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Man Fatally Shot 'Woman He Loved' On I-90 Ramp: Police

"Self-defense or not, I (messed) up. I killed the woman I loved," police say he told them.

Negligence Claims Filed On Behalf Of Men Shot By Illinois Teen

Claims for $10 million filed on behalf of two men who were shot by Illinois teen Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest accuse the city of Kenosha of neglect.

Progressive Now Represents 3rd Congressional District

La Grange's Marie Newman votes for Nancy Pelosi as House speaker.

First Chicago-Area Baby Born In New Year

Maverick Franco, the first announced baby to be born in Chicago area in 2021, makes his debut a minute after midnight on Jan. 1.

More Contagious Coronavirus Variant: IL Officials On The Lookout

The new strain was found in the U.K. and may be up to 70 times more contagious, health officials say.

Man Bites Detective After Filing False Gunshot Claim: Police

Police say he actually shot himself by accident, but claimed he was shot while purchasing a gun.

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• Driver's Facilities To Reopen Tuesday With Precautions
• Haircut Led To Couple's COVID Deaths: Family
• Carolers Raise $2K For Food Pantry
• Police Arrest Purse Snatcher
• 1 Killed, 1 Hurt In New Year's Eve Shooting
• Car Stolen During Test Drive: Police
• Some Teachers Refusing To Return To Classroom Over COVID Concerns
• Zoo Closes Over COVID Pandemic
• CTA Offers Free Masks On Some Lines
• Kane Co. Starts 2021 With Deadliest Day Of Coronavirus Pandemic

Across America

• Fauci: Increasing Vaccinations is a 'Glimmer of Hope'
• Trump Urges Georgia AG To Find Votes; Official Disputes Trump

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