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Santa Tells Boy No Nerf Guns, NRA Makes Him Lifetime Member

"The North Pole doesn't need any commies," a pro-gun Santa says in a new ad from the National Rifle Association featuring the 4-year-old, who burst into tears after an Illinois mall Santa told him no Nerf gun.

Parents Charged After Child Hospitalized, Found 'Severely Malnourished' In Harvard

A mother and father were charged after their malnourished six-year-old child was found and had to be taken to the hospital.

Pritzker Plans Nearly $711 Billion In Cuts To Bridge Budget Gap

The governor said cuts will have a "real human impact" and blasted the GOP for not providing solutions as the state faces a $3.9B shortfall.

Triple Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, Including 16-Year-Old

Two people were killed, including a 16-year-old boy, and another was critically injured in a triple shooting Tuesday.

Opossum Sneaks Into Delivery Box

The resident managed to snap a photo of the furry intruder.

Vaccines Do Not Contain Tracking Chips: Ezike

"For one, the vaccine does not contain a tracking chip," she said. "There is no evidence to show that it causes infertility. Thirdly, getting the vaccine cannot result in you getting COVID-19."

Accused Child Abductor Faces More Charges: Police

Federal criminal charges have been added to the charges in Will County for a 22-year-old Ohio man arrested in September 2019 in connection with the abduction of a 13-year-old girl from Wilmington.

Illinois Father and Daughter Die In N.C. Car Accident: Report

The 15-year-old led her team in a championship in October, newspaper says.

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• Mayor Retiring
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• Sheriff Uses Armored Truck To End Standoff
• Man, 23, Missing
• Woman Killed As Car Hits Tree
• Trespass Warnings For Beach Metal Detector Enthusiasts: Blotter
• Some Illinois Hospitals Still Waiting For Vaccine Shipments
• Chicago Teachers Union Concerned Over Air Quality As Students Return
• Video Shows Accused Killer Escape Prisoner Van Outside A McDonald's
• IL Town Is Safest Place To Raise Children

Across America

• McConnell Warns GOP Against Electoral College Fight In Congress
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