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A new state on the way? More Illinois counties could vote to leave Chicago behind
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The IndependentA new state on the way? More Illinois counties could vote to leave Chicago behindMore than 30 counties have already approved the non-binding measure to leave Illinois
British Airways plane encounters drone ‘the size of four toasters’ after Heathrow take-off
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The IndependentBritish Airways flight encounters drone ‘the size of four toasters’The drone flew around 50 feet above the plane’s right wing at 12.08pm, BA pilot told air traffic control