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Fatal Crash Pilot Was Not A Cop, Had Fake Police Credentials: Police

The crash killed the pilot as the plane struck a home where a Super Bowl party was being held, killing four people inside.

Children Among The Wounded In I-57 Shooting

A 15-year-old boy and 12-year-old boy were among the wounded in I-57 shooting on Monday afternoon.

Postal Worker Fatally Shot On I-57 Identified By Family

The 55-year-old was fatally shot just hours after another car targeted in an I-57 shooting that wounded three people.

Want To Own A Comic Book Store? Owner Is Giving It Away Free

“People make decisions based on fear. And I want to take that fear away," says Carmelo Chimera, owner of Chimera's Comics.

2nd Measles Case Confirmed Near University

Health officials provided a list of locations with possible exposure to a second, recent measles case.

Freshman Fatally Hit By Car Mourned

Fifteen-year-old Amira Nairat who was walking to school l when she was fatally struck by car, is being remembered as a quiet, kind student.

Website Leaks Joe Ricketts' Racist Emails

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts called his father's emails "racially insensitive" and said they don't reflect the team's culture.

Badly Burned Car Belonged To Mom Of IL Basketball Coach

A person found dead inside the vehicle has not yet been identified by authorities.

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