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'Anti-Racist' Teaching Is Racist, Unconstitutional: Teacher

A drama teacher alleges she faces discrimination and harassment because she identifies as white.

Officials Were Unaware Old Paper Mill Housed Hazardous Materials

Fire officials said spray foam and water will not work to extinguish the volatile batteries and have decided to let it burn out on its own.

Girl, 4, Reads 100 Books In 1 Day At Glen Ellyn Public Library

A self-proclaimed "bookworm," Evelyn Brodeur set a record at the library by reading 100 books in just five hours with her mom, Frances.

4th Of July 2021: Patriotic Illinois Pets On Parade

These Illinois pets are exceedingly adorable in red, white and blue. Find out how to feature your pet too!

Felon Pleads Guilty To ‘Staggering’ Amount of Child Porn: Feds

Benny Butler was also convicted of impersonating a Chicago police officer and a U.S. Air Force officer in order to lure kids, police said.

Ambulance Stolen At St. Joe's Crashes, Police Arrest 1

Joliet police were called to St. Joe's hospital after learning someone just stole a Wilmington Fire Department ambulance.

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