Virginia tractor-trailer crash sends 40,000 pounds of meatballs onto highway

A crash between two tractor-trailers in Virginia on Friday resulted in tens of thousands of pounds of meatballs rolling down the highway, officials said.

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot tests positive for COVID-19 a second time

For a second time this year, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, she announced in a statement.

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Pritzker proclaims passage of labor amendment

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker officially proclaimed that Amendment 1, which prohibits laws regulating collective bargaining in Illinois, has been passed.

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Missouri man found guilty of murder in Southern Illinois cop’s death

EDWARDSVILLE — A judge found a Missouri man guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday in the death of an Illinois police officer that was killed while trying to stop the man from fleeing the police.

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Illinois climatologist: ‘Winter’s coming with a vengeance’

CHICAGO — As scattered snow showers fell across Illinois on Thursday, officials said the region will see much colder temperatures next week, and advised residents to take precautions.

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Brittney Griner says she’ll play for WNBA’s Mercury in 2023

Brittney Griner, who was released from a Russian prison last week and freed in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, on Friday said she was “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans to be back on the basketball court for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury this season.

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Media Views: Despite his troubles, Dan McLaughlin has done a lot for St. Louis

What a sad time for St. Louis.

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Russia warns of ‘unpredictable consequences’ if US sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Russia hit back at reports that the U.S. is poised to send the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, calling it a “provocative” move that “can lead to unpredictable consequences.”

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5 things to watch in Sunday’s Chicago Bears-Philadelphia Eagles game at Soldier Field — plus our Week 15 predictions

The Chicago Bears return from their bye week to one of their toughest tests of the season — a meeting with the 12-1 Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Soldier Field (noon, Fox-32).

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Daily Hope: How to Find Rest at Christmas

It’s called the most wonderful time of the year. But for many people, it doesn’t feel that way. Maybe instead of wonder, you’ve found worry this Christmas season. Instead of experiencing peace on Earth, you’re overwhelmed by stress.

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