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Pothole on Illinois Tollway Destroys Over 30 Cars
103.1 KFIL - Minnesota
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July 2, 2025
When you thought your Monday couldn't get any worse, you could always blow out a tire or two or three or all four while driving on I-294 in Illinois. Massive Pothole on Tri-State Tollway Damages Over 30 Cars Illinois State Police said a massive,...
Man United to leave quartet off U.S. tour - sources
ESPN India
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July 22, 2025
Manchester United are set to axe Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho from their squad for the preseason tour of the United States, sources have told ESPN. The four players are available for transfer this summer and have...
Lanes reopening where possible for Independence Day holiday travel
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 2, 2025
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from...
Goethe As Europe’s Rumi - I
Friday Times
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July 21, 2025
During fieldwork in Germany for our study Journey into Europe about Islam in Europe, the subject of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Germany’s greatest literary figure, frequently came up. At a time when anti-Islamic and anti-migrant sentiment was...
Love’s expands travel stop footprint in Arizona
Trucking Dive
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Love’s Travel Stops recently opened a new store in Winslow, Arizona, off of Interstate 40, according to a June 26 press release. The travel stop — the company’s 16th in the Grand Canyon State — has 81 truck parking spaces. Additionally, drivers...
Nearly 2 million people expected to pass through Chicago airports for July 4th travel
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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Fourth of July travel is underway, and Chicago's airports are expecting some big crowds. At the same time, American Airlines is ramping up operations and rolling out new technology to help make sure passengers don't miss their connections. Sunday...
Fatal I-64 crash in St. Louis County kills woman from Illinois
KTTN - Missouri
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July 2, 2025
A 44-year-old woman from Alton, Illinois, was killed early Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 64 at Big Bend Boulevard in St. Louis. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately...
Chicago police seek car involved in deadly hit-and-run crash on North Side
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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CHICAGO - Police are looking for the car that hit and killed a 26-year-old man in Lake View early Saturday morning. The hit-and-run crash took place around 3:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, according to the Chicago Police...
Chicago’s 24th Pride Fest draws crowds despite sweltering heat
The Columbia Chronicle - Illinois
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June 23, 2025
Undeterred by an extreme heat advisory, thousands flocked to Northalsted over the weekend for Chicago’s 24th annual Pride Fest — a two-day celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, resilience and community. The festival, held Saturday, June 21 and Sunday,...
The Most Peaceful Place in Every U.S. State, According to Travelers
The Travel
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June 29, 2025
America is a land of contrast, and each state has its own unique character and stories to tell. Across the vast American landscapes lies the most peaceful place in every U.S. state that travelers have discovered and experienced. It's a mix of...
July 4th expected to be busiest air travel week of the summer
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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July 2, 2025
As American Airlines gears up for the busy holiday weekend, the company is using technology to ensure its customers have a smooth travel experience. The airline announced Tuesday that it is running its largest July 4th operation out of DFW...
Chicago introduces collaboration between transit companies as new travel option
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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The city of Chicago released a new option Friday for riders using public transportation. The new addition, called the Regional Day Pass, allows for unlimited rides on CTA, Metra and Pace in a single day. The announcement came in a joint statement...
VIDEO: Chicago Named Worst U.S. City for Bedbugs Fifth Year in a Row
Breitbart
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July 1, 2025
Chicago has once again been named the most bedbug-infested city in the United States, the news coming as it also grapples with a rat problem. Orkin’s annual rankings showed that Chicago has the worst bedbug problem in America, NBC Chicago reported...
Eagles schedule preview: Chicago Bears
Bleeding Green Nation - Pennsylvania
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July 2, 2025
When and Where: Week 13 at home Last season: Oh boy. Drafted a QB that didn’t want to be there in part because of the offensive coordinator they had hired. In September their defensive coordinator resigned out of the blue. In November they fired...
Ken de la Bastide column: Will Chicago remain on NASCAR schedule?
The Herald Bulletin - Indiana
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This weekend, NASCAR travels to the Windy City for the third time for a street-course race for the two top divisions. This is the final year of the three-year contract between NASCAR and city race organizers, and there is still no indication...
Bryan County Fire & Rescue hosts special day for recruits’ families
WJCL TV - Georgia
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July 21, 2025
Bryan County Fire & Rescue showcases training at Recruit Family Day HENLEY ALL IN THE TOP 10. RORY MCILROY HAD THE CROWD BEHIND HIM THE WHOLE DAY -- JUST COULDN'T FINISH BIRDIE ANOTHER VERY HOT DAY ON THE WAY. WE'RE TRACKING JUST HOW WARM IT'S...
Illinois Vehicle Mileage Tax—Fix The Roads And Fund The Future
Forbes
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 18: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at the office of The Center for ... More American Progress (CAP) Action Fund on March 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Pritzker spoke about his views of U.S. President Donald Trump’s...
‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Sets Summer Release Date
Marie Claire Australia
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July 2, 2025
A release date has finally been announced for Netflix’s long-awaited adaptation of Emily Henry’s best-selling novel, People We Meet On Vacation. To celebrate the news, Netflix released a taster of what’s to come by way of a teaser featuring the...
Chicago hairstylist found dead in lake near Navy Pier had gone boating with friends, mom says
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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June 22, 2025
A well-known Chicago hairstylist was identified as the woman whose body was recovered Saturday in Lake Michigan near Navy Pier. Zahrie Walls, 27, was found in the water just off East Grand Avenue at about 5:30 p.m. and transported to Northwestern...
Woman tried to run over father of her unborn baby before stabbing him: Sheriff
FOX19 - Ohio
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July 21, 2025
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - A woman is accused of trying to run over the father of her unborn child - with a 10-year-old boy in her vehicle - before stabbing him in the chest, newly filed court records show. It happened about 3:20 p.m....