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Red flag warning issued for some Chicago-area counties. Here's what it means
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning in some Chicago-area counties Friday. The warning - in effect in DeKalb, Kane, LaSalle, Kendall and Grundy counties - is set to remain in ...
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IL bill requiring thorough background checks of police hires headed to governor
In the wake of the highly-publicized shooting of a Springfield woman by a police officer, a measure requiring more stringent background checks for police hires has passed both chambers of the Illinois ...
What does a red flag warning mean? What to know as alert issued in Chicago area
According to the NWS, a red flag warning is issued when the combination of dry fuels and weather conditions support extreme ...
Flags fly half-staff Thursday in Illinois to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day
Governor JB Pritzker orders that any person or entity covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act fly the U.S. flag and the Illinois flag at half-staff May 15.