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Chantel and her sister were found on a Chicago street alone late Sunday.
Chantel and her sister were found on a Chicago street alone late Sunday. (Chicago Police Department)

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Young Sisters Found Alone On Street, Parents Sought

Police are looking for the parents of two young girls, ages 1 and 5, who were found along in the street late Sunday evening. The girls were taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where they are listed in good condition.

Dad Accused In Child Abduction Arrested In Cook County: Sheriff

He's accused of taking the 2-month-old after a domestic disturbance. He was arrested in the Chicago area and more charged could be pending.

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Anonymous Seventh-Grader's Note Makes Honor Flight Veterans Day

A student's anonymous note and bag of treats touches a Vietnam War veteran: "It made my day. I'm still thinking about it."

High School Halts Hybrid Learning Due To Coronavirus

Administrators said the district will stick with a fully remote learning schedule until after the Thanksgiving holiday, at the earliest.

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Will-Kankakee Coronavirus Hospitalization Rate Up 60% In A Week

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday that intensive care units in Region 7's hospitals had only 23 beds remaining.

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