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Murder Charges Filed In Fatal Shooting Of 9-Year-Old Boy

UPDATE: Tips led to Darrell Johnson being charged with murder of 9-year-old Janari Ricks, Chicago's 38th juvenile homicide victim in 2020.

Third Man Charged In July 4th Murder Of 7-Year-Old Natalia Wallace

Police said 30-year-old Terrell Boyd, of Racine, Wisconsin, was arrested Monday evening in Racine and has been extradited to Chicago.

No Masks, No Distance: IL Wedding Pandemic Horrors For Vendors

"I truly love my brides and grooms, and then to be pressured to risk my life is extremely disappointing. I have an 80-year-old mom."

Family Produce Shop Reopens After Looting, Arson

Valle's Produce was set on fire during the night of May 31 following widespread looting and civil unrest across the city of Joliet.

Student's Wheelchair Flipped, Bus Driver Kept Going: Lawsuit

A school bus driver failed to secure the student's wheelchair, which laid on top of him for almost 20 minutes, according to a lawsuit.

Minnesota Man Accused Of Abducting Illinois Children

Police said Brennan is accused of not returning the two children to their guardian per a court order, and was arrested in Minnesota.

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• Divvy Bike Rider Hit By CTA Train
• Booze Slushies A Hit With Customers
• District Reverses Course, Will Reopen For Remote Learning Only
• Restaurants Reopen After Coronavirus Cases
• Woman Pinned Under SUV After Crash With Sheriff's Deputy
• Movie Inspired By Sandra Bland
• Restaurant Closes For 2-Day Cleaning Due To Coronavirus

Across America

• Trump: 'Can't Say One Way Or The Other' That Lewis Was Impressive
• Midwest States Begin To See Surge In Coronavirus Cases

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