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Wind advisory issued as year-to-date sets record for wet
Wind advisory issued as year-to-date sets record for wet

A wind advisory goes into effect later this afternoon with the prospect of 45 mph gusts that could make driving difficult, the National Weather Service said.

2 Illinois researchers win presidential awards 2 Illinois researchers win presidential awards

Two Illinois researchers have been honored by President Barack Obama as distinguished U.S. science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their research careers.
Car crashes into Yolk restaurant downtown Car crashes into Yolk restaurant downtown

A vehicle crashed into Yolk restaurant early this morning on the 300 block of East Ohio Street before fleeing the scene, officials said.
Jury finds man guilty of murder in officer's slaying Jury finds man guilty of murder in officer's slaying

A Cook County jury tonight convicted a reputed gang member charged in the 2009 murder of a Chicago police officer.
Teen, 1 other wounded in separate shootings Teen, 1 other wounded in separate shootings

Two people, including a 16-year-old boy, were shot in separate incidents in Chicago on Wednesday.
Tribune Tower moon rock gone, but new one to take its place Tribune Tower moon rock gone, but new one to take its place

The Tribune Tower’s moon rock is gone—but a new one is expected to be installed after the one displayed since 1999 was removed recently because of an outdated display, a spokesman for Tribune Co. said today.
Slain teen's kidney donated to ailing grandmother Slain teen's kidney donated to ailing grandmother

Earlier this year, Annette Johnson sat down with her 15-year-old son, Antonio, to tell him that his grandmother was in the hospital and in dire need of a new kidney.
CTU president says she never agreed to join advisory panel on longer school days CTU president says she never agreed to join advisory panel on longer school days

Some Chicago public schools started their longer school day schedules this week, and an advisory committee is already at work helping all CPS schools transition to the expanded day next fall. But district and teachers union officials still are bickering over who should serve on that advisory committee.

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