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Heartwarming Rescue: Two abandoned dogs—Bird (a chihuahua mix) and Dee (a German shepherd)—were found together on Chicago train tracks, went viral, and were adopted as a bonded pair after a stay at the Anti-Cruelty Society. NBA Draft Buzz: Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz lit up the combine shooting drills in Chicago, turning strong numbers into more draft chatter. Local Sports Good News: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois cut the ribbon on a new outdoor basketball court in Springfield, funded through a community connections grant and backed by the Springfield Police Department. Public Safety Training: The Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center is training Illinois educators and law enforcement on spotting early warning signs of targeted violence. Tragic Loss: UIC sprinter Sariyah Watson died after a wrong-way crash in Aurora while traveling for Mother’s Day. Illinois Policy Watch: An Illinois House bill would regulate faster e-bikes and similar devices with registration, insurance, and driver’s license rules.

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