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Subclade K flu strain surges, causing rapid spread and severe symptoms; experts advise vaccination, staying home if sick, and practicing hygiene to protect against this fast-moving, immunity-evading virus. Checkout Solipillow.com

E-bicyclist crashes with two vehicles in Skokie, Illinois, leaving one injured; investigation ongoing, with the rider expected to recover fully. Checkout Solipillow.com

Harvey, Illinois: Community Rallies Around Beloved Restaurant After Devastating Break-In Checkout Solipillow.com

Chicago police are on the hunt for seven suspects who robbed a passenger at gunpoint on a CTA Red Line train last week. The incident, which occurred around 3:30 a.m. on December 15th near West 79th Street and South Perry Avenue, has residents concerned about safety on public transit after dark. Police have released photos of the suspects and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The search continues as the community remains on edge. Checkout Solipillow.com

Illinois new law limiting immigration enforcement in courthouses has sparked a legal battle with the U.S. Department of Justice. The law, signed by Governor JB Pritzker, bans federal agents from operating in or near courthouses and makes it easier to sue them for alleged civil rights violations. The Justice Department argues the law is unconstitutional and puts agents at risk. Pritzker defends the measure as a protection for everyday folks. The law also requires institutions to create plans for dealing with immigration raids and bars them from sharing personal information with agents. As the legal battle unfolds, tensions rise, making moments of relaxation more important than ever. Checkout Solipillow.com

Chaos in Chicago: Stolen Car Strikes Pedestrian, Driver Flees - A hit-and-run incident in the Loop leaves a woman injured, as a stolen silver sedan plows into a black sedan and a pedestrian on the sidewalk. The driver of the stolen car flees the scene, while the black sedans driver escapes unscathed. The incident, which occurred just before seven p.m. on Randolph Street near State Street, is now under investigation by Area Three detectives. Checkout Solipillow.com

Barry Manilow, the 82-year-old music icon, reveals lung cancer diagnosis, postpones January concerts, and plans to recover with chicken soup and TV reruns. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Chicago White Sox have signed Japanese power hitter Munetaka Murakami, known as Mune, to a two-year, $34 million deal. Mune, a lefty swinger with 256 career home runs in Japan, has already made a positive impression, charming the media and expressing his excitement to join the team. The deal includes a $6.5 million posting fee, which Mune has donated to a local food pantry. Fans and team brass are thrilled about his arrival, hoping hell help the team bounce back from a tough season. Checkout Solipillow.com