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'Beyond Disturbing:' Hate Crime Charge For After Craiglist 'Slave' Ad

After several high-profile racist incidents, a suburb is shaken again as a high school student faces a hate crime charge after being accused of posting a "slave for sale" ad depicting a black student.

Santa's Sweet Act Brings Joy To Boy With Autism

An 8-year-old boy who suffers from extreme anxiety and high-functioning autism has been trying for years to get close to Santa.

Des Plaines Cops Fatally Shoot Bank Robber, Wound Teen: Police

The gunman killed in a shootout on Irving Park Road Tuesday had earlier robbed a bank and carjacked a woman in Des Plaines, police said

School District Bans Dad Who Accused Administrators Of Racism

School district officials say the man was banned after using profanity — he accuses administrators of discrimination and a cover-up.

Friend Of Rhoni Reuter Believes Real Killer Remains At Large

"I have absolutely no doubt in my mind, Marni Yang did not do this," says a friend who was "like a sister" to the murdered woman, who was pregnant with a Bears player's child when she was killed.

Plainfield Firefighters Show Up For Birthday Boy

No guests, no problem. The Plainfield Fire Department came to the birthday party of a young boy in Plainfield when no one else could.

Naperville 'Salute' To Replace Ribfest July 4 Weekend

The new event replaces Ribfest, which is moving to Romeoville.

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