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CHICAGO — The owners of Chicago's iconic Billy Goat Tavern are suing a Missouri potato chip company, alleging infringement of its trademarks.

WAUKEGAN — Several counties in Illinois are suing drug companies and physicians over the consequences of excessive opioid use.

Today marks the first day of winter, which lasts until March 19. Are you ready for the coldest season the year?

DECATUR — Those traveling near LIFE Foursquare Church on Decatur’s northeast side can’t help but notice the bright display complete with dancing lights and Christmas scenes. These special features helped the church win this year’s “Let’s Keep Decatur Merry” competition…

DECATUR — Ireland McHood and her 4-year-old brother Griffin Hale brought matching stuffed giraffes to the Decatur Civic Center on Wednesday.

DECATUR — Workers from Decatur's Ameren Illinois Customer Care Center delivered 3,400 canned food items to the Northeast Community Fund on Wednesday, the company said. Ameren representatives presented an additional $5,900 to the Decatur food pantry.

CHICAGO — Illinois is no longer the nation's fifth-largest state.

Police on Tuesday night responded to two more instances of shots being fired on Decatur streets, following a pair of similar incidents the night before. It's unclear whether the shootings, one of which left multiple bullet holes in a house,…

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