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Man Shot Dog In Head, Dumped Body In Trash: Police

Police found the dog's body in the trash days after they say he shot the animal in his basement.

Photo Of Suspect In Student's Murder Released

Police have released a photo of a person suspected in the deadly shooting of a high school student.

Man Trapped In Bathroom For 7 Hours: Police

Police rescued a man who was trapped in his bathroom for seven hours. Yes, really.

Pritkzer's Budget Proposal Increases Risk Of Junk Status: Ratings Agencies

Credit ratings agencies warned Gov. JB Pritzker's "dubious" budget would "not materially address" the state's structural budget issues.

Chicago To Elect Black Woman As Mayor For First Time

Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle will head to a runoff April 2.

Woman Who Bailed Out R. Kelly Says She Used His Money: Report

"It was his own money," the restaurant owner and reported daycare secretary told ABC. "I just posted [bond] for him."

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