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Chicagoland Steps Up To The Platelets After Vegas Shooting
Blood donation centers see uptick in donations.

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Blood donation centers see uptick in donations.

Another tax mechanism could help revitalize an outdated downtown Yorkville
Initial tweets and statements from representatives and senators
Erik Mendez, 36, died after a fight at his own birthday party.
Stephen King and his son will make a stop in Naperville.
Christopher Whetstone shot his girlfriend 3 times that night
Confession didn't hold up, so the judge vacated it.
Aurora woman found guilty of battery incident that occurred outside Kane County courtroom
City of Aurora and former records manager released private information to violent criminal behind bars.
A dozen vehicles rushed to the structure at the 800 block of North Sleight Street early Wednesday morning.
With over 500 farms, Illinois is the pumpkin capital of the world
Aurora Police are asking for public's help to find the culprit.
Rep. Bill Foster hosts mental health and wellness fair.