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Facebook Live Video Leads to Arrest of Felon with Gun in Evanston: Cops

A Facebook Live video led detectives in Evanston to a felon who was found with a handgun after fleeing police Monday night, according to a police report.

Christmas Angels Rescue Easter Ducks Stranded on Ice in South Suburbs

It was Easter in December for four young white ducks stuck on the ice in an Oak Lawn pond. Residents and volunteers from the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors raced against the encroaching polar vortex to rescue the trapped water fowl Wednesday afternoon.

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‘48 Hours’ Will Air Update on Melissa Calusinski Case Saturday

An update in the case of a former daycare worker convicted of killing a toddler will be aired on CBS’ “48 Hours” program this weekend.

'How Did You Get Me So Fast?', Alleged Skokie Bank Robber Asks Cops

A teller's quick thinking by including a GPS tracker in the bills handed over to the man accused of robbing the First Bank and Trust on Skokie Boulevard on Tuesday resulted in an arrest within minutes and had the alleged robber asking police in the north suburb: "How did you get me so fast?"

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Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Midway

A Southwest Airlines flight just made an emergency landing at Midway Airport shortly after takeoff Thursday morning.

CTA Bus Driver Feeds Homeless on 40th Birthday

A CTA bus driver spent his 40th birthday helping those who need it most. Cary Gidron and his family brought food, warm clothes and other necessities to one of Chicago’s largest homeless communities.


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