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 R. Kelly stops at a McDonald's restaurant in Chicago Monday after leaving the Cook County jail.
R. Kelly stops at a McDonald's restaurant in Chicago Monday after leaving the Cook County jail. (WFLD via AP)

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Romeoville Woman Posts R. Kelly's Bail

After his friend put up $100,000 to free him, the singer headed to McDonald's.

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Crack, Other Drugs Found In Hotel Room Of Driver Accused In Fatal Crash

A Naperville man is being held on $750,000 bond in the death of a 16-year-old student hit in a crosswalk.

Emergency Calls Released In Aurora Shooting

Police emergency calls from the deadly Aurora shooting show teamwork in the face of tragedy.

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Follow Chicago Mayoral Election Results

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Home Care Worker Charged In Death Of Man Found In Burning Home

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Man Paroled For Hate Crime Jailed For Racial Slur

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