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Cook County court clerk piloting electronic traffic tickets

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Indiana House utilties committee passes nuclear permits bill

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Ban on gratuities for public officials approved by Indiana House

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Indiana firing squad bills fail to advance into second half of session

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Crime and Public Safety

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Southland crime: Home burglary in Oak Lawn, inheritance scam in New Lenox, and more

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Gary man skips rape trial

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Woman found shot to death at UI Health parking garage, university officials say

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Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias

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Stricter ballast rules on freighters demanded to protect Great Lakes from invasive species

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Food icon: Gus Rickette of Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken turns 100 this year in Chicago

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Homewood's Maple Tree Inn faced a fire and three location changes. Last year, it celebrated 50 years.

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Immigration agents' poor tactics in Chicago made for needless safety risks, experts say

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