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Joliet teams meet the Big Texan 72-ounce steak challenge as Route 66 caravan rolls into town
Five teams competed in the famous Texas steak challenge at the Old Joliet Prison as part of a Route 66 cross country caravan on Wednesday.
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2mRochelle police officer honored with life-saving award
Rochelle Police Officer Edgar Silva was recently honored with a life- saving award for his actions on July 8, 2025.
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2mOSF Saint Katharine to offer sports physical clinics in Oregon, Dixon
OSF Saint Katharine is offering two sports physical clinic dates this summer.
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8mTrump berates Senate Republicans over Iran war vote after calling off bill signing
President Donald Trump berated Senate Republicans during a visit to the Capitol Wednesday for allowing a vote to block his war in Iran, further escalating a feud that has diverted GOP efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues
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3mSevere thunderstorm watch issued for northern Illinois as 60 mph winds, large hail threaten
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. across northern Illinois, where forecasters warn of damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail.
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32mAddicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’
From Capitol News Illinois: People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers