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Angry Woman at Michaels Store Cries Discrimination for Being White, Voting Trump: Video

The offer of a $1 reusable bag erupted into a meltdown by a woman who proclaimed she had voted for Donald Trump and was being discriminated against by African-American employees at a Chicago arts and crafts store. As of Monday afternoon, a GoFundMe established for the store clerk had reached $6,700.

Cops Shot at by Car Passenger Near Midway Airport

A car passenger shot at Chicago police officers Monday about a half-mile from Midway Airport.

Joanna Krupa Performs Naked Mannequin Challenge in Chicago

Model and reality TV star Joanna Krupa found a way to put a less-is-more spin on the Mannequin Challenge over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Employee Shoots 2 Robbers in Rogers Park

An employee of a store that's just about a block south of Chicago's border with Evanston shot two people who attempted a robbery Sunday night.

'Unruly Passenger' Forces Chicago-to-China Flight to Land in Japan

An "unruly passenger" forced a Hong Kong-bound, United Airlines flight originating from O'Hare International Airport to be diverted to Japan.

Young Boy Found Wandering Streets Alone Reunited With His Family

An unidentified boy who was found Sunday wandering by himself on the West Side was reunited with his family, according to Chicago police.

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