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Women's Clothing Chain Closing All Stores, Including 27 In IL

Dressbarn is shutting down after nearly 60 years. The company currently has 650 stores, including 27 in Illinois.

GoFundMe Launched For Family Of Slain Pregnant Teen Marlen Ochoa

"Thank you, my children will forever be grateful," Ochoa-Lopez' husband said. "Pray as my son recovers."

Ford To Cut 7,000 White-Collar Jobs, Including In Illinois

Ford will cut 7,000 salaried jobs across the globe this week, including some at the Chicago Heights and Torrence Avenue plants.

Cold Case Murder Trial Begins In Death Of Strangled Teen

A registered sex offender is accused of killing a 15-year-old student found dead in a Morton Grove forest preserve in 1992.

Shark Tank's Mark Cuban Speaks at World Leaders Forum

Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban drew a crowd as the inaugural guest in a new World Leaders Forum speaker series last week.

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• Metra Train Fatally Strikes Pedestrian
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• Park District Director's Buyout: Here's Why It's Expensive
• Catholic Cemeteries Plan Memorial Day Field Masses
• Man Gets Prison For 3rd DUI
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Across America

• 5th Migrant Child Dies After Detention By U.S. Border Agents
• Ford Recalls 270K Vehicles That Can Suddenly Roll Away

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