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Man Hid 3 Months At Chicago Airport Due To Virus: Police

The California man is accused of showing airport staff a stolen employee ID badge and was "scared to go home due to COVID," Assistant States Attorney Kathleen Hagerty said.

Candidate Under Investigation In 2019 Shooting: Police

The city council candidate was under investigation.

Illinois Coronavirus Update Jan. 19: 4,318 New Cases, 33 Deaths

Most Illinois regions have seen the strictest tier of coronavirus mitigations lifted as the state adopts new hospital capacity metrics.

Oscar Mayer Hiring 'Hotdoggers' To Drive Giant Wienermobile

Imagine yourself driving across America behind the wheel of 27-foot-long Wienermobile. Oscar Mayer is now hiring "hotdoggers" for 2021.

'Smash & Grab' Burglary At Target: iPhones Stolen

Police said two men smashed the front window of Target, taking multiple iPhones, and fled in a dark Range Rover.

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