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Famed Chicago Chef Killed in I-290 Pileup

• Le Bouchon Chef Jean-Claude Poilevey of Oak Park died early Saturday in Eisenhower Expressway collision.

WATCH: Time Lapse Video of Wrigley Field Marquee Installation

• EarthCam reveals a video showing the re-installation of the iconic Wrigley Field marquee.

Keith Hefner, Credited with the 'Bunny Dip,' Has Died

• Born in Chicago, Hugh Hefner's younger brother was a longtime executive with Playboy and played a role in creating the Playboy Club.

Dennis Hastert 'Earnestly Apologizes' for Sex with Boys

• Ex-U.S. speaker "profoundly sorry," lawyer says, for watching them shower, massaging them, sleeping with them and having oral sex with them.
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• • Dennis Hastert Watched Boys Shower, Sat in a Lazyboy Chair

Caregiver Accused of Opening Credit Card in Deceased Patient's Name

• Days after elderly patient died, woman opened credit card and moved $30,000 from patient's bank account to card, prosecutor said.

Hawaii-to-Chicago Flight with Screaming Baby and Toddler Ends With ...

• How would you react if you had to sit next to this family for hours? You could "be a good human," and something like this might happen.

Topless Women and Booze Could Make Chicago a 'World-Class' City: Alderman

• Chicago City Council to consider an ordinance that would allow alcohol sales while dancers are topless.

Fan Sues Blackhawks, Says Drunk Fell on Him During Game

• Fan at game last May says stadium security wouldn't remove the intoxicated man even though others had complained about him.

Lawyer Jailed For Looting WWII Vet's Living Trust Now Charged With Stealing From 2 Ladies: Cops

• He’s allegedly done a lot of stealing, including $1 million from the war vet.

Chicago Police Officers Make 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient's Dream Come True

• Big-hearted cops salute little hero by making her an honorary Chicago police officer.

Pickup Truck Teeters Over Edge of I-80 Bridge

• A motorist snapped a photo of the harrowing episode.

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Ferris Bueller's Parents Reunite for 30th Anniversary Ferris Fest Promo (VIDEO)

• The actors re-create a classic scene from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" as part of a video for the Lake Forest event in May.

Victoria's Secret Told Model to Lose Weight

• Skokie native Erin Heatherton remembers the depression she felt when the demand was made after three years as a Victoria's Secret Angel.

Arrest in Bar Fight Involving Joliet Councilman

• Popular realtor charged with battery of city councilman following argument over Rialto Square Theatre.
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  • Joliet Cops Deny Release of Larry Hug Fight Report, Video

Outlaw Motorcycle Club A Bad Neighbor For New Playground: Pastor

• A local pastor would like to see the Joliet Park District buy out the Outlaw Motorcycle Club.

Estate of Old Woman 'Abandoned' at Dialysis Facility Sues Center, Ambulance Company and Nursing Home

• The old woman was left alone for hours in the dialysis center on Halloween night.

I'm No Squatter, Says Crete Man Suing Neighbor

• The Crete man claims his neighbor has been telling people he’s a squatter and is trying to drive him from his home.

'A Beam Fell Over, and It's Laying on Top of a Guy': 911 Call From I-90 Tragedy

• Des Plaines releases audio from 3 emergency calls made Tuesday after a steel bridge beam fell and killed a construction worker.

Sprinkler Douses Flames, Saves Lives at Orland Park Retirement Home

• The source of the fire was traced to a coffee maker.

Kyle Schwarber Tears ACL, Will Miss Entire Cubs Season

• The Cubs star outfielder suffered a devastating, season-ending injury on the field Thursday night in Arizona.

Rapist Blackmailer Fondled Child in Jewel, Tried to Rape Another Minor: Cops

• He was already in jail for allegedly raping and blackmailing a teen.

Family of Woman Killed While Walking Her Dog Awarded $250K in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

• The 75-year-old Plainfield driver received just six months of probation for his role in the accident.

Northbrook Mail Carrier Delivers Convincing Performance in TV Ad (VIDEO)

• Carlos Ayala lands a part in a series of U.S. postal commercials, playing a role he's spent 11 years unknowingly training for: mail carrier.

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Read Barack Obama's Thank You Note to Mark Kirk for Meeting With Supreme Court Nominee

• The president praised the U.S. senator from Illinois for his "fair and responsible treatment" of nominee Merrick Garland.
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Watch Mark Kirk Say He'll Back Donald Trump in Tammy Duckworth Ad (VIDEO)

• The campaign commercial also quotes Kirk doubting that Obama Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland will be confirmed.

Women Make More Money Than Men in Skokie

• Women make more money than men in only 17 of 529 municipalities nationwide in NerdWallet study. Skokie is one of them.

Ryne Sandberg Buys $1.1M Lake Bluff Home

• The former Cubs second baseman recently closed a deal on a four-bedroom house on the grounds of Shore Acres Country Club.

Cook County Sheriff's Officers Stop Man from Jumping from Highway Overpass

• A negotiator used his skills to convince the man to step back.

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• More Trouble For Orland Woman Who Allegedly Orchestrated Boyfriend Beatdown
• Couple Startled To Find Man Asleep in Their Garage
• School District Flack Won't Talk About Teacher Who Allegedly Peed on Security Guard
• Alsip Man Accused of Holding Up Dunkin Donuts with Porcelain Replica Gun
• IRS Agents With Indian Accents Not Really IRS Agents, Tinley Park Woman Learns Too Late
• Brawl at ETHS Ends with Charges for 3 Teen Girls
• Alleged Assault in Hinsdale Didn't Happen: Police
• Man Charged in 3 Car Chases in Highland Park, Lake Forest
• Fugitive Killer Captured in Texas: Cops

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