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'You Weren't a Bad Person:' Woman Writes of Losing Sister to Heroin Addiction

Laura Hruska passed away last month at age 27 from a suspected heroin overdose. Her younger sister, Sara Hruska, of Alsip, wrote poignantly of watching her older sister, Laura, struggle with heroin addiction.

High Schooler's 1993 Yearbook Prediction: Cubs Win World Series in 2016

Last year, the Cubs were destined for World Series glory because of a prediction made in "Back to the Future Part 2." This year, could a student's senior quote in a California high school yearbook be the reason the North Siders win it all?

Aurora Man Charged With Impersonating U.S. Marshal

A 36-year-old Aurora man accused of impersonating a U.S. Marshal has been arrested.

Lake Co. Probation Officer Pleads Guilty to Trading Service Hours for Sexual Favors, Cash

A former Lake County probation officer pleaded guilty to official misconduct charges for awarding service hours to those on probation in exchange for money or sexual acts.

College Football Player Retires After 3 Concussions

Northwestern University senior cornerback Matthew Harris announced his retirement from football on Monday, reportedly due to the multiple concussions he has suffered since joining the Wildcats team three years ago.

» Also Worth a Look Today

• Aldermen Must Buy Cubs World Series Tickets Like Regular People
• Moraine Valley College Student Charged in Mom's Stabbing Death
• Prairie Ridge Teacher on Paid Leave After Showing Pro-Clinton Video to Class
• Cubs in the World Series: Who's Cursed Worse, Chicago or Cleveland?
• Teen Charged After ‘Burglary Crew’ Targets 35 Glen Ellyn-Area Vehicles, 1 Home
• Man Accused of Child Sex Assault Held Knife to Own Throat in Standoff With Cops
• Indians Player Jason Kipnis Grew Up in Northbrook as a Cubs Fan
• Mom of Sick Plainfield Boy Hoping Chicago Sports Teams Will Send Greeting to Son
• Slugger Kyle Schwarber Makes Cubs' World Series Roster

» Across America

• Rudy Giuliani: Donald Trump Has More 'Surprises' and Is Attracting Democrats
• Republicans Trust Donald Trump More Than Paul Ryan to Lead GOP: Poll

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