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Abandoned Newborn Twins Could Have Been Saved By Safe Haven Law

"The Safe Haven Law was passed on Aug. 1, 2001. She allegedly abandoned her children in 2003. The law did exist — she had an out," the founder and president of Rest In His Arms said of the woman accused in the deaths of her newborn twin sons 17 years ago.

Off-Duty Cop Fatally Shot Son: Report

Chicago police say an off-duty officer was involved in a "domestic-related" shooting death "during a physical altercation."

Joliet Teen Claudia Contreras Still Missing: Police

Joliet police are trying to get the word out in hopes of finding the 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Nov. 30.

IL Coronavirus Update Dec. 9: 8,256 New Infections, 179 More Dead

New infections have declined slightly, but the state is still in the "danger zone," officials said, and deaths remain near record highs.

Buy A Bag Of CFD Lt. Williams' Fave Popcorn At Let's Get Poppin'

A portion of sales will go to his family.

Woman Finds 19 Postal Service Packages In Trash

U.S. Postal Service woes continue to plague the area, an alderman says.

Officer Paid $87,720 To Stay Home 11 Months: Exclusive

She's charged with DUI in a crash that killed another suburban officer.

Record 6.1M Illinoisans Voted In 2020, Highest Turnout Since 1992

Not in nearly 3 decades have a greater percentage of Illinoisans turned out to vote in a presidential election — all despite the pandemic.

Centenarian Sister Jean Believes Good Will Come Out Of Pandemic

Loyola's 101-year-old chaplain and trusted adviser has endured 20 COVID-19 tests, Zoom fatigue, and yet maintains a positive outlook on life

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