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Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41. ⁠
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NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing announced Busch's death on Thursday.⁠
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"We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community," NASCAR said in a statement.⁠
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Busch was one of the most prolific drivers in NASCAR history. He had 63 Cup Series wins and won the 2015 and 2019 series titles. Busch is the winningest driver in NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts and Craftsman Truck series history, with 102 and 69 wins, respectively.⁠
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NBC Chicago

BREAKING: Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions have been overturned and a new trial has been ordered in the killings of his wife and son.

Read more: www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/ale…

#AlexMurdaugh #murdertrial #murder #Crime #truecrime

1 week ago | [YT] | 73

NBC Chicago

NBC 5 ORIGINAL FILM | Separation: A State Without Chicago

As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, some Illinois residents and activists are asking the question: what would happen if the state were to split in two?

“Separation: A State Without Chicago” examines the idea, the individuals trying to bring it to life, and the potential consequences of a 51st state being carved out of the Land of Lincoln.

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NBC Chicago

Ted Turner, the high-flying media tycoon, entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded CNN and revolutionized American cable television, died on Wednesday. He was 87.

Read more: www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/ted…

#tedturner #celebritynews #media #cnn #business

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 112

NBC Chicago

Billy Donovan is "stepping away" as head coach for the Chicago Bulls, the team announced Tuesday.

Full story here: www.nbcchicago.com/chicago-sports-bears-sox-cubs-b…

#billydonovan #chicagobulls #nba #basketball #sportsnews

1 month ago | [YT] | 63

NBC Chicago

A busy stretch of I-64 in Illinois near St. Louis remains closed after a truck hit an overhead sign overnight, with shocking photos showing the aftermath with beams of metal collapsed on the road.

Photos shared by the Illinois Department of Transportation showed the damage, with two giant green road signs over the interstate nearly touching the road, with the metal structure crushed and folded.

Tap here for the latest details: www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/giant-illinois-inter…

#illinois #stlouis #idot #transportation #traffic

1 month ago | [YT] | 82

NBC Chicago

Attorney General Pam Bondi has been fired, a senior administration official and a source familiar with the matter told NBC News. Read more here: www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/tru…

#pambondi #donaldtrump #politics #unitedstates #america

1 month ago | [YT] | 422

NBC Chicago

Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents — has died at 86.

Read more: www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/entertainment-new…

#chucknorris #martialarts #inmemory #celebritynews #hollywood

2 months ago | [YT] | 671

NBC Chicago

State Rep. La Shawn Ford has claimed victory in the closely contested race to replace Rep. Danny Davis, who is retiring in the seventh district.

Tap the 🔗 to learn more: www.nbcchicago.com/illinois-election-2026/la-shawn…

#cookcounty #elections #nbc #illinoisprimary

2 months ago | [YT] | 47

NBC Chicago

Daniel Biss wins the Democratic nomination in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, defeating Kat Abughazaleh, NBC News projects

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#cookcounty #elections #nbc #illinoisprimary #katabughazaleh

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