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Man Accused Of Pulling BB Gun, Yelling 'White Power': Cops

Police said the 35-year-old blew a whistle and gave a Nazi salute, along with screaming racial slurs and "white power." He's been charged with a hate crime.>Read More.

Horse Hit, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver

Police believe the horse, which had to be euthanized, was struck by a pickup truck that then left the scene.>>Read More.

Chilling Details Emerge About 'Execution Style' Blue Line Killings

Charging documents say that after shooting three sleeping people in one train car, the shooter went into another car, where he shot a fourth victim as he tried to defend himself.>>Read More.

CTA Employee Shot, Seriously Wounded Outside Train Station

A Chicago Transit Authority employee was seriously wounded Tuesday night in a drive-by shooting while working at a station.>>Read More.


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