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Bus Driver Slapped 4-Year-Old Special Needs Child: Cops
The impact of the slap can be heard in the audio footage from onboard the bus, police said.
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'And Then There Were 2': Conjoined Twins Pull Through Separation Surgery
The 13-month-old boys from Braidwood, Illinois, have moved hearts nationwide. The big surgery was successful, but other challenges await.
Personal Trainer Accused of Knowingly Spreading HIV to 3 Women
The 46-year-old Wilmette man worked as the personal trainer for all three women, prosecutors say.
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2 Police Videos Show Violent Struggle After Chicago Officer Decides Not to Shoot
Watch as Taser proves ineffective and 2 police officers are joined by others in subduing a combative man. One officer was hospitalized. WITH:
Two Nicor Gas Workers Injured, Townhouse Units Destroyed in Romeoville Explosion
Two Nicor Gas workers injured and two townhouse units have been destroyed in a massive fire and explosion caused by a gas leak, according to the Village of Romeoville. PLUS:
Evanston Ranked Among Smartest Small Towns in America
The city that's home to Northwestern University was beat out by only one other Big Ten school.
I-355 Jumper Parked on Interstate, Leaped to Death: Cops
The jumper was a 22-year-old from Naperville, police said.
Manhattan Makes Mom's Handicapped Bike Dream Happen
Ian Crapia suffers from a seizure disorder that renders him unable to do most things. But now there's one he can check off his list.
Man Using Orland Hills Address No Longer Wanted to Fly Plane, Instructor Fought for Control: Report
Initial investigation points to suicide as the cause of a small plane crash. No signs of terrorism found in student pilot's dwelling.
Barrington Cafe Has Best Doughnuts in State: Buzzfeed
The Heart of Europe Cafe serves up the best doughnut in Illinois, according to Buzzfeed.
» ACROSS NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Police Offering $10,000 Reward for Information on Bolingbrook Girl's Disappearance
A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of whoever was involved in the disappearance of Rachel Marie Mellon 20 years ago.
Is a Sweetened Drink Tax in Cook County a Sour Idea?
The county board president pledged not to raise taxes in 2018 and '19 if the tax is approved. Is that worth paying more for pop?
TSA officials discovered the weapon during a checkpoint screening Thursday morning. A bullet also was in the handgun's chamber.
Stabbed Woman’s Friend Thinks Dying Phone Call Is ‘Prank,’ Hangs Up on Her
The woman’s ex is accused of murdering her before jumping out a window to his own death.
Couple Says 'I Do' While Riding the 'L' Around Chicago
The ceremony was ideal for the couple, given that the bride has a map of the "L" tattooed on her arm, the bridegroom said.
Family Rousted Out of Home by Police in Mistaken Raid
The children in the Sycamore house came out with their hands up, then police realized their error.
Cops Who Allegedly Sodomized Man With Screwdriver Need to Be Fired: Online Petition
The 2 CPD officers were found liable for an unreasonable search in a 2007 civil trial, but they are still on the force.
Will the former talk show host deliver a top 10 list on why Illinois voters should elect the Democratic candidate to the U.S. Senate?
Woodridge Golfers Discover Body In River Near Course
The golfers found the man's body Saturday morning.
Derrick Rose Gang-Rape Case: Detective Investigating Allegations Dead; Judge Won't Declare Mistrial
A Los Angeles investigator in the criminal probe of the ex-Chicago Bulls star died after being shot in the chest Tuesday afternoon.
» CUBS IN THE PLAYOFFS
Cubs Games Come on Too Late for Plainfield Girl, So She Writes to MLB Commissioner
An 8-year-old Plainfield girl just loves watching the Chicago Cubs play, but sometimes she has to go to bed before she can see it. So, she took matters into her own hands.
Wrigley Field's 'Pink Hat Guy' is From Highland Park
Jim Anixter has been in the front row behind home plate for half-a-century, and since 1990, has donned the famous pink hat.
Evanston Native Catches Jake Arrieta's Home Run Ball
Current San Francisco resident and longtime Cubs fan Ed Baum will give the ball back to Arrieta.
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- Are Bob Newhart and Lance Briggs the Best Celebrity Cubs Fans?
- Do Cubs Need Phil Brickma? Actor Campaigns to Bring Back (Fictional) Pitching Coach
- The Dons form a "W" to Salute the Chicago Cubs
56 Chicago Area Catholic Schools Show High Levels of Lead in Water
The Archdiocese of Chicago released its report Monday on testing done regarding lead levels at all of its 180 schools.
Failed Cocaine Test Puts Alleged Husband Slayer Back in Jail
A woman free on bond while she awaits trial on charges she stabbed her husband to death was sent back to jail after she tested positive for cocaine prior to a Wednesday morning court hearing.
Man Tries to Hide Bag of Cocaine by Tying It Around His Crotch: Police
A Lockport man allegedly tried to hide a bag of cocaine by tying it around his penis.
East Aurora HS Truancy Liaison Officer Gets Prison for Sexually Assaulting Student
Incidents allegedly took place in his office at East Aurora High School and at his home.
Zach Hays is accused of opening fire on a busy Wisconsin highway and killing Tracy Czaczkowski of Buffalo Grove.
» DONALD TRUMP
Bolingbrook Mayor Comes Out in Defense of Donald Trump
Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar has come out in defense of Donald Trump after a video showed Trump making lewd comments about women.
GOP Congressman Condemns Trump Comments And Wasn't Going to Vote For Him Anyway
Illinois 10th District U.S. House Rep. Bob Dold calls recent comments from Donald Trump on women "disgusting" and "sickening."
Clinton and Trump Cookies a Hit at Bakery in Evanston
Bennison's Bakery sells cookies designed with caricatures of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Firefighters Hot Over Decision to Have Police Chief Oversee Department
Fire union president preferred deputy fire chief to lead Evanston Fire Department during search for Greg Klaiber's replacement.
Melodie Gliniewicz's Attorney: Charges Are 'Too Vague'
Melodie Gliniewicz's lawyer is seeking to have charges against her dismissed.
State Agency Files Complaint Against Ex-Law Clerk Who Posed as Judge
Along with impersonating a judge, Rhonda Crawford also is accused of giving false information during an investigation.
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» ALSO WORTH A LOOK
- 4 Cases of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Kane County
- 'Live Like Abby' Family Fest Honors Memory of 8-Year-Old Oak Lawn Girl
- Naperville Teen Gets Probation for Bringing Unloaded Gun to Aurora School
- 12 Hours and Counting: Marist Campus Minister Keeps Swinging for World Record
- Man Robbed at Gunpoint After Tracking Down Man Who Took His Cell Phone: Police
- Pom Team Featuring Plainfield Girls Takes First Place in Competition
- Plainfield Man Drove Under the Influence with Child in Car: Police
- Highland Park Raises Smoking Age to 21
- Wheeling Man Charged With Punching Pregnant Woman in Face
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