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Doctor, Niece Accused In $1.2M Medicaid Fraud Case

A Cook County doctor and his niece from Matteson are facing charges in a massive medicaid fraud case.

Chicago-Area Malls Closed Thanksgiving, Open Black Friday 2020

From The Promenade to Old Orchard, Water Tower Place, Fox Valley, Oakbrook and more, here's the hours for Chicago-area malls.

Blackhawks Tap Kendall Coyne Schofield As Development Coach

The suburban native breaks another barrier by becoming the first-ever female player development coach for the Chicago Blackhawks.

IL: New Coronavirus Cases Remain Below 10K For Second Day

The test positivity rate and hospitalizations fell Tuesday, but hospitals are still overburdened, officials warn.

2 Adults, Juvenile Charged In Verizon Store Robbery

Police say the suspects were involved in a brief chase.

Woman Charged With Stealing $9,900 Puppy

Police say the woman, 22, hid the Yorkshire terrier puppy in her jacket and left the Petland store.

Retired Chief Who Took Bullet For Reagan Named Interim Chief For Mokena

The decision comes after the village received a letter of "no confidence" in Chief Steve Vaccaro.

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