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US Supreme Court firearm regulation litigation

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Latest: U.S. Justice Department urges Supreme Court to strike down AR-15 bans

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Viramontes v. Cook County, a legal challenge against a ban on modern semi-automatic firearms, with oral arguments scheduled for December 2, 2026. This case is part of an increasing

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Chicago extreme heat wave

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Latest: Chicago faces dangerous heat wave with high heat indices

Chicago has been impacted by a significant heat wave characterized by dangerous temperatures and high humidity. A heat dome has driven temperatures approximately 10 degrees above the seasonal average, with heat index val

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Severe storms and power outages in Chicago and Indiana

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Latest: Storm damage and power outages hit Chicago and Northwest Indiana

Severe storms, including tornadoes and intense electrical activity, caused widespread destruction and infrastructure damage across the Chicago metropolitan area and Northwest Indiana. Initial reports indicated significa

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