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Severely Neglected Senior Covered in Bedsores and Fecal Matter Found in Apartment: Cops

Cousin charged with criminal neglect after 76-year-old woman is found during police well being check.

Lockport Biz Owner Pulls Down Snarky Transgender Sign

People have lost their sense of humor, says Richard Tisch. Business owner says it was just a joke and he doesn't deserve to be called a bigot.

Feds Seize Sweet Stash in 195-Barrel Chicago Honey Raid

U.S. investigators recently uncovered more than 60 tons of the "liquid gold" after being tipped off by a honey packer, they said.

Northbrook Residents Turn On Buckingham Fountain for Summer

Melinda and Samantha Karson earned the honor after winning a ComEd contest on offering ways to save energy.

Security Line at Midway Airport is How Long? Video

Really, really long. Like, pack a sandwich for your wait long. One Chicago traveler shared a video of his pre-flight security line journey.

Taser Deployed During Midway Airport Baggage Claim Fight: Police

A 27-year-old woman was arrested and charges are pending, Chicago Police News Affairs says. Video captures noisy melee in baggage claim area

Single Dad with Muscular Dystrophy Vying for Mobility Van in National Contest

Gregory McGuire is hoping the mobility van will allow him to spend more quality time with his 6-year-old twins.

What's a Fair Punishment for Mom Who Fed Disabled Daughter Lethal Pills?

Bonnie Liltz pleaded guilty Tuesday to involuntary manslaughter in the case. Should she go to prison? Or just get probation?

New Lenox Music Student to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Once-in-a-lifetime chance for local students, from kindergarten through high school to perform as soloists on the grand stage.

Son Accused of Taping Elderly Dad's Mouth Shut and Poking Him with Scissors

Prosecutor said son threatened to cut his dad into pieces if he did not withdraw $400 from ATM.

Doctor Who Defaced Tombstone of Lawyer's Daughter Gets Out of Jail After 2 Days, Must Hold Down Job

The judge said the doctor must hold down a job while his medical license remains suspended.

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Chicagoan Likely Faked Ridiculous Cubs World Series Bet

Lifelong Cubs fan Don Majewski says he bet his life savings on the Cubs winning it all this year.

Trial Set for Mom Accused of Killing Cat in Elmhurst

The woman reportedly held down the family cat while her daughter stabbed it to death, prosecutors say.

Passerby Saved Woman After Her Boyfriend Stabbed Her Twice Outside Walmart: Cops

The boyfriend stabbed her in the thigh and the arm as he had her pinned down in the parking lot, police said.

Plainfield Man in Critical Condition After Jumping from Airport Terminal

The 22-year-old man was trying to get away from police when he jumped from an upper-level terminal to a lower one.

Wheaton Kindergarten Student Dies After Being Hit by Car

John RuatPuia, 6, died Wednesday after being hit by a car last week in Wheaton.

Glenview Lawyer Guilty After Telling Tales of Rape, Murder on U.S. Asylum Papers

Prosecutors accused Robert DeKelaita of filing false applications to the feds so his foreign clients would be given asylum in this country.

Listeria Hysteria: The Bug That Won't Go Away

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Lawyer Ticketed For Allegedly Leaving Scene of Accident

The other driver picked her out of a photo lineup, police said.

Joliet Educator Takes Second in 'Jeopardy' Teachers Tournament

Kaberi Chakrabarty will take home $50,000 and a $2,500 grant for classroom projects.

Intoxicated Teen Died After Backyard Wrestling Match: Cops

A witness said the wrestling was “playful,” police said.

Evergreen Park Man to be Ordained by Archbishop Cupich

Soon-to-be priest Matt Litak's first assignment for Archdiocese of Chicago will be at Christ the King Parish in Beverly.

Appeal Goes Against Wieners Circle in Suit Over Woman's Broken Arm

Woman claims hostile atmosphere at Lincoln Park favorite caused her injury in 2011.

Store Customers Hold Man Accused of Choking Young Girl in Public Restroom

A 33-year-old has been held without bond after the incident in the South Loop.

Body Found in Lake Michigan Identified as Missing Medical Student

The remains of Ambrose Monye were found over the weekend in the water at Promontory Point.

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• Teen Drove into Cop 'Like a Bug on His Windshield': State's Attorney
• Random Act of Kindness Not So Kind
• 6 Bags of Heroin Found 'Protruding from Crevice' of Man's Buttocks: Prosecutor
• Grandma Beaten By Granddaughter After Babysitting Great-Granddaughter For 5 Days: Cops
• New Lenox Woman Stabbed to Death by Domestic Partner: Police
• Alcohol Believed to be a Factor in Fatal Crash Into Middle School
• Ex-Northwestern U. Cop Faces More Child Pornography Charges
• Cop Beat Up By Wrigley Field Thieves: Police
• Father 'Downed' Beers at Cubs Game Before Driving with Unbuckled Toddler: Police
• Ex-Rolling Meadows Teacher From Palatine Charged in '70s Sex Assault Case

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