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'Escape now,' hurricane center leader urges, as Hurricane Milton approaches
National Hurricane Center says "Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for ...
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A bidding war is brewing for Alex Jones’ media empire
Brian Krassenstein, who’s been something of a Jones gadfly on social media, also sees a secondary upside to getting into the ...
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How FEMA tries to combat rumors and conspiracy theories about Milton and Helene
The emergency management agency has long tried to respond to rumors that might delay recovery efforts. But a former FEMA ...
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The swing-state counties hit by Hurricane Helene mostly voted for Trump in 2020
The key presidential states of Georgia and North Carolina were hit particularly hard by Hurricane Helene. NPR compared which ...
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Tornado touches down in southern Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
With a storm surge potentially as high as 15 feet, the National Hurricane Center says, "Milton has the potential to be one of ...
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A trip to 317 Art Collaborative
This fall WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose is tagging along with a few northern Illinois artists to learn how they create. The first stop ...
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How could hurricanes impact the election? What we can learn from 5 recent storms
The election and Atlantic hurricane seasons are overlapping with dramatic effect, and not for the first time. Here's what we ...
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Annual report shows gains in some areas of gambling may come at others’ expense
An annual report published last week by the General Assembly’s fiscal forecasting arm laid out the state’s record nearly $2.1 ...
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Evacuation windows narrow as Hurricane Milton's heavy rains hit Florida
With a storm surge potentially as high as 15 feet, the National Hurricane Center says, "Milton has the potential to be one of ...
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Time is short to evacuate for Hurricane Milton. And, EPA mandates lead pipe removal
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida late tonight as a dangerous storm, and time is running out for ...
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Rockford residents mourn, share outrage on anniversary of Israel-Hamas conflict
Rockford residents mourned and shared their outrage about the U.S. involvement in the conflict as Israel’s main weapon ...
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Researchers work to make pitch-perfect turf for the 2026 World Cup
Researchers work to grow grass that will offer the same level playing field for athletes at the various soccer venues that ...