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Driver Who Laughed Over Body of Woman He Killed Avoids Prison Time

A Chicago driver who was caught on cellphone video laughing over the body of a woman he plead guilty to killing in a car crash on the South Side last year won’t spend any time in prison.

Construction Company Employee Dies in Deep Tunnel Project: Officials

A construction company worker has died in the Deep Tunnel in the southwest suburbs.

Bill Murray Helps President Tout Obamacare From the Oval Office

With just a few days left to sign up for 2017 health insurance made available under the Affordable Care Act, President Obama invited comedy legend Bill Murray into the White House to poke fun at his putting skills and promote Obamacare.

Police Search for Woman Accused of Robbing Jimmy John's

The Huntley Police Department is asking for the public’s help as they work to track down a woman accused of robbing a Jimmy John’s in Huntley last week.

High School Pals Tied Together in 2011 Parent Murder Case to Finally Stand Trial

A young man charged with brutally murdering his parents five years ago will stand trial along with a high school pal who allegedly helped him.

Pilot Killed in Plane Crash ID'd as Atheist Activist Rob Sherman: UPDATE

The McHenry County Coroner's Office has identified the pilot killed in a crash near Marengo as well-known suburban atheist activist Robert L. Sherman, who has made headlines over the years for legally challenging the separation of church and state and who also ran for Congress this past year.

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