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NASCAR to Return to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026

NASCAR to Return to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026

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CHICAGO — After more than five years, NASCAR's adrenaline-pumping action will finally make a return to the Chicagoland Speedway. NASCAR announced on Wednesday that racers will make their long-awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway, in Joliet, on July 4 and 5 in 2026, for the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and ARCA Menards Series races. “We're thrilled to bring NASCAR racing and the Cup Series’ Next Gen race car to Chicagol…See the Story

Hiker Dies After Venomous Snake Bite, Tennessee Officials Say

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Hiker Dies After Venomous Snake Bite, Tennessee Officials Say

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Timber rattlesnakes are the "largest, and the most dangerous of the four venomous snakes" in Tennessee, according to the Wildlife Resources Agency.See the Story

TSA Bans New Items in Checked Bags. These Other Weird Things Are Fine Though. See the List

Travel · United States

TSA Bans New Items in Checked Bags. These Other Weird Things Are Fine Though. See the List

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The TSA banned three new items in checked bags. Find out what you can and can't bring on your next flight out of Illinois.See the Story

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