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Senate Republicans release 940-page bill for Trump’s agenda as they race to vote this weekend

1 day ago | nbcchicago.com | Sahil Kapur |Scott Wong |Frank Thorp V

Moments before midnight, Senate Republican leaders released text of their 940-page bill on Friday, with the goal of beginning votes on it Saturday. GOP lawmakers are racing to pass the sweeping package for President Donald Trump’s agenda by a self-imposed deadline of July 4, but it continues to face hurdles along the way. And it’s unclear if Senate Republicans have enough votes to begin debate on it.
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband and their dog lie in state

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | John Hanna |Steve Karnowski

Gilbert the golden retriever was home with Democratic leader and Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband when a gunman fatally shot the couple and mortally wounded their beloved dog. And he was with them again Friday when the Hortmans lay in state at the Capitol in St. Paul. He is all but certainly the first dog to receive the honor, having been put down after being badly injured in the attack.
Luxury department store with ‘chic’ cafe coming to north suburban shopping center as part of revamp

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Francie Swidler

Another tenant has been confirmed for the revamped Plaza del Lago shopping center in suburban Wilmette — and it's a "small, luxury department store."Space 519, which also has a location off the Magnificent Mile in Chicago's Gold Coast, is set to open at the suburban shopping center this summer. According to owners, the store will offer designer women's clothing and accessories, fine jewelry, gifts, along with luxury home goods, beauty and apothecary products.
"Golden Bachelor’s" Mel Owens shares strict rules for potential partners

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Gabrielle Chung

"The Golden Bachelor's" Mel Owens isn't looking for just anybody to steal him away for a second. In fact, the Los Angeles Rams alum had a specific age limit when it came to casting women for his season. As he put it to producers when they asked him his preferences, "45 to 60, just being honest.""'If they’re 60 or over, I’m cutting them,'" he recounted telling one producer during a recent appearance on MGoBlue Podcasts With Jon Jansen.
This 2-hour window is the best time of day to take a nap, sleep doctor says

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Caroline Kee

Getting enough sleep is easier said than done — that's where napping comes in handy. Whether you're looking to catch up on rest after a sleepless night or relax in the afternoon, napping is an effective way to help you feel more rested and has a number of benefits. We all know that sleep is important. Healthy adults need to get at least seven hours of sleep a night on a regular basis for optimal health, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. However, many of us don't sleep enough.
Fearing deportation, more immigrant parents designating caregivers for kids

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Oscar Margain

More and more immigrant parents are making the choice to designate someone to care for their children if they're detained and deported. They've realized how real this situation has become and they feel torn: They either get deported with their children — in many cases, back to the country they fear returning to — or be separated and leave their children here with someone they trust. "They need to be prepared," warned Brazilian-American Center Executive Director Liliane Costa.
Treasury yields inch higher as investors await the Fed’s preferred inflation print

2 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Sawdah Bhaimiya

U.S. Treasury yields inched higher on Friday as investors awaited the release of a key inflation measure preferred by the Federal Reserve, as well as monitored U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats against Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. At 5:22 a.m. ET, the 10-year Treasury yield was up over one basis point to 4.274%, while the 2-year yield moved 3 basis points higher to 3.75%. The 30-year yield was little changed at 4.827%.
Austin fire that left 3 dead, 3 others injured investigated as arson

3 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Randy Gyllenhaal

A fire Thursday morning at a mixed-use apartment building in Chicago's Austin neighborhood that left three people dead and three others injured is being investigated as arson, according to officials. Police said a 5-year-old boy, 32-year-old woman and 76-year-old man were killed in the fire, with a 4-year-old boy in critical condition among the others injured. One person remains unaccounted for. The fire, at 5222 W. North Ave., was put out just before 4 a.m. Thursday, fire officials said.
Yankees unveil must-see George Costanza bobblehead for upcoming 'Seinfeld Night'

3 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Mike Gavin

The New York Yankees will once again honor their assistant to the traveling secretary. The team unveiled a George Costanza bobblehead that will be given away for Seinfeld Night on Aug. 21 when the Yankees host the Boston Red Sox. The first 18,000 fans in attendance will receive a figurine of Costanza napping under his desk – as he did in an episode of “Seinfeld” when the character worked for the organization.
Watch baby deer get apprehended while trying to break into Georgia jail

3 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Mike Gavin

So, a baby deer tries to break into jail…What sounds like the start of a bad joke became a reality last week in Georgia. Body cam video captured a Coweta County deputy capturing a fawn that was attempting to breach the fence of a jail. “Come here, come here, come here,” the deputy said as the panicked animal paced back and forth before trying to squeeze between the fence rails.