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Mom Made Up Story About Missing Girl: Police

The 38-year-old faces a disorderly conduct charge and the 3-year-old is in her father's custody.

Legendary Chicago Newsman Joel Daly Dies At 86

Daly wasn't just known for his work in the news. He was a country singer, pilot and author. He went to law school, played Atticus Finch in a production of "To Kill a Mockingbird," and even dabbled in yodeling.

Coroner IDs Teen Fatally Shot By Police

The 19-year-old's family wants answers after he and a suburban woman were both shot by police in their vehicle.

Coronavirus Case Closes Driver Services Facility

The facility will be shut down for the next two weeks with all employees quarantining after one tested positive.

Meijer Hiring 400 Seasonal Workers At Chicago-Area Stores

Meijer is hiring 400 seasonal workers at its Chicago-area stores, including stockers, cake decorators, shift workers, meat cutters and more.

These Restaurants Say They'll Defy Indoor Dining Ban

Mitigations call for the shutdown of indoor dining and bar service, but several restaurants say they will remain open.

'Dump Trump' Sign Leads To Vandalism

Sarah Rinehard said despite the theft and damage, she is "not going to be silenced," because this year is about making a "moral stance."

Also Worth a Look Today

• Iconic Restaurant Closing
• Long Wait Times At The Polls
• Mercedes Hijacked
• Wedding Venue Can Hold Last Weddings Of Season: Judge
• Cause Of Barge Explosion Released
• 10 IL Colleges Ranked Among World's Best
• Widow Of Man Who Died In Police Custody Runs For City Council
• Driver Caught With Meth: Police
• Aurora Police Chief Is Finalist For Top Job At Nashville PD
• Students' Return To School Could Be Delayed As Cases Surge
• Coronavirus Surge: Chicago Sets Business Curfew As Cases Spike

Across America

• Iran, Russia Meddling In U.S. Presidential Election: Officials
• Senate Panel Advances Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court Nomination

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