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State Farm plans big insurance hike for Illinois homeowners, citing severe weather

State Farm plans big insurance hike for Illinois homeowners, citing severe weather

Illinois homeowners are facing a sharp increase in insurance premiums soon, as State Farm implements a hike for both new and renewing homeowners’ policies across the state.

 
‘Getting here just got a whole lot easier’: Naperville celebrates Washington Street bridge opening

‘Getting here just got a whole lot easier’: Naperville celebrates Washington Street bridge opening

Getting to downtown Naperville is a bit easier these days. All five lanes of the Washington Street bridge are fully open to trucks and cars alike — ending a two-year-long project and truck weight restrictions.

 
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Naperville police: No sign of foul play after man pulled from Centennial Beach

Naperville police: No sign of foul play after man pulled from Centennial Beach

A 27-year-old man died after being found unconscious in the water at Centennial Beach in Naperville, officials said.

 
Inmate death prompts changes at DuPage County jail

Inmate death prompts changes at DuPage County jail

New policies, individualized treatment plans and added mental health staff are among some of the changes at the DuPage County jail since a 50-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her cell in 2023.

 
Man hit by car in while crossing street in Algonquin during storm

Man hit by car in while crossing street in Algonquin during storm

A Thursday night storm is suspected to have been a factor in crash in which a pedestrian was hit by a car in Algonquin, police said.

 
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Des Plaines man loses $32,000 in crypto scam: police

A Des Plaines man was taken for approximately $32,000 in a cryptocurrency scam, police said Friday.

 
This season is Bears receiver Rome Odunze’s chance to step out of the shadows

This season is Bears receiver Rome Odunze’s chance to step out of the shadows

Rome Odunze showed glimpses of his potential and his connection with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throughout his rookie season. He finished third on the team with 734 receiving yards on 54 receptions and 101 targets and caught 3 touchdowns. Odunze started 12 games and played in all of the Bears’ 17 matchups, averaging 13.6 yards a reception.

 
Lake in the Hills garage fire caused by lightning strike Thursday

Lake in the Hills garage fire caused by lightning strike Thursday

A detached garage in Lake in the Hills was one of several buildings in McHenry County that were struck by lightning and caught fire Thursday during thunderstorms rolling through the area.

 
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Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage as the scope of the disaster tests his pledge to shutter FEMA

Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage as the scope of the disaster tests his pledge to shutter FEMA

President Donald Trump arrived Friday in Texas for a firsthand look at the devastation from the state's catastrophic flooding, but he has remained conspicuously quiet about his previous promises to do away with the federal agency in charge of disaster relief.

 
'Abolished': State Department is laying off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan

'Abolished': State Department is laying off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan

The State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan unveiled by the Trump administration earlier this year, a move that critics say will damage America's global leadership and efforts to counter threats abroad.

 

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