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Cigar Lounge Shooting: Police Release New Details

Police released more on the woman they say opened fire in a suburban cigar lounge, killing a retired state trooper and wounding two others before turning the gun on herself.

Kobe Bryant's Helicopter Was Once Owned By State Of Illinois

The state sold the helicopter in 2015. The crash Sunday took the lives of the NBA legend, his daughter and seven other people.

Man Charged In Murder-For-Hire Plot: Police

Police say Andy Lopez, 23, used a social media to offer $1,000 in exchange for someone's murder.

Raw Beef Recall Tied To Illinois Company

2,020 pounds of raw beef that may be contaminated with plastic has been recalled.

3 Years After Father's Naperville Murder, Answers Still Sought

Matthew Lange, 37, was waiting for his son to get out of Polish classes when he was shot to death in his car.

Ex-IL Sen. Charged With Bribery, Filing False Tax Return

Less than a month after stepping down from office, former Illinois State Sen. Martin Sandoval has been charged with bribery and filing a false tax return stemming from a red-light cameras scheme.

United Center Lit To Pay Tribute To Kobe Bryant

The LED signs over the long vertical windows showed images of Bryant and his name on banners in Lakers colors.

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• Gun-Toting Teens Rob Tanning Salon: Police
• Trial Begins For Protestors Who Spoke Out On Trustee's 'Anti-Muslim' Posts
• Man Accused Of Selling Drugs To Undercover Cop
• 5-Year-Old Killed In Crash, Community Tries To Help Family
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