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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Thornton Reservoir down to 73% capacity as drainage continues

The Thornton Composite Reservoir will likely not be empty for several more weeks, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District says.

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Harvey applies for emergency aid after storm, swears in new interim police chief

The Harvey City Council approved a $200,000 settlement to the family of Justin Alston for a fatal 2022 police chase crash.

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Defense calls last witness in Donol Clark murder trial for 2012 killing of Gena Chiodo

An expert in bone forensics testified damage to Gena Chiodo’s bones was caused postmortem during the murder trial of Donol Clark.

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Hawthorne Race Course faces possible closure after bankruptcy sale goes to bidder for real estate only

Hawthorne Race Course will likely have to close after a buyer who wants to use the site for other purposes turned out to be the only qualified bidder in bankruptcy.

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R. Kelly asks President Donald Trump to commute 30-year sentence for sex abuse of minors

Imprisoned Chicago R&B superstar R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year sentence for an array of sexual misconduct convictions.

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What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak

As cases tick up in Illinois, here’s how to avoid consuming produce with cyclospora that can cause explosive diarrhea.

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Taking a chance, Lincoln-Way East’s Tyler Bell goes No. 10 to Colorado Rockies in MLB draft: ‘Bet on myself’

Lincoln-Way East’s Tyler Bell, who previously was picked by the Tampa Bay Rays, goes No. 10 overall to the Colorado Rockies in the MLB draft.

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Brother Rice’s Zion Rose, a star at Louisville, goes No. 6 to Kansas City Royals in MLB draft: ‘Goosebumps’

Zion Rose, a Louisville star who played at Brother Rice, jumps up in the MLB draft to No.6 overall to the Kansas City Royals.

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