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Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Shoots Man After Traffic Altercation

Fatality confirmed in police-involved shooting on the Southwest Side Saturday afternoon. An off-duty cop and firefighter were hurt in the altercation.

» VIDEO: Cop Supporters Taunt Black Lives Matter Group After Police-Involved Shooting

Watch Cubs and Bill Murray Sing 'Go Cubs Go' on 'Saturday Night Live'

VIDEO: Dexter Fowler, David Ross and Anthony Rizzo also did some dirty dancing during the appearance.

Joliet Family Fighting to Keep Pet Pot-Bellied Pig

She’s the sweetest little pig you could ever meet, according to her “mom,” but now the City of Joliet might take her away.

Naperville North Student First in World to Get Perfect AP Physics Exam Score

"I was pretty surprised. It's obviously not what I was expecting," Jason Xia said.

2 Teenage Boys Killed in Crash With Semi in Rural Kane Co.

Arthur Stenger, of Montgomery, and Elijah Vaigert, of Maple Park, died in the Saturday evening crash.

Dad Traveling to Brazil to Bring Home Abducted Daughter

A Shorewood man’s daughter is living in Brazil, and he’s making it his mission to bring her back.

Dad of Slain Plainfield Teacher Writes Book in Memory of Daughter

Susan Triplett Cunningham was beloved by many. As a teacher, as a mother, as a person. No one knows that better than her father, Naperville resident Jim Brown, who published a book called “Trip’s Tips: The Road to a Better Life.”

Trump Sign Burned in Evanston Man's Front Yard

Previous signs have been replaced with Hillary Clinton and Black Lives Matter signs, the man said.

Real Horror on Halloween: Dad Accused of Stomping Son to Death, Beating Pregnant Fiancée

Devon Thomas, 22, of Chicago, faces murder and battery charges. His alleged assault on his fiancée also caused her to go into labor, prosecutors say.

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Cubs' World Series Parade and Rally: 10 Memorable Moments From the Historic Celebration

Like Game 7, Chicago's celebration had it all: a choked-up Anthony Rizzo, a huge selfie, an ill-advised camo vest, 2 singalongs and a goat.

Post-Game 7 Punch Flattens Cubs Fan in Cleveland, But He Doesn't File Police Report

A 10-second video shows the fan in a Sandberg jersey topple to the pavement after the blow, which knocks the cap off of his head.

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» ACROSS ILLINOIS

Oak Lawn Man Upset About Roofers Threatens To Shoot Condo President: Cops

Oak Lawn man claimed workers could see into his windows and disrespected his religious customs, police said.

Retired Teacher Wins $1,050,000 Lottery Prize

Sue Swanson bought three, $1 tickets on her 68th birthday.

Video Shows Muslim Man Accosted by Big-Mouthed Jerk While Driving in Plainfield

A Muslim man driving in his car was verbally assaulted by another driver Saturday afternoon in Plainfield.

Walmart Opens First Training Academy in Illinois at Crystal Lake Store

The training academy officially opened on Tuesday. Walmart plans to build approximately 200 academies in the U.S. by the end of 2017.

Wife Guilty of Helping to Plan Husband's 1979 Murder: Jury

Jacquelyn Greco, 69, was accused of orchestrating the home invasion that led to the killing of Carl Gaimari 37 years ago.

Veteran Chicago Cop Accused of Sex Trafficking 14-Year-Old Girl: Feds

William Whitley, 60, was under investigation by the FBI for more than a year before Tuesday's arrest.

Window Washer Survives 4-Story Fall From Scaffolding

The man was hospitalized Tuesday and was listed in serious condition.

Former Lake Bluff Teacher Investigated For Sexual Abuse of Students

Investigation includes charges the teacher lured kids at Lake Bluff Middle School with beer and porn while he taught there from 1975-1985.

Jet Engine of Plane That Caught Fire at O'Hare Has History of Problems

Investigators still don't know why an American Airlines flight burst into flames before takeoff last week.

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