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Mom Furious About Sad State of Happy Meal from Local McDonald's

Mom concerned over service and sanitary conditions at Palos Heights McDonald's as she's given food already bitten into.

Fatal Home Invasion Began as Sex Tryst and Robbery Scheme: Inside the Crime

Palos homeowner had woman over for paid sex twice before the night he was set up for robbery, prosecutors said. He shot one robber dead.

Woman Threatens to Shoot Cops on Facebook: Police

"I have no problem shooting a cop for simple traffic stop cuz they’d have no problem doing it to me," Facebook post by Evergreen Park woman reportedly said.

Taste of Chicago Wasn't 'Shut Down' by Black Lives Matter But Mag Mile Was

Protesters tussled with cops; marchers entered Taste of Chicago and chanted outside the Trump Tower; and Michigan Avenue was shut down on Saturday.

Giant Slip-and-Slide Comes to Chicago This Month

Company to build largest slip-and-slide in city history, for one day only.

Nazi Flag at Kane County Flea Market Prompts Outrage

A vendor was asked to remove the flag and the flea market apologized to customers, who reflected on the apology and their values.

24 Streets Where Graphic Abortion Photos Will Be On Public Display

The Pro-Life Action League is taking to the streets to show “the truth about abortion and what it does to unborn children.”

'Pure Evil Madman' Murdered 2 Girls and Their Father: Chief

The killer remains at large. A drug debt led to the Hazel Crest killing. "Look into your heart" and help the police find the killer, chief says. A $5,000 reward has been offered.

Lisa Stebic House Put Up for Sale

Nine years after the Plainfield woman's disappearance, her husband Craig Stebic is selling the family home at a discount.

Doorbell Lawsuit Dropped But Did Ring-And-Run Result In Criminal Case?

A criminal charge was filed against a Shorewood insurance man about the same time as the alleged incident described in his civil suit.

Top Illinois Colleges in Forbes' 2016 Ranking: Which Has Best Return on Investment?

Three prominent universities and a suburban college lead the way in Illinois on Forbes' annual list.

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Friendship Between Slave Descendant, Plantation Owner Overcomes Racial Discord

Michigan man’s quest for answers — why was his great-grandfather white when the rest of his family was black? — takes a surprise turn. By Beth Dalbey

2 Men Accused in Tinley Park Robbery Charged After Police Chase, Crash

Two of their alleged accomplices died of injuries after their speeding getaway car crash Friday, July 1, into a South Side house.

Dead Murder Witness Wasn’t Allowed to Leave House But to See Doctor, Lawyer, or For Weekly Religious Ceremony

He was out of his house riding his motorcycle late when he was killed.

Fan Falls From Wrigley Field Bleachers Onto Field

The game Thursday between the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves was in rain delay.

Mom and Daughter Start Over After Losing Everything in Fire

GoFundMe campaign set up to help Oak Lawn family after fire ravaged their apartment earlier this week.

Day Care That Lost Young Girl Won't Face Fines

The Mosaic Early Childhood Center has made a few changes after a 23-month-old girl went missing for nearly 30 minutes in May.

Elie Wiesel Helped Open Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie

The Holocaust survivor and Jewish writer died Saturday at age 87. Seven years ago, he gave the keynote speech at the museum's opening.

NBC Anchor Plans to Sell Lincoln Park Home

Lauren Jiggetts, daughter of Chicago Bears great Dan Jiggetts, seeks a slight profit on the property.

Free Building on Chicago's West Side Listed on Craigslist

The property owner says there's no catch. But the old building does need a lot of work.

» AFTER DALLAS

'Watch Out Obama,' Ex-US Rep Joe Walsh Tweets After Dallas Police Officers Murdered

"This is now war," the conservative talk radio host declares, taking aim at "black lives matter punks" on Twitter.

NBA Star Has Fierce Response to Joe Walsh’s ‘Watch Out Obama’ Tweet

Chicago native and Milwaukee Bucks guard Jabari Parker said he will make sure no one touches the president.

'I Am Proud to Be a Police Chaplain'

In a world that seems so evil, we must remember that there is more good than evil. More that would lay down their lives than take one.

Ex-Bears Tight End Martellus Bennett Pens ‘Dear Black Boy’ Letter After Police Shootings

Outspoken NFL player inspires young black men to “pick up hope” in heartfelt Instagram post.

Police Officers Required to Work in Pairs After Dallas Attack

Police in Chicago are on edge after five officers were killed Thursday night in Texas.

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Hillary Clinton's Visit Cost Park Ridge PD Almost as Much as Cubs Season Tickets in the Cheap Seats

Frankfort Man Crushed to Death by Semi

Dwyane Wade Guest Hosts 'Live with Kelly'

Dog Shot in Head Recovering at Tinley Park Shelter

Wilmette Trainer to Bike Across U.S. With Message: Exercise Is for Everyone (VIDEO)

2 Workers Injured in Bridgeview Fireworks Accident

Missing Grandmother of WNBA Player Found in Joliet

Donald Trump Calls Sen. Mark Kirk a Loser During GOP Sit-Down

Rudolph 'Hubby' Habjan, Longtime North Shore Golf Pro, Dies at 84

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