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Double Homicide As Couple Found Dead; Woman Charged With Murder

Police found Noreen S. Gilard, 69, and Leonard J. Gilard, 73, dead inside their home. Authorities believe the woman charged with first-degree murder and two counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle in the killings was a friend or girlfriend of the couple's son.

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Why Did Pritzker Party In A Crowd Despite His Coronavirus Advice?

KONKOL COLUMN: Gov. Pritzker celebrates President Trump's demise in a crowd like it's a holiday party that he doesn't recommend you attend.

Restaurant Loses Restraining Order Blocking Indoor Dining Ban

“Simply put, (FoxFire) has neither pled nor presented evidence that the cure is worse than the disease,” an Illinois appellate court said.

'Chance The Snapper' Catcher 'Alligator Robb' Needs Heart Surgery

Frank Robb gained fame in 2019 after he caught "Chance the Snapper" in the Humboldt Park Lagoon. Now he needs your help.

Underwood Pulls Ahead Of Oberweis As More Mail-In Votes Counted

Mail-in votes from Lake County put Underwood ahead in the still-tight race, despite Oberweis declaring victory.

Biden Transition Team Has Chicago Connection

Doctor Julie Morita was the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.

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