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Pregnant Woman Finds Ants in Fountain Drink at BP Gas Station

“I set the cup down and the lid down and the ants start moving,” the 33-year-old Plainfield woman said.

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'Scum Like You': Accused Mom-and-Dad Killer Claims His Public Defender 'Detests' Him

John Granat wants a new lawyer and claims public defender told him, "I hate defending scum like you."

Chicago Woman Crowned Ireland's 2016 Rose of Tralee

Beverly's Maggie McEldowney is now officially Ireland's loveliest rose.

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Killing of Dwyane Wade's Cousin Yet Another Reason to 'VOTE TRUMP,' Tweets Trump

Outrage follows candidate's attempt to capitalize on young mother's shooting death to draw attention to his campaign. ALSO: Young Mom Shot Dead as She Pushed Newborn Baby in a Stroller Past Chicago School

'The Profit' Host Marcus Lemonis Sells Lake Forest Mansion for $2.7M But Takes a Loss

The cable TV personality bought the home for close to $5 million in 2005.

Tenacious Texter Really Wanted Hospital Hookup to Happen: Cops

He sent an awful lot of unwanted text messages, police said.

Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy Will Be Freed To Walk Among Us

Man who fantasized about kidnapping and killing was sentenced to probation but must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

Rhymefest Robbed at Gunpoint, Then Spurned by Chicago Police

Chicago Police apologize to the noted South Side songwriter.


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Apple-Picking Guide for the Chicago Area

As summer winds down, here is a look at apple orchards already open, or opening soon, in the Chicago area.


Zika Fear Brings Pregnant Woman to Illinois from Florida

But Illinois cases of Zika are growing in number, putting the state among top 25 percent of those with reported infections.

‘Blowing the Head Off’ Cop Threat Lands Woman in Trouble With Law: Police

The woman was “obscene, lewd lascivious, filthy or indecent,” according to Romeoville police.

Chicago Police 'Not Tough,' Says Donald Trump

The killing in the city could stop in "one week" if police were "being very much tougher than they are now," Trump said.

Easter Seals at Fault For Mentally Ill Man’s Choking Death: Lawsuit

The mentally ill, developmentally disabled man was living at an Easter Seals house in Plainfield when he choked to death, the lawsuit said.

Plainfield Man Kills Himself After Shooting Employee at Business: Police

The 47-year-old man fired three shots at an employee at HellermannTyton, hitting him in the shoulder and leg.

Mom Who Killed Disabled Daughter Granted Bail During Appeal

Bonnie Liltz, of Schaumburg, could be released from jail as soon as Thursday after an appellate court's unusual decision.

Groundbreaking Set for Luxury Movie Theatre in Frankfort

Construction will soon start rolling on Emagine Theatres coming soon to vacant Dominick's in Frankfort.

New Lenox Man Pleads Guilty in After Leaving OD'ing Pal Out in the Cold to Die

"All I can say is, 'I'm sorry,'" Nicholas DePratt told a judge.

Police Chase Follows 2 Gunpoint Carjackings in 3 Hours

Evanston Police later spotted the two stolen vehicles, chased them and recovered both, and also found a gun.

7th-Grade Student Produces YouTube Video on Bullying

Jonah Maxwell's video focuses on the effects of bullying in an age of iPhones, Internet and social media.

Accused Back-to-School Shoplifter Helped by 14-Year-Old Relative: Prosecutor

Prosecutor said pair stole 90 items from the Walmart Supercenter in Bedford Park.

2016 Olympics: North Shore-Trained Rhythmic Gymnast Makes History in Rio

The 11th-place finish by Libertyville's Laura Zeng is the highest finish for the U.S. in rhythmic gymnastics since 1984.

Democrat Gabby Giffords Endorses Republican Sen. Mark Kirk

The support comes the same day Kirk made headlines for calling President Barack Obama "drug dealer in chief" over U.S-Iran prisoner deal.

'Billy Graham' for Muslims Committed Sexual Assaults at Suburban Islamic School

Mohammed Abdullah Saleem, 77, touched the student inappropriately on dozens of occasions and sexually assaulted the former staff member.

Cops Rock Car to Wake Driver Asleep at the Wheel

Lake Forest police also found cocaine in the Waukegan man's wallet after they woke him up.

Shooting Victim Dies 25 Years After Gunshot Wound to Spine

The 41-year-old man reportedly died as a result of complications from the injury. His death was ruled a homicide.

Bingo Hall Armed Robber Tackled by Good Samaritan: Police

After taking $4,000 in cash, he was tackled as he ran for the door.


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