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We have a winner! $1.040B Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Illinois
$1.040 billion was won by a single Powerball ticket sold at an Illinois gas station.
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America’s Longest Small Town: How Route 66 Became A Highway Of Dreams
Route 66 is being highlighted as 'America’s Longest Small Town,' showcasing its legacy as a 'Highway of Dreams' through travel and cultural exploration.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreaks: What to know about the foodborne illness and symptoms
A growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasite causing explosive diarrhea, has sickened over 1,000 people across multiple states.
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Illinois minimum wage: Chicago, Cook County minimum wage increases take effect Wednesday
Minimum wage increases take effect Wednesday in Chicago and Cook County as part of broader regional adjustments.