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Trump Supporter Beaten in Chicago Street

VIDEO: A group of young men kicked and punched the man repeatedly as someone screamed, "Don't vote Trump." The video was posted to YouTube.

• Fender Bender, 'God Was Watching for Me,' Says Chicago Man Beaten in Street

Dad of High Schooler Charged in Sex Assault Calls Arrest 'Racial Witch Hunt'

Police say 17-year-old boy may be tied to similar crimes in Palos Hills and Hickory Hills. Father says son has alibi.

Cubs Fan Cracks Open 32-Year-Old Can of Beer to Celebrate World Series

For 32 years, Wilmington resident Thomas Johnson has been waiting to crack open a certain beer. When the Cubs won, he was finally able to.

108-Year Old Cubs Fan Dies Days After Team Won 2nd World Series of Her Lifetime

Mabel Ball, longtime Cubs fan, 1908-2016.

Man Accused of Stomping on 1-Year-Old Girl's Stomach Charged With Murder

The 22-year-old Back of the Yards man is being held without bail.

Confederate Flag-Wearing High School Kid Suspended: Report

He reportedly wore a Confederate flag around his neck in a Crystal Lake school. Twice.

Prince Harry in a Relationship With Northwestern Alum Meghan Markle

Kensington Palace Twitter account says Markle has been subject to online harassment due to her mixed race.

Kendall County Judge Denies Bid to Throw Out Hastert Lawsuit

Hastert is being sued for the rest of the hush money he promised to pay.

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Black Lives Matter Cancels Protest at Marist

Youth group to meet with officials from school, city and police to help improve relations between Mount Greenwood and the black community.

• Chicago's Top Cop, Black Lives Matter Youth Agree to Monthly Meetings
• Petition Seeks to Overturn Expulsion of 5 Marist Students

Metra Approves Fare Hike; How Much More Will Tickets Cost Next Year?

The fare increase is part of the agency's 2017 budget, which its board of directors voted on Friday.

Montgomery Husband Stabbed Wife to Death Before Stabbing Himself: Police

Police have released the names of the married couple found dead in their Montgomery home.

Sex Trafficker Gets Decades in Prison for Forcing Girl into Prostitution in Romeoville

A Milwaukee man was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for transporting an underage girl to Romeoville from Wisconsin to engage in prostitution.

Brad Schneider Unseats Bob Dold in 10th Congressional District

Democrat Brad Schneider will reclaim his seat in the United States Congress after defeating incumbent Bob Dold.

Shooting in Highland Park Wounds HPHS Student

Police have two juveniles in custody after shots were fired from a passing car in Highland Park Thursday night.

Watch Anti-Donald Trump Protesters March Through Downtown Chicago

VIDEO AND PHOTOS: The rally started at the president-elect's hotel Wednesday night before the crowds spread to other parts of the city.

Joe Walsh Slams Anti-Trump Protesters Weeks After Promising to Protest if Trump Lost

The former Illinois U.S. Rep. explains difference between grabbing musket and stomping on police cars.

GrubHub CEO: Employees Sharing Donald Trump's 'Hateful' Views Should Resign, Would Have Fired Trump

The CEO of the food delivery service is in hot water over what he says are misunderstood comments.

Preckwinkle Pops Tie on Cook County Beverage Tax

VIDEO: The county board president has pledged not to raise taxes in 2018 and '19 if the tax was approved.

Phony Ride-Share Driver Sexually Assaults Woman

The man attacked the 21-year-old victim after luring her back to the car and then driving off early Sunday morning.

Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock Indicted on Wire Fraud, Theft Charges

Aaron Schock was reportedly hit with a 24-count indictment.

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• Lockport Man, 21, Dies after Falling from Pole while Celebrating Chicago Cubs Win
• Northwestern President Calls for Post-Election Unity, But Won't Mention Donald Trump
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• Orland Park Man Makes Fake 911 Call Claiming Acquaintance Spit on Car: Prosecutor
• St. Mary Students Raise Money by Dressing in Cubs Attire
• Deerfield High School Placed on Lockdown After Student's Threat
• Jewel Employee Battered Over Lack of Beer: Cops

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