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Chicago Journal
Quality of the river system has improved in recent years, helped by multibillion-dollar construction of new reservoirs and underground tunnels. But when rain overwhelms Chicago's sewer systems, sewage and stormwater is diverted to the river, prompting warnings to stay off the water.
Chicago News
Before the month began the city was on a pace to end 2021 with fewer homicides than 2020, but are now on pace to eclipse last year's total of 769.
Illinois News
Union and business groups have expressed concerns about the loss of jobs and the reliability of the electric grid while some consumers groups worry about rate hikes.
White Sox
Grandal, who hit a solo homer to lead off the second, is batting .500 (7-for-14) with four homers and 11 RBIs in four games since returning from the 10-day injured list.
Chicago Journal
The request was made by the Anna-Jonesboro High School Board, which said kids in gym classes would benefit from the new turf, not just the football team.
Illinois News
The student was 16 and a junior at the time. She argued that her rights to free speech, due process, and equal protection were violated by school officials.
Chicago Journal
Two-time cancer survivor, Jake Gibb, competed in Beijing, London, Rio, and Tokyo.
Chicago Journal
"At each opportunity in this redistricting process, it's as if lawmakers went out of their way to ensure the creation of these maps had as little public input as possible," said Jay Young, executive director of Common Cause Illinois.
Chicago Journal
The cameras are being installed in response to more than 150 highway shootings so far this year, easily passing 128 in all of 2020.
Chicago Journal
All of New Orleans lost power right around sunset Sunday and officials warned it could be weeks before power is fully restored.
Chicago Journal
The 19-year-old woman's death is being investigated as a homicide.
Bears
Justin Fields final preseason stats: 30/49. 276 pass yards. 92 rush yards. 3 TD. 0 INT. 96.98 passer rating.