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Man With Assault Rifle Opens Fire At VA Hospital, No Injuries

A man armed with an assault rifle began firing outside the Jesse Brown Medical Center hospital Monday afternoon, according to the FBI.

Here's What Chance The Snapper Is Up To In Florida

It's been almost one month since the Humboldt Park Gator was relocated to Florida. Here's what he's been up to.

Man Tries To Grab Kid From Back Seat

Police say this sketch resembles the man who tried to abduct a child from inside a mother’s car.

Dog Dies Of Heat Stroke; Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty

Police say Krystle S. Noriega left her dog in 96-degree weather with no water, food or shelter.

Illinois' Best Pizza Slice May Surprise You

Chicago pizza is the stuff of legend and lore. But it didn't make the top of the list.

Owner Seeks to Demolish Historic Theater

The historic landmark first opened in 1937.

Year's Best Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight In Illinois: How To Watch

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight and up to 100 meteors per hour could be visible. Here's how and when to watch.

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• Village To Prune 150-Year-Old Tree
• Missing Man Found Safe
• Man Drove Through Cemetery Fence, Into Yard, Trampoline
• Brothers Charged With Murder
• Robber Holds Up Dunkin Donuts: Cops
• K9 Wins 'Top Dog' Award, Then Finds Missing Man
• Ex-Trustee Accused Of Burglary, Battery
• Ex-Teacher Convicted Of Child Sexual Assault
• Former Lithuanian Judge Held In Chicago Wants Story Told: Report
• Lost & Found Pets
• Rabid Bat Found
• Man Hit, Injured By School Bus

Across America

• Trump Targets Legal Immigrants Who Use Food Stamps: Report
• Man Tries To Hide After Car Accident By Swimming Away: Cops

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