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Quran Defaced With Swastikas, Slurs at Evanston Public Library

Swastikas and racial slurs were recently found drawn on books about Islam at the Evanston Public Library.

Judge Denies Bid to Overturn Plainfield North Football Win

A Cook County Judge has denied a bid to overturn Plainfield North’s win against Fenwick High School.

Red Line Attacker Pulled Woman's Hair After Trying to Steal Her Cellphone: Cops

Police are looking for a woman accused of attempting to steal another "L" train passenger's cellphone and then pulling the victim's hair and trying to drag her from the car before fleeing.

Student Who Threatened to Shoot Up Hinsdale South Expelled: School Board

The Hinsdale South student who in early October threatened to shoot up his high school will be expelled, the school board decided in a unanimous vote Monday.

Homeless Man Stabbed, Beaten During Robbery: Cops

Three men are accused of beating and stabbing a homless man in the South Loop while robbing him, according to Chicago police.

Illinois Attorney General Sues Closed Dog Grooming School for Swindling Students

The state is suing a now-closed Arlington Heights dog grooming school, accusing its owner of swindling students out of more than $85,000.

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