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High School Pals Tied Together in 2011 Parent Murder Case to Finally Stand Trial

They were high school seniors when the parents of one were brutally murdered. Now juries will decide their fates.

Old Woman Punched County Board Member in Shoulder After Cursing Him Out: Petition

The 79-year-old woman was booked on a battery charge for allegedly punching board member Jim Moustis.

Thief Pepper-Sprayed Best Buy Worker Before Making Getaway: Cops

The thief escaped and is now a wanted man, police said.

'Clean Bill of Health' for Orland Park Banquet Facility: Owner

Business as usual at Orland Chateau a week after dozens of its guests fell ill after a party at the facility.

Christmas Angels Rescue Easter Ducks Stranded on Ice in South Suburbs

All's well that ends well for four white Easter ducks rescued from an Oak Lawn retention pond.

First Movies Roll at Frankfort Luxury Theater Dec. 23

A soft opening is set for Frankfort's luxury movie theater. Tickets can be purchased online. All seats are reserved.

Dozens Fall Ill after Event at Orland Park Banquet Hall

Vomiting and other symptoms reported in nearly 100 people who were at Orland Chateau Dec. 9.

Donations Pour in for Family that Lost Home in Gas Explosion

A GoFundMe has raised nearly $30,000 as of Friday afternoon.

Deli Worker Injured By 50 Pounds of Frozen Chicken: Lawsuit

The Meijer deli department worker is suing Tyson Foods.

'If Somebody Tries To Stick A Needle In You Tell Them To Go To Hell:' Judge

Men in "suspicious" vehicle behind Crestwood restaurant charged with possession of a controlled substance."

Man Accused Second Time of Using 7-Year-Old's Social Security Number to Buy Car

Lincolnwood man pulled same stunt at another Orland Park car dealership, prosecutor said.

Masked Man Robs Tinley Park Gas Station

The man showed a weapon that was described as black-barreled and a foot in length, covered in a towel. Incident took place early Thursday.

Daniel Capuano Ice Rink Opens Dec. 17 in Evergreen Park

The rink is named for the fallen firefighter who died one year ago this week.

Woman Robbed at Gunpoint in Target Parking Lot

The incident happened late Tuesday afternoon at the Target store, 176th and Halsted.

'Integrity' of Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Games Questioned

5 things you should know as lawmakers call for investigation and special hearings to look into failure to pay out big prizes.

Parolee Pinched in Comic Book Store Burglary: Prosecutor

Worth cops were conducting premises checks when they saw the parolee inside Comic Book Asylum holding several comic books, prosecutor said.

Residents Displaced after Apartment Fire

The fire happened Wednesday evening on Treetop Drive in Orland Park.

Alleged Parking Lot Drug Transaction Interrupted by Police

Oak Lawn cops move in on parking lot drug deal while staking out Burbank gas station, prosecutor says.

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