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How Illinois Is 'Like A Banana Republic'
Illinois is a failed state headed for the most expensive gubernatorial election ever, writes Natasha Korecki for Politico Illinois.
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Old Joliet Prison Catches Fire
Watch video from inside the fire as long-abandoned prison — where a scene from the "Blues Brothers" was filmed — burns Monday night.
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Chicago|News|
Easter Weekend Travel: One Of The Worst Travel Holidays
Your guide to Easter weekend tollway roadwork and weather. And if you're stuck at the airport, we have holiday church service times.
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Chicago|News|
Murdered By Masked Men | Patch PM
Wife's mysterious death, husband's arrest | Gruesome murder trial | Prez's pricey free tix | Lucky lottery ticket | Sex picture arrest.
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Chicago|News|
Bed Bugs at Hotel Left Man Physically, Mentally Scarred: Lawsuit
An Ohio man said he suffered 130 painful, bleeding bites in two separate hotel rooms at a Chicago Marriott hotel.
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Three People Shot at Suburban Bowling Alley
One victim drove himself to the hospital after the early morning shooting.
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Alleged Killer-Stalker Freed From Jail | Patch PM
Barbershop robbed | Manhunt after young wife's death | Slain man's sister sues cops | Free tickets to Obama speech | Deadly crash.
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Man Charged with Performing Funerals Without a License, Forging Death Certificate
The 27-year-old allegedly forged a death certificate using another funeral director’s name.
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Chicago|News|
Flight to California Makes Emergency Landing in Chicago
A JetBlue flight from JFK made an emergency stop at O’Hare International Airport on Thursday afternoon.
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Bullets Fly, Shower Guests Hide Under Tables & Call 911 | Patch PM
Hate crime charges in torture case | No 9/11 talk at murder trial | Football at Wrigley? | Prison for dog neglect | Patch Movie Guide.
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Chicago|News|
We’re Not No. 1! Chicago No Longer Worst City for Bed Bugs
The Windy City spent four years at the top of Orkin’s list for the creepy crawlies.
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Macy’s Closings to Include Illinois Stores
Retailer said it's closing locations to re-invest in e-commerce and a better in-store experience.
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Young Girl Killed in Skiing Mishap | Patch PM
Cops: armed robber shot | 911 call in police shooting | Sandi Jackson's "acts" | Paralyzed man fights for home | Cop stripped of powers.
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7 Dogs Killed in House Fire | Patch PM
Cleared of rape, still in prison | Cop kills teen | Old man found shot dead in graveyard | Tied up and fondled | Teen murder case.
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Christmastime Killing Capped Longtime Feud: Cops | Patch PM
New Year's Eve slaying | New laws for New Year | Hospital's first baby of 2017 | Quarter thief's sentence cut.
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Dead Mother & Son Found Together in Home Had Succumbed to Natural Causes | Patch PM
Charge in teen's Xmas Eve death | Trustee charged with drunken crash | Deadly wreck | Allegedly bitey hat thief | Gas station robbery.
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Hero Tourist Saves Boy & Dad From Watery Grave | Patch PM
Tape mustache bandit | Mystery fatal hit-and-run | Sweet-toothed crook | Father Pfleger's peace march | Emergency landing.
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Lottery Ticket Thief Hoping to Strike it Rich? Anything's Possible | Patch PM
Solo cup creator dies | Cow-worker thwarts baseball bat attack | Rahm's email pals | Filmmaker killed in Africa | Patch People of the Year.
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Frozen to Death | Patch PM
Mall brawl | Second pond body recovered | Second-chance felon might need third | Burned body identified | Wanted attorney captured.
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Asylum-Seeking Blogger was Persecuted For Hurting 'Feelings' | Patch PM
Four teens shot | Christmas Day ATV rollover | Murdered man identified | DEA stings alleged pill prowler | More problems for poster girl.
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