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Cops Ask For Help After I-57 Shootings Leave 1 Dead, 3 Hurt

Police say the two shootings on I-57 this week are not related, despite happening just hours apart. Officials are asking anyone with information on the incidents to come forward.

'What Is Garry Smoking:' Residents United In Reaction To Plan To Annex Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park

Readers shared how they really feel about the Chicago mayoral candidate's proposal.

16-Year-Old Fatally Shot Behind Apartment Building

A 16-year-old boy died Wednesday after a shooting at an apartment complex.

Bank Robbery Suspect Shot By Police Dies

The 38-year-old sustained multiple gunshot wounds after an officer "was forced to defend himself" against the armed suspect, police said.

Man Wins $20.8M After Buying His First Scratch Off Ticket

Best coworker ever: The big winner said he purchased the scratch-off instead of his usual Lucky Day Lotto ticket at his coworker's suggestion.

Deputy Who Saved Dozens Of Dogs From Fire Hailed As Hero

Deputy Chris Obrochta grabbed "one last cage" before he exited the smoke-filled kennel.

Woman Gives Birth On CTA Bus

Baby Samantha Centeno Lara just couldn't wait to be born — her mother gave birth during rush hour traffic on the way to the hospital.

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• Meth, 20-Gauge Shotgun Seized By Police
• Man Flees After Using Fake $100 Bill At Denny's: Police
• Plans For Mental Heather May Stall With Legislative Move
• 'Superheroes' Raise Money For Ronald McDonald House
• Woman Who Tripped At Courthouse Re-Files Lawsuit
• Car Stolen, Set On Fire
• Suspect Fatally Shoots Self During Traffic Stop: Police
• No Bail For Man In Hit & Run That Killed Student, 15
• Brothers Nabbed In Drug Raid
• Driver Killed After Rear-Ending IDOT Truck On I-55

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