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Ex-US House Speaker Wants Silence-for-Sex Hush Money Back from Alleged Victim
Claiming any agreement over "hush money" with then-Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert was illegal and invalid, lawyers for the 75-year old jailed Republican want his accuser to pay back $1.7 million.
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'Monster Mom' Gets 43 Years for Punch That Killed Daughter
The 11-year-old weighed less than 70 pounds when she was found dead in her suburban home.
Woman Hopes to 'Trade' Her Way to Tiny House
Amber Holup wants a house—not just any house, a tiny house. But she doesn't plan to pay for it. Crazy, right? Maybe not....
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Couple Hits $2.5 Million Jackpot
"It hasn't sunk in yet," said the Crystal Lake couple who will start 2017 $2.5 million richer.
Video Shows Speedy Police Officers Save Overdosing Man
The man had passed out behind the wheel of his truck with a syringe protruding from his arm. Watch these police officers act fast to save his life.
9 Retailers That May Be Closing Illinois Stores In 2017
You could be saying goodbye to some of your favorite retailers this year.
Dogs Found Dead, Worm-Infested; Owner Free on Bond
A man faces charges after deputies reportedly found a dead male dog inside a cage "covered with feces in urine" in his home, along with four other chained-up dogs weighing between 20 and 30 pounds in the yard with no water or food.
Chicago Cubs Visit President Barack Obama at the White House
Even though he is a White Sox fan, the president hosted the World Series champions Monday and congratulated them on their title.
Man Walking Dog Stumbles Across Gruesome Scene of Decapitated Chickens
A man told Elmhurst police he saw decapitated chickens next to oranges, pears and sliced pieces of bamboo under "suspicious circumstances."
» BLUDGEONED PARENTS TRIAL
Sister Brings Slain Couple's Memory to Life During Double Murder Trial
The aunt of accused teen killer John Granat recalled her sister, Maria, and brother-in-law, John Granat Sr., during her nephew's murder trial. The hard-working couple moved to the U.S. from Poland to achieve the American dream.
Teen, Best Friend Guilty in Bludgeoning Deaths of Parents
John Granat was 17 when he conspired with his friends to beat his parents to death with baseball bats before stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the couple. He and his former best friend were convicted in the murders of John Granat Sr. and Maria Granat on Wednesday.
MORE TRIAL COVERAGE:
- 'I Had A Bat and Chris Had A Bat:' Teen Killer Turns on Friends
- 'I Can't Get Their Screams Out of My Head'
- Teen on Trial for Beating Mom and Dad to Death Claims Rival Drug Dealer Named 'Momo' Killed His Parents
- Teen Groomed Friends to Help with Gruesome Murder of Parents: Prosecutors
» ACROSS ILLINOIS
Several Illinois districts made the list of best school districts in the U.S.
Creepy Neighbor Allegedly Aimed Secret Attic Camera at Family’s Bathroom Window
The suspect's wife found the high-tech camera setup in the attic.
Masked Home Invader Attacks Girl with Knife: Police
The girl was home alone in Indian Head Park in the west suburbs when she investigated a noise and came face to face with a masked intruder, police said.
CSN Will Live Stream Cubs, Sox Games
Good news, baseball fans: Subscribers will now be able to watch games live from their computer, iPad or smartphone.
Mom Charged After 5-Year-old Accidentally Shoots Herself: Police
The girl was in serious condition after shooting herself in the stomach.
Chicago Open Air Returns: KISS, Korn, Ozzy Osbourne, and More
The 2017 Chicago Open Air Festival will feature 40+ bands including headliners KISS, Korn, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Video Shows How Fatal Police Shooting Unfolded
Surveillance cameras rolled as a suspect opened fire on another man before being shot and killed by police.
Woman Douses Man in Gas, Sets Him on Fire
The woman allegedly splashed the man with gasoline during a domestic squabble, police said.
Tinley Art Studio Stocking Up for 'Painted with Love' Shopping Event
The event will be held Thursday, Feb. 9. Browse handcrafted work by individuals with disabilities, buy some art, and enjoy the company.
12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Off Bike
A seventh-grader died over the weekend after suffering "multiple injuries" in a fall from his bike, police said.
Lisa Madigan accuses Navient and predecessor Sallie Mae of "widespread unfair and deceptive subprime lending.”
Western Suburbs Had Second-Highest Rate of Bank Robberies in 2016: Chicago FBI
There were 193 recorded bank robberies in the Northern District of Illinois last year.
Beloved Mailman Dies on the Job
Rudy Alex Loosa was known as the “best mailman ever” by residents of his longtime Northbrook route.
Fatal Fall: Electrician Killed in 40-Foot Plunge
An electrician working at a Crest Hill packing plant fell 40 feet from a refrigeration unit to his death, officials said.
» WOW! HOUSES
Illinois Wow! House Roundup: ‘Home of the Year,’ Indoor Pool and Soundproof Walls
Take a look at the properties that will have you living in the lap of luxury.
» ALSO WORTH A LOOK
- Theft Suspect Ditches Baby While Trying to Escape From Cops: Police
- Man Gets Arrested for Harassing Women, Exposing Himself on Metra (And It's Not the First Time)
- Creepy Neighbor Allegedly Aimed Secret Attic Camera at Family’s Bathroom Window
- Casino Sex Date Turns Out Bad for Suburban Man
- 9 Charged in Christmas Eve Mall Brawl
- Regular Customer Accused of Holding Up Gas Station Using World War II Gun
- Man Offered to Buy Cigarettes for Teen in Exchange for Oral Sex: Police
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