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Duo Accused In 'Horrible, Painful' Starving Deaths Of Dogs

One dog was found dumped in a drainage ditch. Two people, including a former Petland employee, were arrested.

Workers At 64 IL Nursing Homes Reject Offer, Remain Set To Strike

Nursing home owners say SEIU Healthcare negotiators turned down an offer for a raise and hazard pay ahead of a strike planned for Friday.

Mall Reopenings: Chain Plans To Open 5 Malls May 31

Five Illinois malls are scheduled to reopen.

ExxonMobil Discrimination Suit Wins Key Pretrial Ruling

Lawyers for Amy Phillips say their client, who is gay, endured dozens of incidents of slurs about her being scrawled upon refinery walls and equipment.

'I Am Coming For Him:' Man Charged With Threatening DuPage County Board Chairman

Police say Broc Montgomery, 49, of Chicago, said, "Tell Dan Cronin that little (expletive) I am coming. I am coming for him."

Nurse 'Took Care Of My Dad As If He Was Her Father': Patch Hero

A family expresses gratitude for a front-line worker who was with their dad at the end.

Prisoner Escapes Using Other Detainee's ID, Disguise: Sheriff

A Cook County Jail detainee promised another prisoner set to be released on bond $1,000 to use his personal information, the sheriff said.

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