bulls legend Bob Love dies at 81 after cancer battle, team says

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Chicago Bulls legend Bob Love has died at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer, the team said.

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Retired Chicago police sergeant shot at least 3 times, critically injured in North Center: officials

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Exclusive video shows police escorting a person of interest out of a store front just a few feet from where the shooting happened.

Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy

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A judge on Monday struck down Wyoming's overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.

Project Purple, a runners' group, raises awareness in fight against pancreatic cancer

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Phoebe Sander, a Project Purple team member, said this year's NYC Marathon was an emotional one for her

Newsom says clemency decision for Menendez brothers will wait until new DA reviews case

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Gov. Newsom says he won't decide on clemency for the Menendez brothers until new Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the case.

Cody Johnson's CMA journey: from Texas roots to possible Album of the Year Winner

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Cody Johnson reflects on his nominations for Single of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and more at the CMA Awards. The big show airs Nov. 20 on ABC.

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Riders stuck for over an hour on southern California amusement park ride

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Approximately 20 riders were stuck on a ride at a southern California amusement park for over an hour Monday afternoon due to technical difficulties.

How Jelly Roll hopes this year's CMA Awards are different for him

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Jelly Roll hopes there's one big change to this year's CMA Awards. Watch country's biggest night Wednesday at 8p|7c on ABC.

President-elect Trump plan to use military in mass deportations raising alarm in Illinois

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President-elect Donald Trump's announcement Monday he would declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations of migrants living in the U.S. without legal permission is raising alarm bells in Illinois.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawyers claim seizure of writings from cell is 'outrageous government conduct'

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Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs say prosecutors have engaged in "outrageous government conduct" by using materials seized from his jail cell to try to keep him incarcerated before a May trial.

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Elementary school student injured after allegedly found hanging from bathroom door hook

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Parents said that their son is a second grader in Charles County, Maryland, and is recovering from his injuries.

What is the best day to travel for Thanksgiving? AAA says record 79.9M will fly, drive this year

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If you're planning on traveling for Thanksgiving, you will be sharing the roads and skies with 80 million of your closest friends.

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Frida Kahlo exhibition features the great Mexican artist's passion for food and her culture

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The exhibition Los Sabores de Mi Mexico features Mexico's culinary art and a replica of the great artist Frida Kahlo's kitchen.

Paul Teal, actor from 'One Tree Hill,' dead at age 35

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Paul Teal, a film and TV actor known best for his role in the CW's teen soap 'One Tree Hill,' has died.

Woman charged with hate crime after alleged anti-Palestinian attack at Downers Grove Panera: VIDEO

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The 64-year-old woman is accused of assaulting a young couple at a Panera because their clothing included the word "Palestine," police said.