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Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she fired Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson for cause Monday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she fired Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson for cause Monday. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford File)

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Mayor Lightfoot Fires Eddie Johnson For 'Intolerable' Conduct

An investigation revealed Chicago's top cop lied about the October incident in which he was found asleep behind the wheel, Lightfoot said.

Injured Hawk Found By Conservation Officers Released Into Wild

The red-tailed hawk was cared for over the past year at the McHenry County Conservation District's Wildlife Resource Center.

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Satanic Temple Holiday Display Returns To Illinois Capitol

The holiday sculpture, named "Knowledge is the Greatest Gift," has returned to the Statehouse, despite controversy last year.

5th Cold-Related Death Reported In Cook County This Season

A 64-year-old man died Friday.

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Lincoln-Way East Football Wins State Championship

The Griffins defeated Warren High School 12-0 Nov. 30 at Northern Illinois University to capture its third state title.

1 Dead, 5 Shot In Aurora Shooting, 'Isolated Incident:' Cops

Police don't believe there is a threat to the community.

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