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Alsip police say home invasion was domestic related. Four men were allegedly seeking revenge on guest in home.
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Village says attorney acting on the DOJ's behalf did not have proper standing at time lawsuit regarding low-income apartments was filed.
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Bengal alum makes the ultimate journey from premature birth to the world’s biggest football game.
50 Years Ago When South Suburbs Were Buried in Snow, WCGO Delivered the News: LISTEN
Historic radio broadcasts from Jan. 27, 1967, show south suburban residents' can-do spirit during Great Chicago Blizzard.
Bridal Shop Owner Who Lost Store in 2010 Fire Will Donate Gowns to VIP Occasions Brides
Oak Lawn bridal shop owner, whose store burned down in 2010, wants to pay it forward by donating free dresses to VIP Occasions brides.
County Answers Residents' Pleas for Relief at Dangerous Intersections
Stoplights coming to Spencer and Laraway Road, Gougar and Rte. 6 intersections in New Lenox.
Swastikas, KKK Graffiti Found in Beverly: REPORTS
Swastika, KKK symbols and threatening phrases found scrawled on garage doors and a church shed in Beverly, reports say.
Reward Offered in Hunt for Suspect in Trooper Attack
The attack happened in November. Police have a sketch of the suspect, but need help finding him.
Parolee Accused of Grabbing Nurse's Buttock in Hospital ER
Chicago police brought man to Christ ER to be treated for DUI when he grabbed a nurse's buttock and wouldn't let go, prosecutor said.
Looking back on the record-breaking 1967 blizzard that brought Chicago and the suburbs to a grinding halt.
Arrest Warrants Issued for Men Accused in Christmas Eve Armed Robbery
Woman asked one of the men to pick her up at Chicago Ridge Mall, when his friend in the back seat held her up at gunpoint, cops said.
Illinois Wow! House Roundup: Brick Pizza Oven, Waterslide, Four-Car Garage
Need new digs? Find your perfect home here.
'There Will Never Be Another Rose': Village Pays Touching Tribute to Beloved Lifelong Resident
Lemont Village Board honors memory of 'dear friend' Rose Yates.
Flossmoor Woman Wins $2,000,000 on $20 Scratch-off Ticket
She bought the ticket with the $20 she won on a previous $2 scratchoff ticket.
Second City, Monica Lewinsky Defend Suspended 'SNL' Writer from Orland
Katie Rich was suspended after tweet about Barron Trump.
Queen of Peace High School Announces Closing After 55 Years
Declining enrollment and spiraling costs attributed to girls' Roman Catholic high school's closing.
Have You Seen This Man? Homewood Police Hunt Suspect in Gas Station Robbery
The robbery took place at a Walmart fuel station Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Former Orland Park Man Receives 9-Month Jail Term for Hacking Celebs' Nude Pix
Edward Majerczyk admitted using a "phishing" scam to access the online accounts of Jennifer Lawrence and other celebrities.
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