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US: Chemical Plant Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Southwest Chicago Suburb

A large fire broke out Wednesday evening at the Koppers chemical plant in Stickney, a southwest suburb of Chicago, sending a massive plume of dark smoke visible for miles along Interstate 55. The blaze was subsequently extinguished, and air quality testing showed no impact on the surrounding area, though residents were advised to keep their windows closed as a precaution.

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US: Man Dead as Natural Gas Explosion in Crestwood, IL

A man was killed and a home destroyed in a suspected natural gas explosion in Crestwood, a southwest suburb of Chicago, on Thursday, June 12. The exact cause of the blast and subsequent fire remains under investigation.

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US: Large Hail Hits Chicago Metro Area Amid Tornado-Warned Storms

A powerful mix of rain, hail, and tornadoes hit the Chicago area as severe storms due to a cold front pummeled Illinois on Tuesday, February 27. Multiple tornadoes were reported amid tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm watches popping up one after the other as the weather system moved eastward. This video shows large hail falling in Darien, a southwestern suburb of Chicago.

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Two women comfort each other by hugging in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A teen lights a candle at a candlelight vigil in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Teens light candles at a candlelight vigil in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A police officer walks past a makeshift floral vigil in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An anti-gun violence sign is seen at a candlelight vigil in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People comfort each other at a candlelight vigil in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Teens comfort each other by hugging after a prayer vigil in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman leaves a message on a heart-shaped sign honoring victim Kevin McCarthy after a prayer vigil in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People leave messages on heart-shaped signs honoring victim Kevin McCarthy after a prayer vigil in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man prays at a candlelight vigil in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the media and residents in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-MASS SHOOTING VICTIMS-MOURNING

(220706) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Two women comfort each other by hugging in Highland Park, suburb of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, July 5, 2022. People held mourning services for a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in downtown Highland Park on July 4. The death toll of the mass shooting has risen to seven, as police updated the number of people wounded to 46. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)

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Suspect of mass shooting in Chicago suburb charged with 7 counts of 1st-degree murder

STORY: Suspect of mass shooting in Chicago suburb charged with 7 counts of 1st-degree murder DATELINE: July 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:19 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of community members attending a vigil honoring the victims of the Fourth of July parade mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois 2. various of heart-shaped boards each with a victim's name 3. various of chalk painting 4. various of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivering a speech in Highland Park, Illinois STORYLINE: Robert Crimo III, the 22-year-old suspect of a mass shooting during an Independence Day parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park on Monday, has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder. Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart announced the charge at a news conference on Tuesday. If convicted, the suspect will face a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. More charges against Crimo III will be issued, Rinehart said. At another news