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Photos from the Bears’ Week 4 loss vs. Broncos

The Bears lost their 14th consecutive game with a Week 4 loss to the Broncos. Take a look at the action:

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Why wait? Get renewable energy projects connected to the power grid

Somebody — probably Congress or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission — has to figure out how to get these projects up and running.

Chicago Sun-Times

Father, two children and two others killed in toxic tanker crash in Illinois are named

The crash and the subsequent anhydrous ammonia leak led to the deaths of five people on Friday night

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Registration now open for Illinois residents who own assault weapons

Under a new law that took effect earlier this year, residents in possession of assault weapons are required to submit an endorsement affidavit by Jan. 1, 2024.

Chicago Sun-Times

Two children among five killed after truck carrying anhydrous ammonia overturns in Illinois

A tanker carrying anhydrous ammonia, a poisonous gas, overturned and began leaking on Friday night in Illinois, killing five

The Independent UK

Five people killed in crash that releases leak of anhydrous ammonia

A tanker carrying anhydrous ammonia, a poisonous gas, overturned and began leaking on Friday night in Illinois, killing five

The Independent UK

5 dead after crash, chemical leak in downstate Teutopolis

About 500 people were being evacuated from the area of the crash in central Illinois due to an anhydrous ammonia leak.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Truck accident in Illinois causes "multiple" deaths and an ammonia leak that leads to an evacuation

Federal regulators are investigating the crash of a semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia in Illinois

The Independent UK

A truck crash in Illinois kills 5 and forces temporary evacuation over ammonia leak

The crash caused a large plume of anhydrous ammonia that caused dangerous air conditions in Teutopolis. Residents were later allowed to return to their homes after being evacuated.

WEKU

Republican hysteria over Chinese electric vehicle battery plant makes no sense

Elements of the far right have essentially claimed that Communists are using taxpayer funds to build some sort of spy base or to promote the Chinese Communist Party’s activities in Manteno.

Chicago Sun-Times

Senior citizens are the safest drivers on Illinois roads

The secretary of state is trying to permanently raise driver testing requirement from 75 years old to 79.

Chicago Sun-Times

Picture Chicago: 17 of the best Sun-Times photos from this week in news

Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling was sworn in as the city’s top cop, United Auto Workers members went on strike in Illinois, and a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee girl walked along Navy Pier.

Chicago Sun-Times

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Wedding officiants, teaser profiles, and administrative animals.

Reason

Clearer college financial aid offers promised by hundreds of colleges, including some in Illinois

Northern Illinois, Chicago State and Northeastern Illinois commit to new standardized financial aid offers. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern, University of Chicago haven’t signed on.

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Mast ahead in production in a surprisely good year for nuts

Mast production looks good across most of Illinois as we head into the opening of archery deer season on Sunday, Oct. 1; plus some notes leading into the archery opener.

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Veterans deserve a free education, no matter their discharge status

A client of mine took a weed gummy to help him sleep while he was battling with PTSD, a veterans’ lawyer writes. He received a general discharge and is no longer eligible to access the one thing he valued most: a free education.

Chicago Sun-Times

Black drivers are pulled over by police more, mostly for non-moving violations

In recent years, the share of Black drivers involved in traffic stops statewide has reached the highest level on record, a WBEZ/Investigative Project on Race and Equity investigation has found.

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Water discharge from Trump Tower into Chicago River continues to break rules, Illinois attorney general alleges

The Illinois attorney general’s office filed an amended complaint to a 2018 lawsuit accusing the hotel owners of continuing to skirt rules about water discharge into the Chicago River.

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Pritzker touts Illinois pot legalization as model for other states

Since marijuana was legalized in the state in 2020, pot shops have brought in more than $669 million in sales and added more than 30,000 jobs. But the state also legalized pot in a way that addresses past harms of the war on drugs and harsh drug sentencing, the governor…

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Giannoulias wants permanent jump in driving test age from 75 to 79

The change would keep in place a temporary state policy that went into effect during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Independent UK

Spotted lanternfly has spread to Illinois, threatening to crops and trees

Illinois says an invasive insect called the spotted lanternfly has been confirmed in the state for the first time

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Spartans Wire Picks: Our predictions for every Week 5 Big Ten game

Check out our picks for this week's slate of Big Ten games

Chicago Sun-Times

Businessman who bribed 2 lawmakers argues for leniency

Lawyers for James T. Weiss asked a judge to give him a prison sentence of less than 27 months, arguing the bill Weiss wanted to pass would have generated at least one penny in tax revenue on each transaction on so-called sweepstakes machines.

Chicago Sun-Times

Associated Press Illinois high school football rankings for Week 6

The latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.

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Gallery: Photos of Mel Tucker during his tenure with Michigan State football

Photos of Mel Tucker during his tenure with Michigan State football

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