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CHICAGO (WGN) — Flag football is a rapidly growing sport, and more young girls are getting involved. On Saturday, dozens of the area’s most skilled players had the chance to show off what they can do.

CHICAGO - Traditionally, football is a sport dominated by men, but the times are changing. Women's flag football continues to grow – thanks in part to the NFL and its sponsorship. But there are also ...

CAMP POINT, Ill. — One person died in an early Sunday morning fire in Camp Point. On Monday, Adams County Coroner Scott Graham identified the deceased individual as Ruby L. Britt Taylor, 84, of Camp ...

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A new law will begin targeting rogue tow truck companies in Illinois, starting Jan. 1, 2026, seeking to stop tow companies from rebranding under a new name if they're proven to have predatory ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A storm system moving through Sunday left widespread damage in parts of northern Illinois, including in Pontiac. There were five separate confirmed tornadoes, the National Weather ...

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