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First responders work the scene of a crash involving at least 20 cars that shut down a highway in Illinois on May 1, 2023. Illinois State Police say a windstorm that kicked up clouds of dust in south-central Illinois has led to numerous crashes and multiple fatalities on Interstate 55.

At least 6 dead, more than 30 injured after dust storm causes crashes and shutdown of I-55 near Springfield, police say

May 1, 2023 at 7:28 p.m.

At least six people were killed and more than 30 injured after a dust storm described as similar to "whiteout" conditions caused dozens of vehicles to crash and shut down...

Mifepristone and Misoprostol, the two drugs used in a medication abortion, are seen at the Women's Reproductive Clinic, which provides legal medication abortion services, in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on June 17, 2022.

Downstate Danville has proposed a ban on mailing abortion pills. But civil liberties experts say the ordinance would violate state law.

May 1, 2023 at 12:32 p.m.

As a series of recent high-profile medication abortion court rulings has gripped the nation, one east-central Illinois city is considering an ordinance that would attempt to prevent the mailing or...

Parishioners raise their hands in worship as the Rev. Michael Pfleger leads the Sunday morning service at St. Sabina Church on June 6, 2021. "It's good to be home," an emotional Pfleger said to a packed and jubilant crowd at St. Sabina Church — his first time leading a congregation in five months.

False sex abuse claims against priests — while rare — can hurt real victims and innocent clergy, experts say

April 26, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

The sexual abuse supposedly occurred in 2003 at St. Agatha Catholic Church on the city's West Side. Accuser "John Doe" claimed in court documents that as a young boy he...

Hundreds of Chicago firefighters attend the visitation for fallen firefighter Jermaine Pelt at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn on April 13, 2023.

Mourners gather at funeral service for Jermaine Pelt, second Chicago firefighter to be laid to rest in 24 hours

April 14, 2023 at 6:10 p.m.

As "Amazing Grace" played softly, hundreds of mourners gathered on the city's South Side Friday to say goodbye to Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt, who died of smoke inhalation while battling...

Mifepristone and misoprostol abortion pills at Carafem clinic on Oct. 3, 2018, in Skokie.

As court battle over abortion drug mifepristone continues, some Illinois clinics have a backup plan

April 13, 2023 at 10:43 a.m.

A federal appeals court ruled late Wednesday that the abortion pill mifepristone can remain on the market for now, but has limited its use to the first seven weeks of...

Mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson greets people while accepting an endorsement from Polish community leaders, March 20, 2023, at Kosciuszko Park in Logan Square.

Brandon Johnson: Organizer. Anti-establishment. Servant-leader. From middle school teacher to Chicago mayor.

April 9, 2023 at 11:23 a.m.

He's the son of a pastor, a middle child of 10 brothers and sisters raised in a warm and boisterous home in Elgin that was known to host the occasional...

Maksim Stasiv, left, and his mother, Bohdana Stasiv, pose for a portrait during a Palm Sunday service at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Chicago on April 2, 2023. The two are celebrating their first easter in the U.S. after leaving Ukraine.

‘Faith in the future.’ Ukrainians prepare to celebrate their first Easter in Chicago after fleeing Russian war.

April 7, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.

As the mother's fingertips touched the soft buds of a pussy willow branch blessed by a priest a few minutes prior, the familiar texture took her back to her homeland,...

Pope Francis is helped to his car at the end of the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on March 29, 2023.

Cardinal Cupich urges prayers for Pope Francis, who’s hospitalized in Rome for a respiratory infection

March 29, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

Cardinal Blase Cupich urged Catholics across the Archdiocese of Chicago to join him in prayer "for the swift and complete recovery" of Pope Francis, who was hospitalized in Rome for...

A long line of tanker cars sits along the tracks above Irving Park Road just east of York Road on March 15, 2023, in Bensenville. The cars were being pulled by a Norfolk Southern engine followed by one from Canadian Pacific.

Congressmen, suburbs, Metra disappointed in federal approval of merger expected to bring more freight trains to Chicago area

March 15, 2023 at 6:25 p.m.

Federal regulators have approved a major rail merger expected to bring more freight trains through parts of the Chicago area. The move will create the first rail line linking Canada,...

Gretchen Musa, left, and Samantha Bissell take a walk in their neighborhood with Bissell's daughter, Violet, on March. 2, 2023, in Wheaton. The two friends met on Facebook after joining a group titled "Illinois Still Coviding."

COVID pandemic at 3 years: Recalling Chicago-area victims. Fewer cases. Preparing for the next health crisis.

March 12, 2023 at 8:42 a.m.

Although much of the nation has largely dropped most COVID-19 pandemic protocols, Gretchen Musa continues to wear a mask whenever she's around others, including during frequent outdoor walks with a...

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