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Second-To-Last Illinois Sears Store Closing

Liquidation has begun and there's only one other Sears left in the state.

Shopper Flashes Gun After Being Asked To Wear Mask: Police

Police say the 51-year-old lifted his shirt to show his gun when an employee made the request.

Bomb Threat Closes Aurora University Thursday

A university employee received an emailed bomb threat Wednesday night, but it wasn't seen until after the "threat time" passed, police said.

Limited Vaccine Shipment A Challenge: Health Dept

The shipment of coronavirus vaccines received by Will County is not sufficient, according to County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant.

Fraternal Order Of Police Opposes Reform Bill

A survey of 1,500 officers reflects their lack of support for the criminal justice reform bill, which Gov. Pritzker is expected to sign.

Balta Out At WTTW Amid Firestorm Over Social Media Posts

The news director of the Chicago public television station and "Chicago Tonight" producer was hired in February 2020.

Mom Leaves 2 Kids Home Alone: Police

This 27-year-old woman drove to Indiana to give someone a massage at their residence, according to police.

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• 700 Coronavirus-Related Deaths In Kane Co. Since Pandemic's Start
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