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Kidnapper's Acquaintance Saves Life Of Sex Assault Survivor: Cops

An acquaintance of the accused received a strange phone call from him and rushed to the scene at 2 a.m. "I firmly believe that the victim's life was saved because of the gut feeling the caller had, and the caller taking the further step of checking on the situation in the middle of the night," the sheriff said.

1 Officer Killed, 1 Wounded And Suspect Dead In Shooting: Police

The officer, who had been with the department since 2008, was arriving at a residence where a disturbance had been reported when he was fatally shot, becoming the fourth Illinois officer killed in the line of duty this year. The suspect was also killed in an exchange of gunfire.

Ribfest Canceled Again Due To Coronavirus

Despite plans for a "downsized" event, organizers announced Tuesday that the 2021 Ribfest is not happening.

Abuse Allegations Lead To Closure of Aurora School

Northern Illinois Academy, a residential school, has relinquished its licenses after a review documented physical, sexual and emotional assault against students.

Cook County To Hold Hearing On Changing Columbus Day Name

A group is pushing to change the name of the holiday to Indigenous Peoples' Day to show recognition of Columbus' harm towards the group.

Foo Fighters, Miley Cyrus Headline Lollapalooza, Tickets On Sale

Tyler, the Creator and Post Malone round out top-of-the-bill acts for the 4-day music festival in Grant Park set for July 29 to Aug. 1.

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• Memorial Day 2021: Best, Worst Times To Travel From Illinois
• Illinois Ban On Evictions Ends In August
• Boy, 17, Killed As Car Hits Tree
• Boy Honored For His Winning Fire Escape Plan
• Restaurant Closes Amid Lawsuits, Criminal Charges
• Former Home Of Late Meteorologist Jerry Taft Sells
• Amphitheater Booking Shows Again
• Fall On The Green Coming Back For 2021
• Rep. Marie Newman Sued Over 'Breach Of Contract' For District Job
• Newbie Musician Gets Back On Stage As Pandemic Fears Fade

Across America

• Future Of U.S. Auto Industry 'Is Electric,' Biden Says In MI Stop
• From Ana And Bill To Victor And Wanda, Hurricane Season Shapes Up

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