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2 Killed, Including Teen, Food Mart Shootout: Police

Police said a 16-year-old boy and 49-year-old man were killed in an apparent shootout at a food mart Wednesday evening.

Illinois Library Wins Nation's Top Museum And Library Honor

The "small but mighty" Highwood Public Library is one of six winners of the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

No Confidence Vote On Lightfoot, Top Cops From Police Union

The Fraternal Order of Police, the union representing rank-and-file cops, issued the vote on Wednesday, citing long hours and low morale.

Metra, Amtrak Slowly Restore Normal Service With Federal Funds

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Amtrak would begin running popular routes more frequently. Metra lines will slowly resume as well.

Absence of Color On Chicago City Hall Beat Comes Shining Through

KONKOL COLUMN: This white reporter is outraged by journalists whining about Mayor Lightfoot's race-based exclusive anniversary interviews.

Kidney Found For Joliet Teen Lizzie Reyes

Lizzie Reyes had been going to dialysis in Chicago three times a week. Her family reminds people of the importance of organ donations.

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• Illinois Brothers Who Founded PeaPod Launch New Grocery Start-Up
• Joliet Police Whistleblower Joins With Legendary Frank Serpico
• Deadly Shooting: No Murder Charges From Glasgow
• Nearly 37 Percent Of Will County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated
• Grant Money Allows Aurora Small Businesses To Make Big Changes
• Opening Announced For Human + Nature At Morton Arboretum
• Demand For Beef Is Up But Prices For Illinois Cattle Producers Are Down
• Illinois Will 'Blow Past' $1 Billion In Cannabis Sales This Year, Chamber Of Commerce President Says
• Chicago Fire FC Appoints Businesswoman Glassman Chrein President

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