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Illinois Militia Leader Convicted In Minnesota Mosque Bombing

A few hours after his conviction, Michael Hari called a newspaper to say he was beginning a hunger strike. A member of his group also said they planned a failed attack on an Illinois women's clinic.

Six Flags Offers Drive-Thru Holiday Experience

For the first time ever, Chicago area residents will get to drive through the theme park and enjoy the holiday lights from their cars.

Officer Charged In DUI Death Along I-55

Three felonies were filed against Joliet police officer Erin Zilka in the Jan. 19 collision that killed her passenger, a Berwyn officer.

Chicago Bears Cancel Practice After 4th Positive Coronavirus Test

"Obviously we're not exempt from this pandemic," Bears coach Matt Nagy said.

Woman, Teen Shot During Holdup Charged With Armed Robbery: Police

The duo faces armed robbery charges for attempting to hold up a liquor store before an employee pulled a gun and shot them, police said.

'Dreadhead Cowboy' Banned From Contact With His Horses

The activist was arrested after police say his horse was badly injured after a gallop on the Dan Ryan.

Coronavirus Cases Rise Again In Illinois, Nearly 200 More Dead

"We don't get out of this without mass vaccination," said Robert Citronberg, director of infectious disease at Advocate Aurora Health.

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• Illinois Cannabis Sales Flatten For First Time Since Coronavirus
• Hospitals Ready To Vaccinate Staff
• Nearly 145,000 Pending FOID Requests Take Average Of 121 Days In Illinois
• Former Lawmaker's Death Could Affect Federal Corruption Probes
• New Fox TV Show Takes Over Rialto For Filming: Exclusive
• Kane County Cougars Lose MLB Affiliation, Eye Partner League
• Intoxicated Woman Enters Wrong Joliet House, Picks Fight: Cops
• Fire Takes Home Of High Schooler For Second Time, Community Helps
• Doug's Dogs Gives 365 Free Hot Dogs Away To One Customer
• Former Fire Chief Dies Of Coronavirus

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• 5 Things To Know About Hanukkah Before Holiday Begins At Sundown

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