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Donald Trump Threatens to Blast Chicago Cubs Owners in TV Ads

• Matriarch of Cubs family, Marlene Ricketts, shows no fear, doubles down on her campaign against Trump, funds new ads about Trump's misogyny. With: Followers of Trump, Sanders Alike: SXU Prof

Sister Writes Obit to Mention Sibling's Suicide, Depression for a Good Reason

• When Aletha Pinnow killed herself, her sister realized she had to tell the truth.

17-Month-Old Tot Dies After Scalding Bath, Stepdad Charged with Murder

• The Calumet City man's bail was set at $1 million.

Rahm Emanuel Picks His Own Chief, Rejects 3 Chicago Police Superintendent Finalists

• Mayor accedes to wishes of the City Council's Black Caucus and asks Eddie Johnson, CPD chief of patrol, to be next superintendent.

Snakes, Geckos Found in Horrid Conditions at Winnetka Home

• The sight was hard to stomach even for those who work daily at rescuing animals.

Harley Clarke's Ghost Doesn't Want to Share Mansion, Psychic Says

• Psychic medium claims Harley Clarke is still “sliding off the bannisters” and “chasing pigeons off the roof” of his Sheridan Road mansion.

Backpage Prostitute Gets 15 Years for Murder of Brother Rice Teacher

• Prostitute apologizes to teacher's family at sentencing, says "I had no right to play God," Sun-Times reports.

Suburban Man was at Brussels Airport During Terror Attacks

• “It was pretty horrifying,” according to James Fischer, who was on his way to Africa for a mission trip.
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  • University of Illinois Study Abroad Students, Faculty Safe after Terror Attacks in Brussels
  • Cook County Homeland Security Briefs Local Police on Brussels Terror Attack

The Best Concerts Playing Soon Near You

• From Adele to The Beach Boys, there's something for everyone.

Indiana Woman Missing For 42 Years Found Living In Small South Texas Town

• Lula Ann Gillespie-Miller left her children and home behind never to be heard of again -- until now, poised to reunite with daughter.

Mark Kirk to Meet with Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland

• The meeting will take place Tuesday between the GOP senator from Illinois and the president's selection for the high court.

Kids Nap Through Shooting as Bullet Shatters Daycare Center Window

• Four people drove themselves to a hospital after Wednesday's shooting in Chicago. "They need martial law out here," neighbor says.

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Alleged Sex Abuse Victim May Testify at Dennis Hastert Sentencing

• The sister of another alleged victim also wants to testify.

Mom Grieves for Son Shot in Basement Laundry Room

• Star Paramore's body was found in the basement of his Harvard Terrace apartment building in Evanston. Mom tells NBC: "He's a praying kid."

Two Questioned in Connection With Gliniewicz Death File Lawsuit

• The civil rights complaint was filed Monday in federal court.

Help Wanted: One Morning-Midday TV News Co-Anchor

• Work for WMAQ-TV in the glamorous world of TV news.

Blackhawks Will Play Blues at Busch Stadium in 2017

• The NHL's Bridgestone Winter Classic will feature the Midwest rivals at the home of the St. Louis Cardinals.

McDonald's Developing Customer Rewards Program

• A McDonald's executive said the program will be much more than just a stamp card or points system.

Western Springs Teenager Publishes Book of Personal, Universal Poetry

• "Stockholm Syndrome 17" explores dark, unsettling themes of finding yourself.

Deng! That's a Nice Mansion for Sale

• Former Chicago Bulls player Luol Deng re-lists his French-Provincial style home in Northbrook.

Crack Rock in Her Lady Parts Lands Woman in Jail: Cops

• She had a lot of crack in there, police said. Guess where her friend hid the crack pipe.

LW210 Assistant Superintendent Agrees to Retire, Defends Performance Amidst Dispute

• Sawin denies any wrongdoing, agrees to step out of role two years early. With: 'Oversight' Leads to LW 210 Refunding $400,000 in Wrongly Charged Driver's Ed Fees

Family Friend Charged With Sexually Abusing Girl at Christian Homeschooler's Meeting

• Encounters took place at Oak Forest church in 2015, prosecutor said.

Watch: Red Fox Pays Morning Visit to Oak Lawn Yard

• "So much for sleeping in," reader says.

Young Entrepreneur Creates App to Help People with OCD

• Northbrook native Stephen Smith launches nOCD, a wearable and mobile app, to help OCD patients.

Sentence Stands for LW Coach Who Had Sex with Student

• Edward Cetwinski hoped to spend less time behind bars. A judge swatted away that request.

Charges Upgraded for Ex-Buffalo Grove High Teacher Accused of Stalking Student

• The former math teacher sent inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old student at the school, police said.

Trooper Who Arrested Sandra Bland Pleads Not Guilty to Perjury Charge

• A lawyer for the trooper said he acted properly during the traffic stop.

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• Purse Snatcher Drags 60-Year-Old Woman in Failed Robbery: Prosecutor
• Cop's Nose Leads to Discovery of 'Raw Cannabis' in Car Trunk
• 50 Spectator Vehicles Scatter as Police Bust Street Race
• Over the Sidewalks and Through the Yards, DUI Driver Goes: Police
• Child Pornography Traced to Alsip Sex Offender's Computer: Prosecutors
• 2nd Morris Mink Farm Liberator Avoids Prison Time
• Twitter Beef Leads to Punch in the Face, Ripped Off Weave and Car Crash: Cops
• Unwanted, Foul-Mouthed Drunken Teen Screamed in Street, Banged on Door, Tried to Kick Cop: Police
• Lemont Man Tries to Take Cop's Gun: Prosecutor
• He Kept Bothering People At The County Jail And Wouldn't Go Away, So They Locked Him Up There: Cops

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